Discounts & Offers for Carers

Offers and discounts for carers

Having a caring role can often take a toll on your finances. Many organisations choose to show their support for carers by offering special deals and discounts on a wide variety of things, from everyday items to holidays. These can help you make your money go further and can be crucial when every penny matters!

National Discount

National Discount offers paid or unpaid carers exclusive deals on a wide range of shops, holidays and utilities.

• Latest deals emailed to your inbox
• Free to use and no fees ever
• Over 300 big name brands

Visit their website below for more information.

CarerSmart

CarerSmart is a Carers Trust programme that offers a wide range of discounts and other benefits exclusively for carers. Joining is easy, free, only needs to be done once.

• Cash back on shopping from numerous high street retailers.
• Best rates from energy providers.
• Reductions on insurance renewals.
• Discounts on holidays and travel arrangements.
• Reduced price lifestyle activities.
• Free legal advice services.

For more information visit the CarerSmart discount club.

Free Cinema Tickets

Did you know that unpaid carers can get free cinema tickets?

With a CEA Card (£6 one-time fee), carers receive complimentary cinema tickets when accompanying the person they care for, to ensure they can provide assistance throughout the movie.

To be eligible for a CEA Card, the person you care for must receive one of the following:

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

For more information, please visit the official CEA Card website.

It’s also worth checking if your local cinema offers Theatre Access Passes, which may also include free carer tickets.

Carer goes free destination offers

When planning a day out with the person you care for, it’s always beneficial to check if they have carer goes free policy. Many attractions now offer discounted or complimentary entry for carers, which can make outings more finance friendly.

If you have a trip or destination in mind, the most efficient approach is to contact the venue directly to inquire.

Alternatively, you can perform a quick Google search, for example, by typing “National Trust carers go free.”

Typically, the top search results will direct you to the relevant information, including access passes and details on how carers can receive free entry.

Popular attractions that offer free entry for carers

(Make sure to check the individual policies of each attraction for specifics):

• Chessington World of Adventures
• Chester Zoo
• Edinburgh Zoo
• Legoland Windsor
• National Trust
• Paignton Zoo
• RHS Garden Bridgewater
• Twycross Zoo
• Jarrow Hall

Example: The National Trust

The National Trust is highly recommended by our community for enjoyable days out. They offer an Essential Companion card, which allows both carers and the person they are accompanying to enter any of their buildings free of charge.

CareFree

Carefree transforms vacant accommodation into vital breaks for unpaid carers. Taking regular breaks, whether for a few hours or longer, can help relieve that stress and is good for both you and the person you care for.

To learn more and check your eligibility visit CareFree’s website.

How can I prove that I’m an unpaid carer?

We recommend verifying specific requirements directly with the venue or location you plan to visit. Commonly accepted documentation to demonstrate carer status includes:

• Attendance Allowance (AA) letter
• Carer’s Allowance award letter
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) letter
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) letter
• Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP) letter
• Valid Blue Badge

Please ensure that these documents are dated within the last 12 months to be considered valid.