A café, an Italian café and a brasserie in the Bournemouth area have recently signed up to our Carer Friendly ID Card scheme so Carers in Dorset can benefit from time away from the kitchen and enjoy a discounted takeaway or being waiting on.

Da Ninos is a lovely Italian cafe and takeaway in Southbourne run by Tracy and her husband, Nino. Da Ninos makes homemade Italian food, including pizza and pasta, with a seated area and home delivery service.

You can eat in or grab a takeaway at Le Munch and tuck into an all-day breakfast or choose something from their lunch menu.

And, at Dicky’s Bar & Brasserie you can sit back and relax with a glass of wine while someone else does the cooking and washing up. Dicky’soffers local fresh cuisine and a wide selection of dishes with European influences, including vegan and vegetarian options.

What are the Discounts?
You can enjoy 10% off all meals at Da Ninos and 10% off everything at Le Munch. At Dicky’s, from Monday to Thursday, you can tuck into a set menu priced at £16 for 2 courses or £19 for 3 courses. Please check with them to ensure these prices are up to date and mention the Carer Friendly ID Card to get this discount, plus, they will take extra special care to ensure you have all you need. Please note, that Dicky’s does not allow children under the age of 10.

“Hello, my name is Michael, and I run a fabulous Café (Le Munch) with my business partner Tim.

Supporting our community with our venue and time has always been at the heart of what we do. Our cafe hosts support groups, creative activities and much more.Being part of the Carers Card project and contributing a 10% discount to non-paid Carers made sense.

Many people could benefit from recognising themselves as a Carer or knowing where to get support. By displaying leaflets and introducing customers to the Card, we can help spread the word and help more people.”

“We (Da Ninos) decided to join the Carers Card project to contribute a 10% discount to all registered non-paid Carers.

I provided Care for my mother in the later stages of her life. You do it because you love them.

As a busy business owner, I didn’t have time to consider the support that could have been helpful to me. Like so many, we are managing ok.

Supporting this project is a small contribution to showing our community’s Carers that they are valued and cared for.” 

Contact Details
Address: Le Munch, 802 Christchurch Rd, Bournemouth, BH7 6DD
Call: 01202 247 220
Email: lemunchcafe@outlook.com

Address: Da Ninos, 142 Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2HZ
Call: 01202 950903

Address: Dicky’s, 54-56 Southbourne Grove, Bournemouth, BH6 3RB
Call: 01202 425858
Email: marcin@dickys.bar

What Other Offers Are There?
There are other discounts available in the Dorset area so that you can have a free tea or coffee, a bite to eat or indulge in a three-course meal. You can also save money on days out, pampering sessions, shopping, home improvements hobbies and activities, plus lots more.

Where Can I See These Offers?
Click here and then type in the area where you live, search in a designated mile radius and then select the discount category, for example, hair and beauty but also search under self-care, or wellbeing and complementary therapy. Further information about the discounts and offers available to Carers in Dorset is available here.

You may see our Carer Friendly Stickers in shop windows or posters, so that is another way of knowing if somewhere provides some kind of support or discount to Carers.

How can I get these discounts?
To access these discounts, you will need to show your Carer Friendly ID Card which has been funded by Dorset Council and Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council. If you have an old Dorset Carers Card or CRISP Carers Card, these are still valid, as long as they have not passed their expiry date. If they have expired, you will receive information on how to request your new Carer Friendly ID Card.

If you provide unpaid care to someone and you live in Bournemouth, Christchurch or Poole, register with CRISP here or call 01202 128787. If you are caring for someone living in Dorset Council area, register with Carer Support Dorset here or call 0800 368 8349. The relevant Carers support service will then contact you and provide you with details of how to access your Carer Friendly ID Card.

Can I recommend a Business or Service?
Yes, you can.We are really keen toexpand our offers and discounts to Carers in Dorset and would love to get more businesses on board. If you regularly go somewhere or use a particular product or service and you would like to save some money, either tell that business about our Carer Friendly ID Card or email Rachel.Close@forwardcarers.org.uk and she will contact them on your behalf. Businesses can find out about the advantages of supporting Carers, such as free advertising here and submit their offer here.