Cinemas Exhibitors Association (CEA) Card

The Cinemas Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) Card helps to ensure cinemas make reasonable adjustments for you if you need them because of a disability. This includes a free ticket for a carer or person accompanying you to the cinema.

The card costs £6.50 and is available to people who;

  • receive Disability Living Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Armed Forces Independence Payment. (Adult / Child Disability Payment for those living in Scotland).
  • are registered as Sight Impaired (formerly Partially Sighted) or Severely Sight Impaired (formerly Registered Blind)

You can apply online or by post. The card is valid for one year.

The Blue Badge scheme, Disabled Persons’ Railcard or being in receipt of Universal Credit or Employment and Support Allowance scheme are not accepted as proof of eligibility for a CEA Card.

Their website has information on cinemas that accept the card and accessible screenings