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Discounts and access cards
| Access Card Costs £15 for 3 years | Can be used to signify a disability, and as a result receive priority passes at theme parks to reduce queueing time. The card shows a photo ID and translates a persons disability or impairment into symbols, effectively highlighting the barriers they face and the reasonable adjustments they might need. As an example, a card showing either the symbol Standing and Queuing, Level Access or Urgent Access to Toilets) can be used to claim a Ride Access Pass from Merlin (Alton Towers), or for the Queue Assist Scheme at Paulton Park (Peppa Pig World). Another venue rated by many parents is Blackpool Pleasure Beach. The card can be used to request an EasyPass to be placed in a virtual queue which means you can wait elsewhere, before using the dedicated EasyPass entrance to access the ride at an allocated time. One other person can use the EasyPass for free, and up to two other people can be added for £5 each (organise this on the day at Guest Services). |
| CEA card Costs £6.50 | A cinema specific card which allows a free carer ticket when accompanying the person they are caring for. |
| Carers card Card is free, but needs to be renewed each year | Provides evidence of carer status which can then be used for discounts at venues; many places will allow a carer free or reduced entry when they are accompanying the person they care for. Can also be used to obtain a Passport for Leisure membership with North Lanarkshire Council which gives a reduced rate for gym memberships. |
| Discounts for Carers | Provide a range of discount codes that can be used for online shopping, or to buy gift cards at reduced rates. An account needs to be set up but no evidence of caring status is required, and many discounts also work on clearance items. |
| Merlin Carer’s pass (venues such as Alton Towers and Chessington World of Adventure) Pass is free but can only be used with someone buying an annual pass (currently £203.88 | Allows a carer free entry with an annual pass holder. This does not provide a ride access pass; that must be requested separately. |
| National Disability Card Costs £20, plus £3.50 postage | Provides proof of disability, although not as widely recognised as the access card, although it is accepted evidence for a Disneyland Paris Priority Card. Buying a card also gives access to a range of discount codes for online shopping. |