Carers Card
"The UK's No1 carers card"
Our national carers card helps support, recognise and reward carers
It provides reassurance by including your Emergency Contact details (ICE), whilst unlocking Discounts, Wellbeing Hub, our Carer Circle tool, and so much more through our app.
Not sure if you're eligible? Find out here
What you get
Much more than just a card
We are Carers Card UK
We're on a mission to suport all carers that fit the NHS official definition below. If you do then Carers Card UK is here for you.
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A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction and cannot cope without their support.
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NHS official definition
For just £8, carers can register for 2-years and receive a physical ID card, plus access to more than 1,000 discounts, support, our wellbeing hub, carer circle tool, and more via our app. Our card is also available to professional trained carers.
Buy your card
Emergency contact details (ICE)
Carers Emergency Plan
Carer Circle tool
Wellbeing hub
Discounts from top brands
2 year membership*
£8
* Our card costs the equivalent of only 33p per month (33p x 24 months = £8). Valid for 2 years after which you can choose to renew your membership.
Not sure if you're eligible? Find out here
Frequently asked questions
Here are the questions we get asked the most
Who is eligible for this card?
Our card is for anyone that looks after, cares or supports someone (including those receiving carers allowance). This includes providing support for someone that needs help because of a mental health problem, illness, disability, frailty, or addiction. If you care for someone you're a carer. Not sure if you're eligible? Find out now
If I receive carers allowance can I still have a card?
Yes, you can. Our card/app is available for anyone who provides care for someone whether they receive carers allowance or not. What is Carers Allowance?
Do I need to provide any documentation?
No. We appreciate that the majority of carers (approx. 90%) do not have any official documentation stating that they are a carer. As part of our registration process, you will be asked a series of questions which will enable us to validate your suitability for the card. Not sure if you're eligible? Find out now
Can young carers have this card?
Yes, our card is available for young carers. Any carer over the age of 16 can order their card. For those younger than 16 we ask that a person over 16 applies on their behalf. This is required due to our GDPR policies.
How much is the card?
Our card costs just £8 and is valid for the period of 2 years. This includes our free app that provides access to hundreds of online discounts, plus additional features, tools and services designed to support you in your role as a carer.
Why do you have an app?
Our app is the perfect companion to our card. It's a great way to access your digital ID card and all the features available, such as, discounts, wellbeing hub, carer circle, and much more. *You can also access your account online via a pc or mobile browser.
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Meet the Founders
CarersCardUK are on an incredible mission. We want every carer in the UK to be recognised, supported and rewarded for the incredibly demanding job they do.
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