How retired Nottinghamshire frontline service workers could save up to £200 on home energy services as costs surge
Retired frontline workers in areas like the fire service, NHS, police or teaching across the UK could save up to £200 on energy and household bills this spring through Blue Light Card – just as rising costs and April’s price hike put fresh pressure on family finances.
In light of rising oil and gas prices driven by global instability, Brits could face as much as a £228 increase in energy bills later this year, adding further pressure amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.
To help, Blue Light Card is offering a series of utility discounts to help their members save money, potentially cutting the cost of energy bills by up to £200.
There are more than 30 occupations eligible for Blue Light Card including retired fire service, NHS, police, social care workers, teachers and armed service personnel.
Retired frontline workers with at least four years tenure are eligible to sign up to Blue Light Card.
Benefits include an inclusive Blue Light Card £100 saving on a new boiler while if you’re in need of replacements, the exclusive discount for Blue Light Card members applies to all boiler and air conditioning packages and installation dates
EE is offering an exclusive Blue Light Card £185 reward and discounted broadband plan on full fibre 1.6GB premium for £39.99 per mont, plus a £185 reward card
You must have a Blue Light Card membership to access a discounted broadband plan and the discounted rate is available for 24 months
Scheme members can also save up to £200 off iHeat solar services with Blue Light Card at a time when, amid rising oil and gas prices homeowners may be considering investing in solar power.
Utility Warehouse is also offering a gift card worth up to £100 when you bundle four utility services, including energy, broadband, mobile and boiler with £25 per service.
And British Gas is offering a £50 gift card for new customers when you switch both your gas and electricity to a dual fuel fixed tariff
Steffie Brader, head of strategic partnerships at Blue Light Card, said: “The rising cost of energy and other bills is a major concern for many homeowners, who are already battling an increasing cost of living every day.
“While Blue Light Card offers a range of savings, many workers and retirees don’t realise they’re eligible – those in former frontline roles such as the NHS, social care, education, the police, fire and rescue and the armed forces can all apply for a Blue Light Card and gain access to deals from over 15,000 partner brands.
“With increased uncertainty surrounding household bills, and many costs predicted to rise, our Blue Light Card utility and telecommunication savings can make a real difference in people’s daily lives.”
And it’s not just in home energy where retired frontline workers can make a saving as they can also access exclusive discounts on motoring repairs.
These include up to 10 per cent off tyres at National Tyres and Autocare – members simply purchase and book their tyre fitting in a single transaction on national.co.uk, and then apply the one-time use promotion code provided at checkout.
They can also get 15 per cent off four premium tyres from Kwik-Fit – the discount is tyre‑only and can be redeemed online only.
Visit the Blue Light Card website at bluelightcard.co.uk/en for more information on exclusive discounts and deals.
People who are eligible for Blue Light Card membership include:
- NHS
- Police
- Fire Service
- Ambulance Service
- Teachers
- HM Armed Forces/Reserved Armed Forces
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Dental Practice
- MOD Police
- Home Office
- HM Prison and Probation Service
- Highway Traffic Officers
- Search and Rescue
- Red Cross
- RNLI
- Independent Lifeboats
- HM Coastguard
- Environment Agency
- Animal and Plant Health Service
- Blood Bikes
A full list of eligible careers can be found at bluelightcard.co.uk/en/eligible-professions?srsltid=