Carers ID card
Page last reviewed: 17 June 2024
Page created: 17 June 2024
Page created: 17 June 2024
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The Carer Friendly ID Card is a national scheme delivered by Forward Carers and is provided for free to Carers registered with either the Carer Support Dorset service or BCP Carers Support.
The cards are a simple way of verifying your status as an unpaid Carer whenever you need to. You can use it in situations where you are required to identify yourself as a Carer, such as:
The scheme gives Carers access to deals and discounts, many local and national organisations offer a special offer, discount or deal for Carer Friendly ID Card holders or include cardholders in their existing concession offers. It also provide In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact details.
You will need to join the carers list with either Carer Support Dorset Carer Support Dorset | Supporting Carers in Dorset or BCP Carers Service (bcpcarersupport.com) who will register you automatically for Carers ID Card. You will then receive a welcome pack with everything you will need to apply for your new Carer Friendly ID Card.