Hackney Carers Card
 | As part of the Carers Strategy and Action Plan, Hackney Council have launched the Hackney Carers Card scheme. Read on to find out about the benefits of the scheme. |
Who is eligible?
If someone provides regular, unpaid care to a Hackney resident, who is frail, ill or disabled or suffers from an illness, they can apply for a free Carer's Card. This includes those with parental responsibility for a child with a disability and young people and children who may also be carers.
Benefits?
Carers will be able to receive discounts on goods in some Hackney retailers and also leisure centres and alternative therapists.
So far, 50 local retailers are participating in the scheme including pharmacies, a florist, cafes and restaurant, the Rio Cinema, opticians, jewellers and many more. Download the 
Carers Card: List of shops and leisure centres (1.63MB) to find out more.
Carers will be able to receive discounts on the production of their card.
Card holders will be able to take advantage of concessionary rates at participating Hackney leisure centres. Leisure centre staff will register carers as a “Wellness Member”.
Future plans
We are also exploring additional possibilities for the card. We welcome feedback from carers with ideas for additional benefits and services.
How to apply
Carers can apply for a card by completing and returning an application form which is available in the following ways -
- Download and complete the Carers Card: Application form (348KB)
- By telephoning the carers helpline on 020 8356 5054, or
- Request a form by post by emailing your address to info@hackney.gov.uk
Before you return the form please -
- Complete the professional verification box which should be verified by a district nurse, CPN, social worker, care manager, your GP, occupational therapist or voluntary organisation manager
- Enclose two passport size photographs
- You and the person you care for, if they are able to, sign the application form.
Page updated: 9 Mar 2010