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WISECARD joining instructions

How do I become a cardholder or renew my card?

First check the eligible benefits section and if you are eligible to apply for a WISECARD you will need to provide for all applicants aged 8 years and over and children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, the following:

• One recent passport sized (2.5 x 3.5cm) photograph.
• The correct proof of eligibility for each applicant (When applying by post, photocopies only).
• Your completed application form.

Please note:

Children under 8 years of age will not be issued with their own WISECARD but their names and dates of birth should be included on the application form.

• If you are renewing your WISECARD please bring your old card.
• Every applicant will need to sign and collect their card personally (except on postal applications).
• To obtain a family WISECARD the named benefit claimant must be present.
• Postal applications only - cards will be available for collection from a WISECARD issuing centre 7 days from receipt of the completed application form. Please state which venue you wish to collect your WISECARD from.

Eligible Benefits

You will need to provide a payment book or letter of notification.

The following benefits entitle dependents of the main applicant to join the WISECARD scheme:

• Pension Credit
• Housing or Council Tax Benefits
• Income Support
• Working Tax Credit
• Job Seekers' Allowance (Income Based). Ensure letter states JSA income

The following benefits only entitle the applicant to join the WISECARD scheme.

• Job Seekers' Allowance (Contribution Based). Ensure letter states JSA contributions
• Earnings Top Up
• NHS HC2 Certificate
• Attendance Allowance*
• Disability Living Allowance*
• Incapacity Benefit (Higher or Long Term Rate)*
• Industry Injuries Benefit*
• Invalid Care Allowance
• Severe Disablement Allowance*
• War Disablement Pension*

Wiltshire County Council Social Services

If you are registered under the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act, you will need to show your letter of registration.*

* If you are in receipt of a disability benefit or registered with Social Services, please ask about helper entitlement when applying for a WISECARD.

Government Training Scheme

You will need to provide a letter from your employer stating that you are on a Youth Training Scheme and the duration of scheme.

Family Cardholders

Dependant Spouse/Partner

You will need to provide proof of address e.g. driving licence.

Dependent Child Under 16

You will need to provide a Birth Certificate or Passport.