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Open doors and ensure easier access for you and the person you care for. Prove you are a carer and access carer tickets and concessions.
Featuring the cardholder’s name and date of birth.
A full colour photo prevents misuse and provides easy visual identification of the cardholder.
The card is protected by a number of high quality security features including a secure watermark over the card surface, precise intricate guilloche patterns and bespoke background and symbols.
An individual UCN is assigned to every card.
All our cards are made in the United Kingdom and exclusively issued to UK addresses.
The ISA is maintained as an international standard (ISO 7001) by the International Commission on Technology and Accessibility.
The card states that the holder is disabled and requests that assistance be rendered if necessary.
Facilitates traceability of cards issued.
Showcases the current card version, enabling venues to easily cross-reference it with their samples.
This enhances the card’s authenticity and protection.
A high-quality monochrome photograph of the Cardholder, including an expiry date to confirm validity.
Optional QR code allowing for quick access to your emergency contact details without requiring a data connection.
The National Carers Card allows you to quickly and easily show others you are a carer. Valid for two years for just £20.
“Wearing a National Carers Card has made a world of difference; people see the badge and are more than happy to help us. Once they see the card, there are no more annoyed looks."
Michael
The National Carers Card was launched in 2019, founded by carers with years of experience looking after a family member with cystic fibrosis. We are a family-run social enterprise for good based in Suffolk, UK.
Our StoryEasily prove you are a carer at venues, events and airports - also known as a carers badge or carers pass.
Show you are eligible for concessions and exclusive carer discounts.
No need to carry sensitive documents: your card fits in your wallet.
Your carer card is protected by high quality design features including a secure watermark and bespoke guilloche patterns.
We review your application on the same day, often within the hour.
Send a clear message with our colourful lanyards, and help the person you care for access disabled toilets nationwide.
Complete our straightforward online form in just 10 minutes.
We assess your application promptly, often within the hour. If your application is unsuccessful, an immediate refund will be issued.
Your card is dispatched within a day of application and delivered via Royal Mail. Most Cardholders receive their cards within 2 days.
Looking for how to get a carers card? No documentation is required to apply for a National Carers Card at present, but you must self-certify by declaring on the application form that you look after someone who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, mental health condition or addiction and that they cannot cope without your support.
The National Carers Card (UK) costs £20 (including VAT). You have the choice to include an extra card for £10. Postage is £1.95 and your card will be sent to a UK address via Royal Mail. If your application is rejected you will automatically receive a full refund.
If you care for someone who is a National Disability Cardholder, you are entitled to a 25% discount on your National Carers Card (£15 instead of £20).
All major debit and credit cards are accepted securely as well as Google and Apple Pay.
Your card will be sent to a UK address via Royal Mail. We process most applications within one day of receiving them, and delivery usually occurs 1-2 days after we have processed and shipped.
Secure visual ID exclusively for carers. Open doors for you and the person you care for.
Send a clear message with our colourful lanyards - a quick visual cue to stand out in the crowd. Exclusively available to Cardholders for just £5 each.
The RADAR Key scheme helps prevent vandalism and misuse of 10,000+ locked accessible toilets across the UK, while making them easily accessible to those who need them.
The National Disability Card makes access easier for the person you care for - get the help and understanding you need, get easier access to venues and travel, and show you are eligible for discounts on days out. Easy show others that you have a disability without having to explain or carry sensitive documents.