Discover the Carer Friendly ID Card!
The Carer Friendly ID Card is a national scheme delivered by Forward Carers and is provided for free to Carers (aged 10+) registered with either Help & Care or BCP Carer Support.
The cards are a simple way of verifying your status as an unpaid Carer whenever you need to. You can use it in situations where you are required to identify yourself as a Carer, such as:
- when you are asked for prove 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 if you want to be recognised as a working carer and request additional support due to your caring role
The scheme gives Carers access to deals and discounts upon presentation of their Carer Friendly ID card. Many local and national organisations offer a special offer, discount or deal for Carer Friendly ID Card holders or include cardholders in their existing concession offers. It also provide In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact details.
The Process?
If you would like to know more about Forward Carers click here – www.dorsetcarerscard.org.uk
Please note, this is not a Carers Passport.
A note to carers
This new card will be replacing the My Carers Card scheme; however, the previous cards will remain valid until their expiry date and only then will they be replaced by this new card.
If you are chasing your Carers Card application please call Forward Carers on 0121 274 0439. Please note that this phone line is not manned 24 hours a day so please leave a voicemail if needed and your message should be picked up within 3 working days.
