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Passport to Leisure

Do I qualify for a Passport to Leisure?

Lady in a swimming poolIf you live in the UK and fall into one of the categories below, you will qualify for a Calderdale Passport to Leisure card.

Categories where all members of the household can qualify

All members of the household qualify for Passport to Leisure in these categories. Each member of the household must complete a separate application form and must show proof.

CategoryProof needed (and Passport sized photograph)
Council Tax BenefitCurrent Council Tax Bill/Notification Letter and Proof of address
Housing BenefitNotification Letter and Proof of address
Local Housing AllowanceNotification Letter and Proof of address
Working Tax CreditNotification Letter and Proof of address
Income SupportNotification Letter and Proof of address
National Health Service (NHS) Tax Credits

NHS Tax Credit Exemption Certificate card and Proof of address

Other similar NHS cards are not valid (e.g. NHS Prescription Charge Certificate)

Jobseekers Allowance (income based)Award Letter (must be dated with last 2 months) and Proof of address

Categories where only individual applicants can qualify

CategoryProof needed (and Passport sized photograph)
Jobseekers Allowance (contribution based)Award Letter (must be dated with last 2 months) and Proof of address
Carers AllowanceNotification Letter and Proof of address
Pension Credit (guaranteed based)
or partner living at the same address
Notification Letter and Proof of address
Full Time Student (16+)Proof of full time status (letter from your college on official headed paper) and Proof or address
Please note: An National Union of Students (NUS) card on its own is no longer sufficient proof.
Asylum SeekersApplication Registration Card (ARC) and Proof or address
Youth Training SchemeLetter from Training Agency or Managing Agent and Proof of address
Over 60'sDocument showing proof of age and Proof of address.

Categories where only individual applicants can qualify but a carer may be admitted free

For these categories, an orange dot will be put on your card which will allow your carer free admittance to some facilities. Not all venues offer free admittance to carers, so please check with the venue beforehand.

CategoryProof needed (and Passport sized photograph)
Employment and Support AllowanceNotification Letter and Proof of address
Incapacity BenefitNotification Letter and Proof of address
Disability Living AllowanceNotification Letter and Proof of address
Attendance Allowance (over 55's)Notification Letter and Proof of address
Severe Disablement AllowanceNotification Letter and Proof of address
Retired due to ill healthNotification Letter and Proof of address
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