Before we confirm your eligibility, here's what your membership includes and what you'll need to complete the application.
What you'll get
A physical Carers Card to carry with you
Dedicated app with exclusive discounts, wellbeing hub, support & free events
2-year membership to the UK's largest carer community
What you'll need
A photo for your card You can use an existing photo from your device, or take one during the application — no need to prepare anything now.
A one-off membership fee of £8.00 That's it — no annual renewal, no hidden costs.
Step 2 of 4 · Membership details
Here's what to expect
Before we confirm your eligibility, here's what your membership includes and what you'll need to complete the application.
What you'll get
A physical Carers Card to carry with you
Dedicated app with exclusive discounts, wellbeing hub, support & free events
2-year membership to the UK's largest carer community
What you'll need
A photo for your card You can use an existing photo from your device, or take one during the application — no need to prepare anything now.
A one-off membership fee of £8.00 That's it — no annual renewal, no hidden costs.
Step 3 of 4 · Job title
What is your caring role?
Select your job title from the list below.
Care & support workers
Social care & coordination
Specialist & other roles
What is your job title?
Please type your caring role or job title below
✓ Role confirmed — checking your eligibility…
Step 3 of 4 · Carer status
Do you have any supporting documentation?
Don't worry if not — the majority of unpaid carers have no formal paperwork, and you can still apply.
or select your document type
What document do you have?
Please type the name of your document below
✓ Document selected — checking your eligibility…
Step 4 of 4 · A few quick questions
Tell us about the care you provide
Eligibility questions. These questions simply confirm your caring role — no documents needed.
Who do you provide care for?
Parent or grandparent
Partner or spouse
Child or young person
Sibling
Friend or neighbour
Other family member
What is the main reason they need care?
Physical disability or illness
Mental health condition
Dementia or memory loss
Learning disability
Age-related needs
Terminal illness
Prefer not to say
How often do you provide care?
A few times a week
Most days
Every day
Full time / live-in carer
What kind of support do you provide?
Help with daily tasks
Personal / intimate care
Managing medication
Hospital / appointments
Emotional support
Managing finances / admin
A mix of the above
How long have you been in a caring role?
Less than 6 months
6 months – 2 years
2 – 5 years
More than 5 years
What is the biggest challenge your caring role creates for you day to day?
Isolation or loneliness
Financial pressure
Physical exhaustion
Managing my own health
Impact on my work or career
Emotional stress
Lack of time for myself
All of the above
Final step · Declaration
Please confirm your declaration
Before we check your eligibility, we need you to confirm the following.
I confirm that I am an unpaid carer and that the information I have provided in this eligibility check is accurate and truthful. I understand that Carers Card UK membership is intended for genuine carers.
Checking your eligibility…
Please wait while we verify your details.
You're eligible — welcome!
You can now create your Carers Card UK membership and unlock thousands of carer discounts across the UK.
