Offers, support and discounts for care workers

This page provides information on the offers, support and discounts available to care workers. 

Discount cards

The following cards are available to social care workers and give members access to discounts at online and high-street retailers: 

• Blue Sky Social Care Card (costs £5 per card, per year)
• Blue Light Card (costs £4.99 for two years) 

Here2Help  

The Council’s Here2Help pages  provide information and advice on: 

• cost of living
• services to help you stay safe and well
• energy and fuel support
• help with food 

Childcare support

Solihull HAF  

The Solihull HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) programme provides a nutritious meal and range of activities for children in receipt of benefits-related free school meals (FSM) during school holidays.  

These are free of charge to the parent/carer of eligible children with a maximum number of sessions that can be booked per holiday period.  

You can sign up to our HAF newsletter via Stay Connected to keep you informed about the programme.   

Best Start in Life 

The government's Best Start in Life website has information to help you juggle family life, whether you have toddlers or teenagers.  

Financial support and advice

MoneyHelper  is a free service backed by the government and provides free, impartial guidance on topics including: 

• benefits
• everyday money
• family and care   

It also has a section on where to get free debt advice. You can use its debt advice locator to find support near you. 

Support for people receiving benefits or on low income

Millions of people every year receive financial support from the government in the form of benefits, but if you’re finding it hard to get by, there may be other sources of help available.  

If you receive benefits or are on a low income, this article provides a round-up of all the sources of help you might be able to claim. 

Support at work

If you have a disability, physical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to do your job, you can talk to your employer about changes they must make in your workplace or get extra help from the government's Access to Work scheme. 

The National Association of Care and Support Workers (NACAS) is an independent organisation that advocates and provides a platform for care and support workers to have a voice in the sector. It promotes the growth and wellbeing of care and support workers, and offers support to help its members manage stress, learn new skills and advance their careers.