15/03/2022
The National Disabled Identification (DID) Card was launched in 2014 as an alternative for disabled people who were tired of constantly having to carry their paperwork proving they were entitled to some form of disability benefit in order to obtain a concessionary rate. In particular parents of children with disabilities and special needs, whose children’s disability is not immediately obvious, such as autistic and global developmental delay.
Personal Login - All cardholders are assigned a unique ID and are able to use their username and password to log on and amend any personal details.
Linked accounts - Link multiple user accounts under one email for easy log in and updating.
Multi Discount – We offer a multi-card discount for 3 or more DID Cards. We ask that the aspplications are fully completed online and then 1 payment is made for all the cards. We can provide VAT receipts if required.
Advanced Security Features - The card is protected by several security features including intricate patterning and a bespoke hologram.
Customise - Customise your card to include your date of birth and / or address – or leave off for privacy.
Spare card for £6.5 - Additional cards can be ordered at the trime of ordering so you can can have a spare card for £6
Lanyard £4.5 – We also provide a lanyard at a cost of £4 if you wish so the DID Card can be visable round your neck.
Eligibility
The card can be applied for by disabled individuals or by a representative or guardian for the disabled person. If you are applying on behalf of the individual then please complete the application as if you were the cardholder, their personal details will be used and not the person applying for the card on their behalf. Only those who are in receipt of qualifying disability benefits can apply for the card:
• Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
• Attendance Allowance (AA)
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Blue Badge
• ESA
• Medical Evidence Letter
• Registered as a blind person or partially sighted
• Audiology Report (Deaf)
• Armed Forces Independence Payment
Documentation
The documentary evidence must be up to date and will need to be uploaded as a single document as part of the application process. It must show the cardholders name and address and the expiry or review date of their relevant entitlement. A scan / photo of the first page of the document is all that is required.
Photographs
The photo should be similar to the passport style and should be in jpeg format and will be uploaded as part of the application process. The photo can be taken with a smart phone provided it is in focus and taken in good light, avoiding windows etc.
Your photograph may be rejected and your application delayed unless it shows your:
• head and shoulders and not obscured in any way
• face clearly visible and facing forward
• glasses may be worn without reflective glare ( sunglasses are not acceptable, unless worn for medical reasons)
• head without any head covering, except worn for medical or religious reasons
• face against a clear background without shadow, preferably a white background.
• eye open and without red eye
You can apply online at www.did-card.co.uk
Not every disability is visible That's why we made the DID card- a Nationally recognised Disabled Identification Card. Apply Online More Ways to Apply What can the DID card do for you? Everything you need in one card The aim of the National DID Card
