Blue Light Card is the discount card available to carers, social workers, foster carers and others working in social care in the UK. Members get access to savings and offers at thousands of top brands online, on the high street and via the app.
From bargains on weekly supermarket shops to discounted restaurant meals and special offers on household bills, your Blue Light Card puts real money back in your pocket every time you spend.
… and membership costs just £4.99 for two years.
Social care workers carry one of the most emotionally demanding workloads of any profession in the UK. Long shifts, complex caseloads, and the relentless pressure of supporting some of the most vulnerable people in society – it takes a special kind of dedication to work in care. Blue Light Card recognises that.
With access to discounts across thousands of brands you already spend at every day, Blue Light Card is a practical, year-round way to make your money stretch further. We offer that valuable financial relief that makes it easier to enjoy a well-earned treat without going over your budget.
Joining the Blue Light Card community is a great way for carers and social workers to unlock a wide range of exclusive discounts and offers, both online and on the high street. These savings span everything from the latest fashion to holiday packages, meals out, fitness kit, grocery shopping and much more.
Joining the Blue Light Card community couldn't be easier for carers, social workers and other key workers. Follow this simple 3-step process below to become a member:
Step 1. Select your service
Step 2. Enter your details
Within our 6-million-strong membership, we have a thriving community of social care workers saving every day with Blue Light Card.
Don’t just take our word for it; see what care workers like you think about Blue Light Card.
"You get praised for your hard work with your Blue Light Card.
When I use my discount, it’s like: thank you for your service. My job in general makes me so proud."
"If I were to recommend Blue Light Card to my colleagues, I would say what I have already said to many:
What have you got to lose? You'll make your money back the first time you use it!"
"Blue Light Card helps give foster children outings which they possibly might not otherwise have been able to do.
It only costs £5, and you'll certainly get your money back from the first thing you buy."
Eligible roles include Carers, Social Workers, Retirees from the Social & Care sectors, Residential Care Workers, members of the Homelessness workforce and Volunteers.
If you have questions about your eligibility or the type of ID needed, view our support resources here.
Step 1: What is your employment status?
Step 2: What organisation do you work in?
Blue Light Card members save across every area of daily life. Here are some of the most popular categories:
We interviewed our community of social care workers to shine a light on what it’s like working in care. Want to get a feel for the Blue Light Card community? Read about people like you who find work rewarding – and how we’re rewarding them.
Below are just a small selection of the top online and high street brands we work with.
Social care is a highly demanding, highly rewarding career. Long shifts, emotional labour and big responsibilities are just part of your day-to-day. At Blue Light Card, we see your hard work and reward it with something practical: savings that make everyday life a little more affordable.
From big-name fashion retailers like Nike, ASOS and New Look to supermarkets including Sainsbury’s and Tesco, our discounts cover the things you actually spend money on.
You can save on a cheeky takeaway after a long week, knock money off your kids’ school uniforms, or treat yourself to a holiday without blowing the budget.
We reward the people who keep the country ticking with brilliant deals and discounts.
Just £4.99 for 2 years – no hidden charges, no subscriptions. Straight-up savings for those who serve.
Big brands, bigger savings. Make every penny count when you shop as a Blue Light Card member.
We work with the brands you love to bring the best deals and discounts to our members.
No waiting. After verification, get instant access to our discounts and dive straight into your savings.
Blue Light Card is more than a discount – it’s a thank you.
We offer recognition to essential workers, including care professionals, providing not only valuable savings but also meaningful experiences. With Blue Light Card, you can get first-come, first-served event tickets where you only pay the booking fee, join exclusive Member Days where top UK attractions are open only to our members, and get hefty discounts on cinema, theatre, museums and more.
We’re here to help carers and social workers enjoy well-earned moments of joy and downtime on those precious days off.
Sign up today to make memories for less with Blue Light Card.
Blue Light Card offers ways for Social Care Workers to save on everyday shopping in a few key ways.
Shopping Cards
Shopping Cards are digital gift cards that can be bought by Blue Light Card members at a discounted rate, meaning that you make the savings upfront when you buy a Shopping Card.
Shopping Cards can be purchased for the major supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more) alongside popular everyday retailers and brands (Deliveroo, M&S, B&M and H&M).
Discount Codes
Blue Light Card have direct partnerships with thousands of popular brands and retailers to provide discount codes for your everyday shopping. Blue Light Card covers everyday essentials like supermarkets, fashion, home and garden, electricals and insurance.
*Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office for National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
Step 3. Pay £4.99 for 2 years of membership
On average, members could save £3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*
*Estimated potential annual savings figure is calculated using our top 10% of offers available during September 2024 to August 2025 using an average combined discount rate of 22% across all our savings categories and applying it against the average disposable income of an average Blue Light Card member based on salary. Average salary information from a range of sources available upon request. Average disposable income based on Office for National Statistics data from April 2023 to March 2024 (FYE 2024) for family spending in the UK, excluding categories of spend where no Blue Light Card offers are available.
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.
To be eligible under this category, you need to be able to provide a form of the ID listed below matching the name on your Blue Light Card account.
Work ID card showing:
Payslip showing:
Your valid Social Worker registration number:
Common reasons for ID decline under this category
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.
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.
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.
