Step 1
Create your Blue Light Card account and verify your email address.
Retired from the NHS?
You could still save with a Blue Light Card
Join The Blue Light Card Community
If youāve retired from the NHS you can enjoy exclusive discounts and rewards. On average, members could save Ā£3,126 a year* with their Blue Light Card!Ā
With access to 18,000 partner brands across hospitality, entertainment, travel and more, its easy to join.
It's easy to sign up
Your Blue Light Card is only 4 steps away
Simply complete the personal details form and provide ID such as a pension statement. Our team will then notify you once your membership is approved and ready to use.
Step 2
Select the Retired option from the list and tell us about your previous role.
Step 3
Confirm your eligibility by uploading documents that show youāve retired from an eligible service.
Step 4
PayĀ just Ā£4.99Ā and enjoy thousands of discounts online and in-store for 2 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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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.
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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 Ā£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 Iāve retired from the NHS but donāt have an NHS pension?
If you donāt 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 Iāve retired
When itās time for you to renew, youāll 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 wonāt need to provided ID again for future renewals.
How much could Blue Light Card members save per year?
On average, members could save Ā£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.
We are Blue Light Card
Your service to the NHS doesnāt stop being valued once you retire. At Blue Light Card, weāre proud to recognise the incredible contribution made by NHS staff throughout their careers. Thatās 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 itās 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!
On average, members could save Ā£3,126 a year with their Blue Light Card.*. See our average savings per category below:
*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.
**Applying a 3.5% discount rate available through our Voucher Shop (selected grocers) against an average weekly grocery spend of Ā£112 based on a survey of 800,000 BLC Members - February 2025).
