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 instructions on how to access a digital card that is downloadable to your phone. Once you apply for a Carer ID Card, Wiltshire Council will contact you to offer support with contingency planning. This is part of their commitment to ensuring Carers have peace of mind in the event they are unable to provide care.
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?
Please ensure you tell the Carer that Wiltshire Council will contact them to offer support with contingency planning. This is part of their commitment to ensuring Carers have peace of mind in the event they are unable to provide care.
Need help with applying for your ID card?
We have created a useful video to help you if you get stuck when applying for your Carer ID Card. A supportive demonstration video for the above form that will help you register for our service and get your Carer ID Card.
What If Planning Tool and Guidance
The What If tool helps you think ahead about what would happen if you couldn’t provide care. It’s a useful way to prepare for your emergency planning call with Wiltshire Council, so you feel ready to talk through your options and make a plan that works for you.
You can learn more about What IF planning and adding an ICE contact to your phone on our Resources page
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.