Blue Light Card Eligible Professions

Click on the below eligible professions to find out more information and some of the amazing offers and rewards Blue Light Card members can access

Ambulance

Highways Traffic Officers

HM Coastguards

NHS

Optometrists & Audiologists

Police

Pharmacy Workers

Prison Service

Residential Care Workers

Retired Fire Service

Retired NHS

Retired Social Care Workers

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?

Full eligibility list

4x4 Response
Ambulance Service
Audiologists
Blood Bikes
British Army
Cave Rescue
Community First Responders
Dental Practice

Fire Service
Highways England Traffic Officer
Home Office
HM Armed Forces Veterans
HM Coastguard
HM Prison & Probation Services
Lowland Search and Rescue

MoD Civil Servants
MoD Fire Service
MoD Police
Mountain Rescue
NHS
Optometry Staff
Police
Red Cross

Reserve Armed Forces
Residential Care Workers
RNLI
Royal Air Force
Royal Marines
Royal Navy
Search and Rescue
Social Care Workers
Teachers

*The above list includes both active and retired.

If you do not fall under any of these categories then you would not be eligible for Blue Light Card at this time.

However we do review our eligibility criteria regularly so keep an eye out on our FAQs and social media channels for updates!

Member testimonials

What Our Members Say

“It's good to know that the emergency services are recognised and rewarded for their important work.”

— Derek, NHS Worker

“It is wonderful to feel recognised for the work that all of us do.”

— Michelle, Social Care Worker

“Love my blue light card, in particular blue light tickets. Seen some amazing shows through it, can't imagine being without my BLC now. Helps us treat ourselves!”

— Beth, NHS Worker

“BLC makes me feel part of a bigger community, with a sense of belonging, of pride, or communal goals.”

— Charlotte, Firefighter

“I feel it was lovely to include teachers recently. We are struggling like many to recruit in places where costs are high and this recognises that we do a job that isn’t always highly valued by others. It’s nice to have these discounts.”

— Vicky, Teacher

“Blue Light discount means I save money and makes me feel rewarded for all those years I dedicated to my career in the NHS”

— Catherine, NHS Worker

“Being a member means I can afford to treat my family to a lovely meal out for special occasions. Thank You Blue Light team!”

— Gemma, Ambulance Service

“It makes you feel part of a unique and valued community. To feel appreciated by having discounts every now and then is a perk when most of us do not work in a sector that has any benefits or perks.”

— Larah, Police

Eligibility FAQs

Who is eligible for a Blue Light Card?

Blue Light Card is available to people working in the NHS, emergency services, social care, teaching community armed forces and a range of other frontline roles. See the full list on this page.

Who can access Blue Light Card discounts as a retiree?

Retired frontline workers with at least 4 years tenure from NHS, Social Care, Teachers, Police, Fire, Armed Forces and other eligible groups can sign up as a member and access all our great offers and discounts. You can check your own eligibility using this online tool.

Is Blue Light Card available for volunteers?

Yes, some volunteer roles such as St John Ambulance and certain first responder groups are eligible for a Blue Light Card. Please check our Volunteer support page for more information.

What should I do if I’m unsure if I qualify?

Use the eligibility checker or check our eligible categories support pages for more information.

How long does it take to verify eligibility?

Verification usually takes 1–3 working days once documentation is submitted.

Is the Blue Light Card available across the UK?

Yes, Blue Light Card is available to eligible individuals throughout the UK.

Can teachers apply for a Blue Light Card?

Yes, most teachers working in state education are eligible. Please check our Teachers eligibility support pages for more information.

Which emergency services qualify for a Blue Light Card?

Police, fire service, ambulance staff, and related emergency roles are all eligible.

How often do eligible roles get updated?

Blue Light Card regularly reviews and updates the eligibility list. Stay tuned to our Social channels and our eligibility support pages for more information.

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How much could Blue Light Card members save per year?

On average, members could save £3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*

*Information correct as of 6 November 2025. 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 of 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.