Easily renew your National Carers Card online
If your card is about to expire or has expired, simply fill out our carers card renewal form to request a new one.
Why Renew Your National
Carers Card?
Proof of Carer Status
Secure photo ID to ensure you’re recognised as a carer when you and the person you care for need help.
Unlock New Concessions and Discounts
Demonstrate eligibility for concessions and exclusive discounts offered by our newest retail partners.
Fits in Your Wallet
Convenient credit card size so you don’t need to carry sensitive documents around.
New Security Features
Our new card design includes a high quality secure watermark, bespoke guilloche patterns and a QR code for your emergency contact info.
Application Reviewed
Same Day
We assess your application and accompanying documents promptly, frequently within the hour.
RADAR Key and Premium Lanyards
Make a statement with our vibrant lanyards, and unlock 10,000+ disabled toilets UK-wide.
“This National Carers Card has helped immediately prove that I'm a carer to my husband. We use it for getting carers tickets for various events. It's great.”
Sonya
How Do I Renew My Carers Card?
Easy online application and payment
Fill out our user-friendly National Carers Card renewal form in just a few clicks.
Same-day application approval
We typically make a decision the same day, often within the hour. If your application is declined, we will issue an immediate refund.
Tracked delivery
We track your delivery with Royal Mail to ensure safe arrival. Most card holders will receive their card within 5-10 days.
What Our Card Holders Say
Barbara, National Carers Cardholder
"Very helpful in France, enabling the children to skip queues which causes them both extreme stress. The National Carers Card was very helpful for me to accompany them."
Graham, National Carers Cardholder
"In restaurants and cafés the staff try to help as much as possible."
"Using the National Carers Card has been a wonderful acknowledgement towards the staff at Slimbridge Wetland Centre; I am my mother's carer who has to be in a wheelchair and the staff I have come across have all been very helpful in making life at Slimbridge that little bit easier. In restaurants and cafés the staff try to help as much as possible."
Sian, National Carers Cardholder
"I can now go swimming with my National Carers Card. Fantastic, I'm so happy about that!"
Angela, National Carers Cardholder
"My mum’s National Carers Card has helped us get a carer ticket to Longleat Safari Park."
Claudia, National Carers Cardholder
"The National Carers Card has really helped with the anxiety of having to constantly explain my son's disability."
FAQs
Can I renew my National Carers Card before it expires?
Certainly, you can apply for a new card a few weeks before its expiration to ensure uninterrupted access, especially if you have upcoming travel arrangements. The new card will be valid for two years from the expiration date of the previous card.
My National Carers Card has already expired. Can I still renew it?
Yes, you can renew your carer ID at any time following its expiration. The renewed card will be valid for two years from the date of renewal.
How often do I need to renew my National Carers Card?
Cards must be renewed every two years. You can find the expiry date on the front of your card. We'll send you a reminder before your current card expires with instructions on how to renew, or you can start your renewal here.
What if my details have changed since my last card was issued?
That’s no problem; please provide your new details during the renewal process.
I want to change the name on my card but not renew it, what should I do?
To change the name on your card, please complete the Card Replacement Form available here. During this process, ensure you select 'Change of Name' as the reason for replacement and use your updated name when filling in the form.
Open Doors to a Simpler Life with your National Carers Card
Prove that you are a carer with secure visual ID, and make life easier for you and the person you care for. You can complete your carers card renewal online through the application form below.
Premium Lanyards
Make a bold statement with our vibrant lanyards - a distinctive visual indicator to set you apart in any environment. Offered exclusively to card holders for just £5 each.
RADAR Key
Gain entry to over 10,000 locked accessible toilets nationwide with the RADAR Key. This official scheme not only deters vandalism and misuse but also ensures easy access for those in need.
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