We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Carers Card UK. Applications for our FREE carers’ ID card and discount scheme are now open to all Manchester carers aged 18 and over.

What are the benefits?

  • The card can help you identify yourself as a carer, when dealing with businesses and organisations.

  • The card gives you access to a range of discounts, available via the Carers Card UK app and website.

  • Carers Card UK have a thriving online forum where you can talk to other carers.

  • The Carers Card UK app and website are packed with factsheets and interactive resources to help you get support as a carer.

Who is eligible?

The Carers Card UK card usually costs a small fee. Carers Manchester is providing the digital card for free to carers who apply using our form and meet the following requirements:

How do I apply?

If you had one of our old Carers Manchester ID cards, we have already contacted you to help you transition to our new system.

If you have never had a Carers Manchester or Carers Card UK card before, please use our application form which takes under 2 minutes. 

Please allow 4 weeks after your application for us to get back to you.

Please note, our application form is the only way to receive a FREE card. If you apply through the Carers Card UK website, there will be a fee.

If you need help with your application, or help transitioning an old card to our new system, please contact the Carers Manchester team:

If you would like to learn more about Carers Card UK, or need help with your card once you have it, please contact Carers Card UK:

In-person support to get a Carers Card

Do you struggle with online forms? Our Carers Manchester Network partners now host regular in-person drop ins to help you get signed up for a Carers Card. See below for more details:

Hulme Carers Forum

1st Monday of each month
Group time: 11am-1pm
Carers Card support: 1-1.30pm
Claremont Centre, M15 5FS
Contact: Tiegan on 07398414064 or
cmc@accg.org.uk

Cheetham Hill Carers Group

3rd Wednesday of the month
Group time: 12.30-2.30pm
Carers Card support: 2.30-3pm
Ukrainian Club, M8 8XB
Contact – Karen on 07903685435 or
karen@manchestercarersforum.org.uk

Wythenshawe Carers Group

2nd Tuesday of every month
Group time: 1pm-2.45pm
Carers Card support: 2.45-3.15pm
Dandelion Community, M22 1AH
Contact: Daniel on 07415436382 or
daniel@manchestercarersforum.org.uk

Parent Carer Group

Final Tuesday of each month
Group time: 11am-12:30pm
Carers Card support: 12.30-1pm
Claremont Centre, M15 5FS
Contact – Kerry on 07398414064 or
carerslinkworker@accg.org.uk