The Carer Friendly ID Card is the easiest way to verify you’re an unpaid Carer when you‘re out and about. The physical and digital cards display a passport style photo of yourself and is a simple way of verifying your status as an unpaid Carer without the need to carry confidential paperwork around with you. You can use either the physical card or the digital version in situations 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 Carers and request additional
  support due to your caring role

If something was to happen to you, who could step in and provide support for the person that you care for? The physical and digital cards (available on your smart phone) display your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contact details, so your next of kin, neighbour or friend would be informed and ensure support was put in place for the person that you care for.

By shopping online, you can take advantage of hundreds of discounts on well-known brands by registering for FREE with Discount for Carers. There are savings to made locally in Birmingham on presentation of your card and within the area of Dorset if you go away on holiday. Offers fall into the following categories, take a look:

• Shopping
• Food and Drink (including eating out)
• Hobbies and Activities
• Days Out
• Wellbeing and Complementary Therapies
• Health and Aids
• Self-Care (hair and beauty etc)
• Short Breaks
• Travel and Transport
• Home and Maintenance
• Professional Services (Finance, Legal, Insurance etc)
• Communication and Technology

If you know of a local business who like to offer a discount to Carers, ask them to sign up free of
charge. They can find out more and sign up here.

You can apply for your free Carer Friendly ID card by completing this form and uploading a head and shoulders photo of yourself.

You have the option to collect your card from a number of collection points; including either Touchbase Pears in Selly Oak, Age Concern in Boldmere, Moorfield Hall or Hawksley Community Centre.

Click here for the drop in dates/ times.

Instructions on how to create your digital Carer Friendly ID card will be provided when you pick up your physical card.