AQW 7195/17-22

Ms Kellie Armstrong
Alliance Party
Strangford

Tabled Date: 18/09/2020
Answered On Date: 07/09/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health what arrangements are in place for a blind person to attend a COVID-19 test centre.

Answer:

There are a number of measures in place to assist people who are blind/visually impaired when they attend either a test centre. These include:

Enhanced font size for all signage/instructions/cue cards

Disposable phones are available for use at Regional Test Sites and at Mobile Testing Units to ensure clear verbal communication

Customers at walk in sites are provided with one to one verbal instructions by site staff

Registration of test kits can be completed online at the time of booking.

Further support is available from the 119 helpline to complete this form if required.

Assistance dogs are permitted on all walk in sites.