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Apply for Merton National Young Carers Card
Open doors and ensure easier access for you and the person you care for. Show that you are a young carer and access carer concessions and discounts.
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Benefits
Access Exclusive Opportunities and Benefits with Your Merton National Young Carers Card
Proof of Carer Status
Easily show that you are a carer at venues, events and airports - also known as a carers badge or carers pass.
Access Concessions and Discounts
Show you are eligible for concessions and exclusive carer discounts.
Convenient Credit Card Size
No need to carry sensitive documents: your card fits in your wallet.
High Security Card Design
Your carer card is protected by high quality design features including a secure watermark and bespoke guilloche patterns.
Fast Turnaround Time
Most card holders receive their cards within 5-10 working days.
Free for Young Carers
The Merton National Young Carers Card is provided for free by the National Disability & Carers Card scheme to eligible young carers.
ELIGIBILITY
Who is Eligible?
You are eligible for a free Merton National Young Carers Card if all the below apply:
· You are under 18.
· You are a young carer looking after someone (e.g. a parent, sibling or close relative) with a disability, illness, mental health condition or substance use issue.
· You live within the London Borough of Merton.
Exclusive benefits and discounts with your National Carers Card
Save hundreds every year on groceries and shopping.
How to apply
Simple Application Process
1
Convenient online application process
Complete our straightforward online form in just 10 minutes.
2
Fast Turnaround Time
Most card holders receive their cards within 5-10 days.
3
Tracked delivery
We track your delivery with Royal Mail to ensure your card arrives safely.
Testimonials
What Our Card Holders Say
Sonya, National Carers Cardholder
"This National Carers Card has helped immediately proving that I'm a carer to my husband, it's so easy. We use it for getting carers tickets for various events. It's great."
Sonya, National Carers Cardholder
Michelle, National Carers Cardholder
"The cards have helped us enjoy more days out as a family thanks to the discounts offered to carers and the disabled."
Sara, National Carers Cardholder
Jill, National Carers Cardholder
"It has been useful when needing to confirm or prove I am a carer to my sons, both of whom have autism."
Stephanie, National Carers Cardholder
Martin, National Carers Cardholder
"The National Carers Card has helped with discounts, and as a formal ID to show clients and their family members."
Daisy, National Carers Cardholder
Nicholas, National Carers Cardholder
“I found the whole process for applying for a National Carers Card extremely simple, quick and pleasant. The card was competitively priced and as a bonus it was delivered extremely quickly. 5/5 for a fantastic service.”
Karen D, National Carers Cardholder
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
How to get a Merton National Young Carers Card?
No documentation is required to apply for a Merton National Young Carers Card at present, but you must self-certify that you are a young carer by declaring on the application form that you look after someone with a disability. Only young carers (under 18) who live in the Borough of Merton are currently eligible to apply for a free card; if you do not qualify you remain eligible for the National Carers Card and can apply here.
What does the Merton National Young Carers Card cost?
The Merton National Young Carers Card is free for young carers, excluding postage of £3.50. If your application is rejected you will automatically receive a full refund for the postage.
When will my card arrive?
Your card will only be sent to a UK address in the London Borough of Merton via Royal Mail and you will receive a tracking number by email once it has been despatched. We process most applications within 1-2 days of receiving them, and delivery usually occurs 5-10 days following your application.
Open Doors with the Merton National Young Carers Card
Secure visual ID exclusively for young carers in Merton. Open doors for you and the person you care for.
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Send a clear message with our colourful lanyards - a quick visual cue to stand out in the crowd. Exclusively available to card holders for just £5 each.
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Get the National Disability Card for the Person you Care for
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.
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