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Join The Blue Light Card Community

NHS Healthcare Assistants play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care, and the Blue Light Card community is here to show appreciation for their dedication. By joining, you gain access to exclusive discounts and offers across a wide range of brands, helping you save on everything from shopping and dining to travel and entertainment. With Blue Light Card, you’re not just saving money—you’re being recognized for the hard work and commitment you bring to the NHS every day. Join today and enjoy the benefits you truly deserve!

How To Sign Up

Joining the Blue Light Card community couldn't be easier for Doctors and other health care professionals within the NHS. Follow the simple 3-steps below to join over 4 million members.

Step 1 - Select your service

Step 2 - Enter your details

Step 3 - Pay £4.99 for 2 years' membership

Are you eligible?

If you have questions about your eligibility or the type of ID needed, view our support resources here.

Blue Light Card Eligibility Checker

Eligibility Checker

Step 1: What is your employment status?

Employed Retired Volunteer

Step 2: What organisation do you work in?

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More than just a discount card

Blue Light Card Tickets gives members the chance to access exclusive free tickets to music, comedy, sport, and family events — our way of saying thank you for your incredible work.

In the last year alone, we’ve shared more than £7 million worth of free tickets, giving our community the opportunity to enjoy quality time and create lasting memories with their loved ones.

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FAQs For NHS Healthcare Assistants

How do I apply for a Blue Light Card?

You can apply for a Blue Light Card via our website. You will then be prompted to begin your application. Find out if you are eligible here.

You can apply for a Blue Light Card via our app by selecting the option to 'Sign up now'. You will then be prompted to begin your application. Find out if you are eligible here.

What ID do I need to provide?

The quickest and easiest way to confirm your eligibility is adding and verifying your NHS work email address during the application. If this doesn't work, we'll need to see one of the below matching the name on your Blue Light Card account.

Approved forms of ID:

Work ID card/NHS smart card showing:

Name
NHS, hospice or employer working in partnership with the NHS

Payslip showing:

Name
NHS, hospice or employer working in partnership with the NHS
Dated within 3 months
Self-employed GPs can provide an invoice showing name and practice

Reasons why your ID might be declined:

The name on your ID card/payslip doesn't match your account
Your payslip did not show a date from within the last 3 months
The team were unable to find affiliation to the NHS from your ID card/payslip

What happens to the ID document(s) that I provide?

We only use the photo of your ID document(s) for the purpose of confirming your eligibility for a Blue Light Card. Once it's been reviewed by a member of the team, it gets deleted from our system.

For further information about the data that we collect, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

How long will it take to review my application?

If you've uploaded a photo of your work ID, we aim to have reviewed this within 72 working hours (Monday-Friday), but often sooner.

Once we've reviewed the ID, you'll receive an email to confirm if the work ID has been approved or declined.

If you've not received an email or any update to your application, please check the My Card section of your account for the latest update on your application and any outstanding actions that you need to take.

Once your application has been completed, you will be able to access offers the following day.

I have retired from the NHS, can I still sign up?

Make sure you select 'Retired NHS' from the trust/division list when signing up! Find out more information about ID to be provided here.

If you have retired since you first signed up and are renewing your card, you'll be able to update your employment details as the first stage of renewing your card.

Can I use my digital card to use high street offers?

You can present your digital card in high street stores to use our offers however, it is to the company's discretion if they wish to see a physical Blue Light Card instead.

Where can I use Blue Light Card?

Each offer description will state the type of offer, e.g. high street offer or online offer. Refer to the individual offer page and it's terms and conditions for more information on how the offer needs to be redeemed.

We are Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card is a nationwide discount service available to NHS, emergency services, and social care workers, offering exclusive savings across a wide range of retailers, restaurants, and experiences.

With thousands of discounts available online and in-store, the Blue Light Card helps you save on everything from shopping and entertainment to travel and wellbeing. It’s our way of showing appreciation for the hard work, dedication, and compassion you bring to your role every day.