Unpaid Carers Card for those over 18 years old
Who is the card for?
This card is for unpaid carers over the age of 18 - individuals who are caring for a friend or family member who is unable to cope on their own due to a disability, illness, or substance abuse problems. The carer or person they are caring for must be living in Gwynedd, Anglesey, or Conwy.
Paid care workers are not eligible for this card.
How does the card work?
- Your picture and name will appear on the front of the card, along with the date the card expires.
- The card will be valid for 5 years.
- There is a strip on the back of the card to write down the phone number of the person who has agreed to be an emergency contact.
Applying for a card
You can register with Carers Outreach Service to apply for a Carers Card and gain access to additional information and support.
For more information or to apply for a card, contact:
Local discounts
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Wyddfa Ltd
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Clothing
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5% off through emailing:
enquiries@wyddfaclothing.com
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Pen Solar Cyf
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Solar technology
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5% off services |
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Partneriaeth Ogwen
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Social enterprise
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10% off
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Nio Health and Fitness
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Traditional Chinese Medicine - Acupuncture & Tuina
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£10 off first consultation
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Neuadd Ogwen
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Concert hall and community arts centre
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Dependent on type of event
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Melin Llynnon
Llanddeusant,
Ynys Môn,
LL65 4AB
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Tourist attraction
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Reduction on visits
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Inigo Jones Slate Works
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Shop, slate tour and workshops and cafe
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10% off items in the shop and slate tour
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DRAENOG
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Welsh cards and gifts
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10% discount code available by emailing: post@draenogdesign.co.uk
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Caffi Seren
High St. Bethesda, LL57 3AR
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Cafe
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10% off everything
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Bubble Den
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Soap and bath bombs
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10% off everything using code: carer10
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Bocs Sebon
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Botanical soap, skin products and handmade paper
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10% off everything by emailing: gwyneth@bocssebon.cymru
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Belinda Rae Osteopath
Beacon Climbing Centre,
Ystad Cibyn, Caernarfon,
LL55 2BD
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Osteopath
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£10 off first 6 treatments during any calendar month
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Barbwr Ogwen
75 Stryd Uchaf, Bethesda
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Barber
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£2 off haircuts
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Baavet
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100% British Wool bedding
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20% off by emailing: info@baavet.co.uk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes:
- You must be an unpaid carer, aged 18 or over, who lives in, or cares for someone in, Gwynedd, Anglesey, or Conwy.
- You must register with Carers Outreach Service in order to apply
- The card is valid for five years, and you will need to apply for a new one before it expires by calling Carers Outreach Service.
- If you are no longer a carer, you should contact Carers Outreach Service, and you will need to return the card within three months.
- The card cannot be shared with anyone else.
Apply for a new card by contacting Carers Outreach Service: