New Carer Card Application

To request a Carer Card we require you to provide the following information before we can process your application:

Do you live in Lanarkshire?*

YesNo

Are you a Carer already known to Lanarkshire Carers?*

YesNoDon't Know

If you are a carer and you are not already known to Lanarkshire Carers, we cannot issue you with a Carer Card and your application will not be processed. To check if you are known to us, please contact Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton on 01698 428090 or Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie on 01236 755550.

Alternatively, please complete our Online Self-Referral Form indicating Carer Card as a reason for referral and a member of staff will pick up with you in due course.

More information on the services provided by Lanarkshire Carers can be found on our website: www.lanarkshirecarers.org.uk

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Address

Town / City

Postcode

E-mail

Confirmation Email

Telephone Number*

Please select the relevant option*

New Carer CardRenewal of cardReplacement of card

* Please use the Replacement of Card option only if you need to replace an active card—for example, if your active physical card is lost, your active digital card is deleted, or if you want changes to your active card's details or the card type.

For expired or soon-to-expire cards, please select the Renewal of Card option instead.*

What type of card do you currently have?

I have an active digital cardI have an active physical card

Please tell us why you need a replacement card:*

Do you have access to a smartphone?*

YesNo

Effective January 1st 2025, Lanarkshire Carers have discontinued mailing physical cards. Whilst physical cards can still be requested, they must be collected in person from one of our two centres. You will be notified by email/phone call once your card is ready for pickup.

Our addresses are:

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton -- Ground Floor Left, Princes Gate, 60 Castle Street, Hamilton ML3 6BU
Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie -- 92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, ML6 6AW

Alternatively, you may opt for a digital card, which will be emailed to you and can be conveniently added to a mobile wallet app on your smartphone.

Please be advised that any physical cards not collected within 30 days of collection notification will be securely destroyed in compliance with GDPR regulations. In such cases, a digital card will be offered as an alternative.

From January 1st 2025, Lanarkshire Carers have discontinued mailing physical cards. Whilst physical replacement cards can be requested, they must be collected in person from one of our two centres. You will be notified by email/phone call once your card is ready for pickup.

Our addresses are:

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton -- Ground Floor Left, Princes Gate, 60 Castle Street, Hamilton ML3 6BU
Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie -- 92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, ML6 6AW

Alternatively, you may opt for a replacement digital card, which will be emailed to you and can be conveniently added to a mobile wallet app on your smartphone.

Please be advised that any replacement physical cards not collected within 30 days of collection notification will be securely destroyed in compliance with GDPR regulations. In such cases, a digital card will be offered as an alternative.

How would you like to proceed?*

I would like to collect my physical card when ready.I would rather apply for a digital card.

What would you like to do?*

I would like to collect my replacement physical card when ready.I would like a replacement digital card.

* You are now applying for a digital carer card. To proceed, please set the "Access to Smartphone" option above to "Yes".

Please select your preferred centre for pickup:*

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: HamiltonLanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie

Has your caring role changed since your last contact with us?*

YesNo

Please tell us how your caring role has changed:*

Photo requirements

The photo you supply for your Carer Card should be recent, showing your face clearly and without any filters applied. If the photo is not suitable, we may not be able to progress your application.

The size of your photo must not exceed 2MB. If you experience any issues uploading your photo, please contact us on 01698 428090.

Do you want to replace your photo?

The photo you supply for your Carer Card should be recent, showing your face clearly and without any filters applied. If the photo is not suitable, we may not be able to progress your application.

The size of your photo must not exceed 2MB. If you experience any issues uploading your photo, please contact us on 01698 428090.

How would you like to proceed with regard to your photo*

I want to upload a photograph nowI would like to use my existing photographI would like to visit the centre for assistance with my photo

How do you want to proceed with regard to your photo*

I want to upload a photograph nowI would like to visit the centre for assistance with my photo

Please upload your photo*

Upload a File

You have chosen to visit one of our centres to progress your carer card application.

You do not need to do anything at the moment. When you visit one of our centres, a member of staff will support you in taking your photo and with submitting the completed form at that time.

You are welcome to visit either Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton or Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie, Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM and our staff will be happy to help. You do not need an appointment for this.

Our addresses are:

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Hamilton

Ground Floor Left, Princes Gate, 60 Castle Street, Hamilton ML3 6BU

Lanarkshire Carers Centre: Airdrie

92 Hallcraig Street, Airdrie, ML6 6AW

We look forward to seeing you.

All applicants must read and agree to the Carer Card Terms and Conditions before a card can be issued.

Declaration*

I have read and understand the Carer Card Terms and Conditions