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Hi, my name is Steveab! Where can I obtain a simple free of charge carers ID card?
Steveab
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Hi guys my 1st time on here
I'm a full time carer for my wife and for the life of me can not fi d how or wher I can obtain a simple free of charge carers ID card.
Can anyone help me please thanks Steve b
I'm a full time carer for my wife and for the life of me can not fi d how or wher I can obtain a simple free of charge carers ID card.
Can anyone help me please thanks Steve b
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Hiya guys I'm new to this and would really like your help, I'm trying to obtain a carers ID card free I can't even find any information on. Gov sites, can anyone help
Thanks Steve b
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I’ve never heard of a carer card unless somebody is employed as a carer in which case I assume their employer gives them an ID card.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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calcotti said:I’ve never heard of a carer card unless somebody is employed as a carer in which case I assume their employer gives them an ID card.
Me either until i googled it. https://www.carerscarduk.co.uk/
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It's a card much like a driving licence with your details on to show you are a carer, it also allows you as a carer free entry and discounts to places, it just saves having to take your award letter with you as proof.
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Intriguing as it seems to be commercial but I can see the potential value.poppy123456 said:
Me either until i googled it. https://www.carerscarduk.co.uk/calcotti said:I’ve never heard of a carer card unless somebody is employed as a carer in which case I assume their employer gives them an ID card.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
I do think most cards come at some cost, even if just for postage.
I couldn't find anything on Carers UK which is the website on the GOV website. They have an email address which is: [email protected]. It may be worth asking them?Hannah - She / Her
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Beware ther are firms selling them on here but you don't have to pay for them it is your entitlement as a carer or disabled person
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Just to let you know @steveab I merged your two threads together so all your answers are in one place!
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Thanks guys
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Am now confused. In the opening post I though you were asking for advice on how to get a card but this latest post seems to mean that you know where to get one free.Steveab said:Beware ther are firms selling them on here but you don't have to pay for them it is your entitlement as a carer or disabled personInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK. -
I'm not sure how much detail the National Trust essential companion card has, but I'm going to get one
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/who-we-are/about-us/access-for-everyone
https://www.supportincornwall.org.uk/kb5/cornwall/directory/service.page?id=H3nrY7pPMuc
There's also this but not sure how 'binding' it is
https://www.carerscarduk.co.uk/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA9YugBhCZARIsAACXxeKfp-ruoMd--6Ch2zPB5b-C3uwAdCbowWSyyW98mYcK17mZCoEaLlIaApcFEALw_wcB
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No it's what I've found while trying to find where to get one fromcalcotti said:
Am now confused. In the opening post I though you were asking for advice on how to get a card but this latest post seems to mean that you know where to get one free.Steveab said:Beware ther are firms selling them on here but you don't have to pay for them it is your entitlement as a carer or disabled person -
So do you know where to get a free one?Steveab said:
No it's what I've found while trying to find where to get one fromcalcotti said:
Am now confused. In the opening post I though you were asking for advice on how to get a card but this latest post seems to mean that you know where to get one free.Steveab said:Beware ther are firms selling them on here but you don't have to pay for them it is your entitlement as a carer or disabled personInformation I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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