How to apply for your Carers ID card
Carers have told us a carer ID card is important for three reasons:
- recognition: carers can feel that places and services don't recognise their role and it would be helpful for them to have something to show that recognises the support they provide and encourages others to think carer.
- in case of emergency: carers worry about what might happen to the person they care for if something was to happen to them, the carer ID card will give two emergency contact numbers that should be used in case of emergency
- creating a carer friendly community: our local carer support organisations already have great relationships with many local businesses and carers would like to use their cards to access discounts or special offers
Young carers can already apply for a carer ID card by registering with the young carers service and letting them know they would like an ID card.
Adult carer ID cards are coming soon and should be available early 2026, keep an eye on this page for updates and a link to the application page.