Wandsworth's WAND and WAND+ cards

Wandsworth's WAND and WAND+ Cards indicate that the card holder:

• is either a Wandsworth resident or a child/young person who is 'looked after' by Wandsworth
• is a member of the Disabled Children's Register (DCR) (if under 18)
• has a significant level of special educational needs, disabilities or complex health needs.

To have a WAND Card you need to be a member of Wandsworth's Disabled Children's Register (DCR).  (This is done as part of the application)

This is not necessary for a WAND+ Card for those over 18 years old.
 

Application & Eligibility

The WAND Card is for children and young people under 18 years old with special educational needs, disabilities, or complex health needs.

The WAND+ Card is for young people aged 18 up to 25 years with special educational needs, disabilities, or complex health needs.

On application, you will need to provide proof of your child’s eligibility for the WAND or WAND + Card

This needs to be  ONE of the following:

• Letter that confirms parent/carer currently being in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for their child or a young person up to age 25 being in receipt of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), at any rate.
• Letter confirming parent/carer being in receipt of universal credit including disabled child element.
• A current document from a professional confirming a diagnosis of a special educational need, disability or complex health need which impacts significantly on them getting about and accessing services/activities in the community.

In exceptional cases, where proof of any of the above eligibility criteria cannot be produced, we would accept for consideration at our discretion additional information from a health/social care/ education professional, such as an EHCP, which outlines the child’s/young person’s special educational needs or disability which impacts significantly on them getting about and accessing services/activities in the community.

We don't need to see original documentation - please scan or photograph the documents and attach them to your email.

What Can I use my WAND, WAND+ card for?

The WAND card team have negotiated concessions and discounts that are available from participating businesses and services in Wandsworth for WAND Card and WAND+ Card holders and their parents/carers.

The WAND Cards can also help avoid the need for lengthy explanations when asking for existing disability concessions and assistance within the borough or across the country where offered and available.

What if I lose my WAND or WAND+ card?

Lost your WAND or WAND+ card?  Not to worry.

Simply click the application button above and on the second page of the online form select "Lost Card" and complete the details.

Do I need to complete a separate form for each replacement card?

Yes. You will need to complete a separate application for each child or young person, 0- 24 years old who has lost their card. 

WAND and WAND+ card terms and conditions

By using the WAND/WAND+ card you accept the following terms;

1. The card is the property of Wandsworth Council and must be given back if requested.

2. The card is for the sole use of the person named on it and not for anyone else. The card can’t be used by parents or carers unless the named young person is present, unless the concession is for the parent/carer alone.

3. You must not loan or sell the card.

4. You must take all reasonable care to look after the card. If it is lost or stolen you must complete a “Lost card” online application so we can cancel the old card and re-issue a new one.

5. We do not guarantee that all offers related to the card will always be available and it is your responsibility to check beforehand. Offers may be subject to change and availability without notice.

6. We only suggest offers that may be of benefit to children and young people in general, it is up to the young person or parent to ensure the suitability of the offer.

7. Please check and ensure you are happy with the terms and conditions of the places where you use your WAND/WAND+ card.

GDPR and the DCR, WAND and WAND+ card holders

The General Data Protection Regulation or "GDPR" – what does it mean for the information we hold about DCR, WAND and WAND+ members?

Organisations (like the Local Authority) must manage data that we hold about individuals, keep records about what information we have, why we have it and how long we should hold it. The attached GDPR Letter and Privacy Notice set out how we will keep your data safe.  A Word version is also available on request.

When you joined the DCR, WAND and/or WAND+ card schemes, we set out that we would “always handle and share your information using the guidelines set out in the Data Protection Act 1998, unless it put a child or young person at risk.”

Under the GDPR, we continue to handle and share your information with the same care, held in a secure computer database.  We will continue to use the information you give us on the DCR/WAND and WAND+ forms to:

• keep you up to date with relevant service developments,
• give you a voice to ensure the local authority, NHS and other services are aware of the demands and needs of children and young people with SENDs and their families,
• help the local authority, health services and voluntary sector  in planning services and provision for children and young people.

We will delete our DCR, WAND or WAND+ records about you if you do not contact us to renew your membership every three years.  We will contact you by post and email to remind you that your membership is ending, but if we do not hear back within 1 month, we will delete your record.   We will also delete, amend or restrict your details should you request it  or should your membership circumstances change.

Additional information

Anyone with a child or young person with special needs can apply on their behalf to join the DCR, provided they are a Wandsworth resident.

You need to be a member of the DCR and aged between 0 and 18 years, to have a WAND Card issued.  The card is aimed at children and young people with additional needs that significantly impact on their ability to access social and leisure activities in the community.

You will need to complete separate application forms for each child applying

Once over the age of 18, a young person can apply for a WAND + card but they are not  included on the DCR as they are adults.

Can’t find what you are looking for or need further help?

Contact us:

dcr-wand@wandsworth.gov.uk 020 8871 8907