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Retired from the NHS?

You could still save with a Blue Light Card

Join The Blue Light Card Community

If you’ve retired from the NHS you can enjoy exclusive discounts and rewards with a Blue Light Card, saving on average £300 a year*! 

With access to 15,000 partner brands across hospitality, entertainment, travel and more, its easy to join.

Sign up in 4 simple steps

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Tap Sign Up and add your personal details
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Select the service that applies to you on the registration page
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Get verified by sharing a pension document, P60 or SPPA headed letter
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Pay £4.99 to enjoy discounts online and in-store for two years

Community favourites

Blue Light Card has a diverse network of partners, offering benefits not just in retail but also in areas like days out, holidays and even car hire services. This means that retired NHS individuals can benefit from a wide range of opportunities beyond just traditional retail discounts.

Toby Carvery

TUI Holidays

Bensons for Beds

Sainsbury's

Co-op Food

LOVETheatre

Sit back and start saving.

We exist to show our appreciation for the Blue Light community, your service and sacrifice. Giving you the discounts you deserve, and access to exclusive experiences and rewards.

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4 million members. Connect, share & thrive.

Save anytime, anywhere on web & app, online & in-person.

Benefit from more than
15,000 discounts from holidays to dining out.

Get access to exclusive offers, freebies and amazing experiences.

Do you know any Retired NHS Staff?

Retired NHS staff who are eligible Blue Light Card members can now share the benefits with their loved ones by referring a friend. Whether it's a former colleague, family member, or friend who also qualifies, your referral can help them unlock exclusive discounts across thousands of retailers, just like you. It's our way of saying thank you; not just to you, but to the wider community of those who have served. Start spreading the word and help others make the most of their well-earned perks.

Click the button below to get started.

Shop even quicker in the app

Easily search for stores, brands or experiences and get discounts on the go with the Blue Light Card App. You can also store your discount codes and find specific discounts near to you, wherever you are.

Free to download and available for iOS and Android.

FAQs & eligibility

How do I join Blue Light Card?

Register online to purchase your Blue Light Card. It costs just £4.99 for 2-years access to thousands of discounts available online and in-store.

What do I need to provide to prove I am a retired NHS worker?

Once you apply, it can take up to 7 working days for your membership to be reviewed and approved. However, this time may vary depending on the volume of applications.

Can all retired NHS employees sign up?

Yes all roles including doctors, nurses, midwives, support workers and admin roles can Blue Light Card.

What if I’ve retired from the NHS but don’t have an NHS pension?

If you don’t have an NHS pension or NHS Pension P60 simply take a photo of your pension document next to a form of old work ID (in the same picture) that proves you have worked in the NHS. Options for this include any previous NHS payslips, your NHS Contract of employment, or any other document that shows you were employed in the NHS.

I was employed in the NHS and I have a Blue Light Card, but now I’ve retired

When it’s time for you to renew, you’ll be asked to upload your ID as part of your card application. Please provide us with your pension document, or pension p60 and our Member Services team will review your ID and update your account to reflect your retired status. The good news is, once your account approved under the retired NHS category you won’t need to provided ID again for future renewals.

We are Blue Light Card

Your service to the NHS doesn’t stop being valued once you retire. At Blue Light Card, we’re proud to recognise the incredible contribution made by NHS staff throughout their careers. That’s why retired NHS employees are eligible to join and continue enjoying the same great discounts, offers and savings as those still working on the frontline.

With thousands of deals from big-name brands to everyday essentials, your Blue Light Card helps make your pension stretch further. Whether it’s cutting the cost of weekly shopping, treating yourself to a holiday, or enjoying discounts on dining out; membership is a simple way to carry on receiving thanks for your years of dedication.

Sign up today and start enjoying the benefits you deserve!

*Average savings figure based on all affiliate transactions (Jan – Dec 24)applied across combined categories. Blended discount rate applied per partner brand.

**Applying a 3.5% discount rate available through our Voucher Shop (selected grocers) against an average weekly grocery spend of £112 based on a survey of 800,000 BLC Members - February 2025).