Discount cards and schemes for unpaid carers
Care’Diff has put together a quick exploration of some of the discount schemes similar to Blue Light Cards currently available to unpaid carers.
Discounts for Carers is free to join. The offers are online only, and no physical ID card is provided.
Discount for Carers website
CarerSmart is a free scheme offered by the Carers Trust. It includes a range of discounts, offers and cash back schemes.
CarerSmart website
National Carers Card and Carers Card UK are similar schemes.
- They all have a cost to join as a member for a limited time.
- They require evidence of a caring related benefit or a self-certification to apply.
- They can provide a physical ID card, as well as discounts, offers and other online services.
There is a discount on the sign up for Carer Card UK through Voices/ Adfocad.
National Carers Card website
Carers Card UK website
Voices / Adfocad discount link to Carers Card UK - Wales
CEA and HYNT Card. These schemes are for the person you care for to help them access cinemas, theatres and art centres. The person with a care or support need pays for their ticket but the carer can attend for free. Both schemes have eligibility criteria.
CEA Card website
HYNT Card website
The National Trust have an essential companions card scheme.
CADW, English Heritage and Historic Scotland offer a free companion with a Disabled Person's Membership or Concession entry.
The Merlin Group offer a free carer companion with any annual or day pass but will need some form of eligibility document.
Click here to download Care'diff's document
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.