For several reasons, I appreciate having the CdS, Carte Vitale and FR EU driving licence in my wallet, on a superficial level, in a supermarket queue you’re immediately identifiable as a resident, not a tourist, but beyond also it’s a form of security - Permanent Resident feels good. Previously I felt similarly about my S African driver’s licence and Permanent Resident’s ID booklet.
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You’re different to me, I always hide the contents of my wallet from strangers in a supermarket queue.
A little old for a comfort blanket?
In the Kings speech a unified NHS system was mentioned. Not digital cards, but at least instead of having your information scattered over many places, it will all be in one place. If it happens it will be a major improvement.
Thanks Mark, that actually helps explain my reasoning well, because can feel like I don’t have to prove my right to be here and it’s not tied to something small and easily lost or stolen.
But you’re not resident in France?
I’m with Dr M on this. But maybe it is because I lived in Brazil in the 70s and identity cards were a must there.
I also carry paperwork saying I have a pacemaker and that I take blood thinners.
“Security blanket” @Corona - Yes and not to be denigrated. I’m in a car crash, unconscious, alone and the first responders know who I am and what to do, without any stress on their part.
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A unified system, owned and run by billionaires in foreign country, that’s not building back britain its denegrating it.
Specifically digital ID was mentioned.
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Yes no problem with an id card, a hackable central single point of failure on the other hand.
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As a visitor (and EU passport holder) is it not a requirement to carry ID at all times?
It is, given a rolicking by a Gendarme a few years back that must carry some id.
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I manage both by having my wallet full of CdS, PdC and CV in my pocket and paying for my groceries via contactless on my iThing.
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If you’re a resident of a foreign country ID having the country’s ID on your person does give you a greater sense of security, but it also makes you feel part of the place. Also as noted above ID has many applications and unlike, the UK one needs to have ones driving licence with you when driving.
Hungary’s future health minister after Magyar won. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2cXrHXwUG1g&pp=ygUdSHVuZ2FyaWFuIHBvbGl0aWNpYW4gZGFuY2luZyA%3D
Sorry, misunderstood you. I thought you were saying you were against ID cards. In fact rereading your original comment to DrM not sure what you were saying.
Hi Sue, my point was that in France I feel the need to carry identity documents like a weight, and in the UK I have a palpable sense of relief not to need them. Yes, I oppose identity documents.
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I can empathise.
Despite having departed from Hong Kong over a decade ago, I still carry my permanent HKID card in my wallet next to my France CdS. When I was graciously given each I earnestly made my good resident’s promises. Those little pieces of plastic carry my hopes and dreams. I will always treasure them.
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Was that in the Express?
They really have no idea, have they.
Pretty certain it’s a spoof 
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Sue, the NHS app is pretty good: much better than the CV app.
Indeed, dare I say it, it does most things better than they do in France.
Does it have a physical card?