Autism Alert and Disability Cards
Sunflower Lanyard & Card (Hidden Disabilities)
Autism Alert Card (National Autistic Society)
A small card that explains the holder is autistic and may find communication difficult, need additional time, or become overwhelmed. It is designed to help in stressful situations such as emergencies, travel or unexpected interactions.
Autism Anglia Alert Card
A simple, East Anglia–based alert card used to let others know the holder is autistic and may struggle to communicate or manage certain situations. It aims to improve confidence when out in the community by offering a quick way to ask for understanding.
https://www.autism-anglia.org.uk/our-services/autism-alert-card/
Access Card (CredAbility)
A national card that translates access needs into clear symbols, helping venues understand requirements such as needing a companion or extra time. It supports smoother access to theatres, events, festivals and leisure attractions
JAM Card (“Just A Minute”)
A discreet way to let others know you need more time, especially in shops, on public transport or during customer service interactions. Available as both a physical card and an app, it helps reduce pressure and supports calmer communication.
CEA Card (Cinema Exhibitor’s Association)
Allows a carer or personal assistant to accompany the cardholder to the cinema for free. It is designed for people who need support to visit cinemas, making film experiences more accessible and affordable.
Disabled Persons Railcard
Gives the cardholder and a companion 1/3 off rail fares across the UK. It helps make travel more affordable for disabled people, including autistic adults who may travel with support.
National Disability Card (DisabilityID.co.uk)
A voluntary photo-ID card that lets the cardholder clearly show they have a disability or hidden condition. It can be helpful when requesting understanding, accessing concessions or explaining needs in public spaces.
Hospital and Health Passports
My Health Passport
The passport is designed to help autistic people to communicate their needs to doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. It was developed by Baroness Angela Browning – an National Autistic Society Vice President – in collaboration with The National Autistic Society.
It was independently reviewed in 2017 and updated following comments by autistic people and professionals about how they were using it or wanted to use it.
Download the autism health passport (PDF)
More information on the Health Passport can be found at the National Autism Society Website
DAWN (Disability and Advice Welfare Network) Autism Passport
The Autism Passport is a useful resource when visiting Court Rooms, Police Stations, GPs, Hospital and more. It supports the autistic individual by informing what reasonable adjustments are required in order to help with communication.
Avaliable in both download and hard copy
Neurodiveristy Hopsital Passport
The Neurodiversity Passport is designed to assist neurodivergent individuals in expressing their needs to healthcare providers.
It covers aspects like sensory processing and communication preferences and also inquiries about factors that may cause anxiety or overwhelm, along with ways to offer support.
Norfolk and Norwich Hospital Passport
A hospital passport is a document that provides information about a patient’s health and needs to hospital staff. It can help hospital staff make patients feel comfortable and provide the best care.