For all categories, you will need a passport sized photograph as well as proof.
Categories where all members of the household can qualify
Each member of the household must complete a separate application form and must show proof.
Category |
Proof needed |
| Council Tax Benefit | Current Council Tax Bill/Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Housing Benefit | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Local Housing Allowance | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Working Tax Credit | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Income Support | Notification 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
Category |
Proof needed |
| Jobseekers Allowance (contribution based) | Award Letter (must be dated with last 2 months) and proof of address |
| Carers Allowance | Notification 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: A National Union of Students (NUS) card on its own is no longer sufficient proof. |
| Asylum Seekers | Application Registration Card (ARC) and proof or address |
| Youth Training Scheme | Letter from Training Agency or Managing Agent and proof of address |
| Over 60s | Document 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.
Category |
Proof needed |
| Employment and Support Allowance | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Incapacity Benefit | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Disability Living Allowance | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Attendance Allowance (over 55s) | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Severe Disablement Allowance | Notification Letter and proof of address |
| Retired due to ill health | Notification Letter and proof of address |