What is a Carer ID Card
…and how do I apply?
The Carer ID Card offers a form of verified identification, recognised nationally, it acknowledges your caring role and provides access to various benefits, offers and services. The card, issued by Forward Carers includes your photograph and your In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact details.
Your Carer ID Card
Proves you’re a Carer when you are out and about
Records your In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact details
Access to Carer offers and discounts
Comes as a physical card and digital download for your phone
Physical Card
Digital Card
Verify you’re an Unpaid Carer
The Carer ID Card is the easiest way to Verify you’re an Unpaid Carer when out & about
When you are asked for proof that you are a verified Carer.
In healthcare settings to be included in the conversation around medical planning for the person you care for.
With an employer to be recognised as a working Carer and request additional support due to your caring role.
If you have an emergency, others will know you’re a Carer and be able to contact your nominated person
How to get your Carer ID Card
The Carer ID Card is provided by Forward Carers and is available for FREE to unpaid Carers in Wiltshire. You will also receive a digital card that is downloadable to your phone.
To register for your Carer ID Card, click the relevant button below to Get Help
Are you a professional supporting a Carer to apply for a Carer ID Card?
Need help with applying for your ID card?
We have created some useful videos to help you if you get stuck when applying for your Carer ID Card. We have one that is a supportive demonstration video for the above forms that will help you register for our service and get your Carer ID Card. The other video is to help when you have created your Card & self- help plan on Bridgit and want to download your digital card to your phone.
Discover our Wellbeing Directory
Your Carer ID Card also gives you access to national offers exclusively available for Carer ID Card Holders via our Wellbeing Directory. Over time, we’ll be working with local organisations to bring local offers to your area too. You can also access a wide range of online offers through our affiliate partnership, Discount for Carers.
Are you a business in Wiltshire wanting to provide an offer/ discount to Carers?
Show your community you care about Carers and offer a discount or special offer to Carer ID Card holders; and unlock the benefits of attracting thousands of Carers in the UK who are in an unpaid caring role. By registering your offer, you will become a member of the Carer Friendly Community for FREE, joining national businesses and providers who benefit from being Carer Friendly.
Carers – do you have a favourite business that you’d like to nominate to offer a discount/ offer? Drop us an email and we will contact them to see if they’d like to join our Carer Friendly community.