Young Carers ID Card
If you live in Pembrokeshire, we can help you get your YCID.
A discreet way for young carers to identify themselves without having to publicly share details about their caring role.
On this page: What is the YCID? | Read this before you apply | Apply for your card
The Young Carers ID Card (YCID) helps you quickly show that you have caring responsibilities, so you don't have to explain your situation every time.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Action for Children have introduced this card to make sure you as a young carer get the help you need. This card is part of a national plan funded by the Welsh Government and is also being launched in Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire. This makes it easier for you to get support. In Wales, there are over 30,000 young carers. This means about 1 in every 12 young people is a carer. A young carer is someone who looks after a friend or family member who can't manage alone because of illness, disability, mental health issues, or addiction. In Pembrokeshire, Action for Children will give these ID cards to young carers who are under 18.
Before applying, please read the terms and conditions:
- The card is for unpaid carers under 18 living in Pembrokeshire.
- Sometimes, Pembrokeshire County Council or Action for Children may ask for proof of your caring role, like a letter from a doctor or school.
- The card is valid for 2 years. It's your responsibility or your parent/guardian's responsibility to renew it.
- If your caring role ends, the card must be returned after 3 months.
- The card has a photo and expiry date and should only be used by you.
- If the card is lost, contact Pembrokeshire County Council or Action for Children for a replacement. There may be a small fee.
- The council and Action for Children can change the card's appearance and terms at any time. They will notify you 30 days before making changes.
For more information, you can check the FAQs about the YCID.
Apply for your card in three quick steps. If you need any help, please email : [email protected]
You can choose the background image on the card from the 6 set images below or you can send your own background image to be used on the card. Please note your choice in the form.
You will need to send us your own image for your identity card. Please provide a good quality photo (head & shoulders) of yourself to be used on the card. The picture can be taken on a phone or other device.
The photo should:
- be a recent colour photo
- be of you alone (no other people or pets)
- be taken against a pale background
- show you facing forwards with your head and shoulders in the photograph show your full face
- show you in the centre of the photograph
- if you wear glasses, show your eyes clearly and avoid glare on the lenses
Please be aware of the following restrictions:
- do not wear a hat or head cover unless for medical or religious reasons
- do not do not submit a photo with red eye
- do not submit a photo where you are in the distance or there are other people visible
- do not submit inappropriate or obscene images
- do not submit a photo in which you have edited to altered your appearance or which has had a filter applied to it
- do not submit an image of someone else or copyright protected images
Don't forget to also send your passport style photo and address to [email protected]. This will complete your application.