Carers Guide to Savings & Discounts

🎁 1. Local Discounts & Memberships

Pembrokeshire Leisure – Free 6‑Month Membership

• Who: Unpaid carers aged 13+

• Includes: Gym, swimming, classes, health suite & health checks across all county leisure centres carers.org+8alinahomecare.com+8discountsforcarers.com+8pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk.

• How to Access: Obtain a Carer Recognition Card (via Carers Support Pembrokeshire) and register online or at any leisure centre.

Short Breaks & Wellbeing Grants

• Via: Carers Trust Crossroads West Wales and Pembrokeshire County Council

• Supports short breaks (hobbies, time-out), plus financial help for essentials (food, bills) pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk+2ctcww.org.uk+2ctcww.org.uk+2.

• Regular local events and consultations (e.g. Milford Haven coffee mornings) help shape continued support.

Pembrokeshire Council Tax Relief

• Up to 50% discount if you care ≥35 hours/week and live with someone receiving DLA/PIP/Attendance Allowance, etc., and you’re not their spouse/partner pembrokeshire.gov.uk+15gov.wales+15ctcww.org.uk+15.

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🏷️ 2. National Discount Schemes

Discounts for Carers (website)

• Free membership for carers

• Deals include holidays, fashion, motoring, utilities and more from brands like Jet2Holidays, Hotpoint and RAC ctcww.org.uk+14discountsforcarers.com+14alinahomecare.com+14.

Carers Card UK & National Carers Card

• Carers Card UK (£8 for 2 years): online/in-store deals, e‑gift cards, gym and family day-out savings discountsforcarers.com+14carerscarduk.co.uk+14carerscarduk.co.uk+14.

• National Carers Card: ID card plus exclusive discounts from Nike, McQueens, MyProtein, zoo entries, Disneyland Paris companion tickets and more nationalcarerscard.org.uk+1thesun.co.uk+1.

CarerSmart

• Free scheme from Carers Trust

• Offers cash‑back and discounts on shopping, insurance, holidays, and more ctcww.org.uk+4armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com+4carers.org+4personalalarms.org.

Blue Light Card

• £4.99 for a 2‑year membership; carers (paid/unpaid), NHS, social care, teachers qualify thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2.

• Perks include discounts at Deliveroo (free membership for a year) armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com+4thesun.co.uk+4pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk+4, Apple, Asda, holidays, insurance, theme parks.

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🌳 3. Free Companion Access & Attraction Perks

• Cinema CEA Card: free ticket for carers accompanying those with disabilities (Odeon, Vue, etc.) thesun.co.uknationalcarerscard.org.uk+13personalalarms.org+13carers.org+13.

• National Trust & English Heritage: carers go free when accompanying someone with a disability or care need carerscarduk.co.uk+4carerscarduk.co.uk+4personalalarms.org+4.

• Merlin Annual Pass (Alton Towers, Legoland, Chessington): free carer ticket carerscarduk.co.uk+1personalalarms.org+1.

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💷 4. Grants, Financial Aid & Support

• Carers Support Fund Wales: Grants to cover fuel, energy, clothing, uniforms, household repairs, transport, energy-saving appliances, etc. carers.org.

• Carers Trust Grants: Local welfare grants for respite, wellbeing, and household essentials—search via Turn2us or Carers Trust carers.org.

• Pension-age carers: Potential eligibility for Winter Fuel Payments, Pension Credit top-ups (~£2,370/year), TV licence, housing & council tax support once entitlement is established thesun.co.uk+1thesun.co.uk+1.

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🌐 5. Online‑Only Schemes & Tips

• Cashback sites: Use TopCashback or Quidco alongside discount cards for extra savings carerscarduk.co.uk.

• Utilities & broadband: Check for care‑specific discounts via Discounts for Carers and Blue Light Card.

• Fitness & wellbeing: Online discounts from MyProtein (Carers Card UK), local gyms (e.g., leisure centre), and energy-saving appliance grants.

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✅ 6. Quick-Start Checklist for Pembrokeshire Carers

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🔗 Top Local Contacts

• Carers Support Pembrokeshire: 0300 020 0002 – recognition cards, grants, short break support carers.org+15ctcww.org.uk+15alinahomecare.com+15carers.org+5carerscarduk.co.uk+5personalalarms.org+5pembrokeshireleisure.co.ukthesun.co.uk+3gov.wales+3pembrokeshire.gov.uk+3thesun.co.uk+1thesun.co.uk+1nationalcarerscard.org.uk+1carers.org+1thesun.co.uk+5mobiliseonline.co.uk+5carerscarduk.co.uk+5carerscarduk.co.uk+5alinahomecare.com+5thesun.co.uk+5thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2thesun.co.uk+2carerscarduk.co.uk+2thesun.co.ukcarerscarduk.co.uk+2personalalarms.org+2carers.org+2carers.org+1ctcww.org.uk+1.

• Pembrokeshire Leisure: via website or app – leisure access pembrokeshireleisure.co.uk.

• Pembrokeshire County Council: council tax relief inquiries – email/phone .

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💡 Final Tips

• Always carry your Carer Recognition or Carers ID card when visiting attractions or using services.

• Register for multiple schemes—each offers unique perks; combining them boosts savings.

• Use cashback platforms when making online purchases.

• Keep an eye on local grant cycles (Carers Support Fund) and wellness offerings.

• Spread the word among fellow carers to build awareness and uptake of benefits in Pembrokeshire.