Deals for key workers: the best discounts for NHS and other essential staff

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From holiday discounts to special offers on food, fashion and furniture, these are the latest money-saving deals for our essential workers

We've put together a list of 90 amazing deals for key workers, covering everything from discounted homes to cheap days out, restaurant offers to free fitness classes.

The deals have been grouped into categories, which are listed in alphabetical order. Simply click on each link to find out what you need to do to qualify for that offer.

To the best of our knowledge, all of these deals were still available at the time of writing, but all of them are subject to change.

Accommodation deals for key workers

Deals for key workers couple buying home

Barratt Homes – NHS workers are being offered a 5% contribution towards their deposit, up to the value of £15,000

Bovis Homes – under Bovis's key worker scheme, all key workers can get the equivalent of 2% off the list price of a Bovis home, plus up to £3,000 off flooring costs

St Modwen Homes – all key workers can get a bespoke deal of home extras or special incentives when they purchase a new home from St Modwen 

Trusted Stays – this new initiative helps all key workers to find clean and safe accommodation close to their workplace, and at a discounted price 

Fashion and jewellery deals for key workers

Deals for key workers woman looking at dresses

Asics – NHS workers can enjoy a 20% discount on sports footwear

Burton – people serving in the armed forces can get 10% off the price of clothes, shoes and accessories 

Clarks – NHS workers can get 20% off selected footwear and accessories through Health Service Discounts 

Coast – through Health Service Discounts, NHS staff can get 50% off women's fashions, plus an extra 15% off, until 13 December

Dorothy Perkins – the women's fashion retailer is offering Blue Light Card holders a generous 20% discount on all full-price items 

Fanfare – NHS workers can get 20% off women's clothes from the ethical fashion retailer by emailing them from an NHS address. Offer lasts until 30 January

FitFlop until 31 December, NHS workers can get 30% off the price of some footwear from the comfy shoe specialist 

H. Samuel – want to treat someone special this Christmas? The jeweller is offering NHS workers 15% off full-price items through Health Service Discounts

Joules – people working for the NHS can get 20% off men's, women's and children's clothes and accessories

Kurt Geiger the fashion brand is offering NHS workers a whopping 50% discount until 31 December

Missguided NHS workers can get 35% off the price of women's fashions– and that includes both full-price and sale items

New Look  during the pandemic, the fashion chain has increased its online discount for NHS and defence services workers from 10% to 25%

Oasis – members of the NHS team can grab a 40% discount at the high-street fashion chain through Health Service Discounts

Oliver Bonas – key workers can get a 25% discount on full-price products, from clothes and jewellery to gifts and homeware

Pandora – the jeweller is offering some great deals for key workers, from NHS staff and carers to teachers and people in the charity sector

Phase Eight – if you're a public sector worker, you can get a 25% discount on selected full-price items from the women's fashion retailer

Point Zero Zero One – NHS staff can enjoy a 25% discount through a one-time-use code. To get it, email office@pointzerozeroone from your NHS email address

Ray-Ban – NHS workers are able to get 20% off the price of trendy sunglasses at the moment, via the Health Service Discounts site 

Savile Row Company – people working at the NHS can get 15% off suits, shirts and accessories, sale items included

Sekonda – the watch company is giving NHS workers a 30% discount on all Sekonda and Seksy watches until 31 August 2021

Truly Lifestyle – to thank NHS workers for their heroic efforts during the pandemic, the clothing company is offering a 20% discount on all of its products 

Warehouse – NHS can save money at the women's clothing chain, thanks to a hefty 40% discount. Get yours through the Health Service Discounts site

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Food and drink deals for key workers

Deals for key workers young couple eating a takeaway

Alphabet Brewing Company – NHS workers can get 25% off artisan beers when purchasing through the webshop

Chuckling Cheese Company you can't beat a bit of cheese at Christmas, and this independent company is offering discounts to Blue Light Card holders

Harvester NHS staff can get a 5% cashback when visiting the restaurant chain, simply by showing their Health Service Discounts Cashback Card

Las Iguanas – how does a half-price meal sound? The Latin food chain is offering a 50% discount to NHS workers who order a takeaway from one of its restaurants

The Meat Box Company – as a mark of gratitude, the foodie firm is giving NHS workers 5% off their order, as well as free delivery. Use code NHSfdso (minimum order £40)

Mindful Chef – throughout the pandemic, Mindful Chef is offering all NHS workers a 30% discount on its low-carb recipe boxes

Nando's – anyone working for the police, the fire service, the ambulance service or the NHS can get their Nando's meal for 20% less than the usual price

Papa John's – with a Health Service Discounts Cashback Card, you can currently get a 5% cashbackwhen ordering a pizza

Rosa's Thai Café – NHS workers can get 25% off the price of their food, whether eating in or taking away

Toby Carvery – got a Health Service Discounts cashback card? Then you can get a 5% cashback when ordering food and drink from the restaurant chain

Uber Eats – the delivery giant has committed to providing 80,000 free meals to NHS workers. Note that you'll need to claim yours by 20 December 

Wahaca – NHS and emergency services staff can get 30% off their bill when ordering food and drink from the Mexican restaurant chain, right up until 1 January

YO! Sushi – the sushi chain is offering Blue Light Card holders a 25% discount on dine-in and click and collect orders (food only) 

Health and fitness deals for key workers 

Deals for key workers woman doing yoga

Beattitude – NHS workers can currently enjoy online fitness and yoga sessions for half the usual price

Fiit – to support NHS workers during the pandemic, Fiit is offering them three months' free membership so that they can enjoy its online workouts without paying a penny

Fitbit – if you work for the NHS, you can get a Fitbit Charge 3 tracker for 30% less than the usual price, as well as three months' worth of free workouts

Gillette – NHS workers can get up to 50% off shaving products in December

Headspace – our NHS heroes deserve some downtime, and they can currently sign up to the premium version of this brilliant relaxation app for free. Offer ends 31 December

Holland & Barrett – until 31 December, NHS workers can get 10% off the price of all Holland & Barrett products, from vitamins to face creams 

Jo’s Weekly Workout Club – work for the NHS? Then you can get 50% off the price of a monthly or yearly membership to these fun and motivational fitness sessions

Movement for Modern Life – yoga classes are a great way to wind down after a stressful shift, and NHS workers can currently get free access to a selection of online sessions

NHS Mind & Body Plan – healthcare workers can get an exercise, stress, sleep and eating management plan, absolutely free

Unmind – to help NHS workers during the pandemic, this mental health organisation is offering free access to its scientifically backed wellbeing programmes

Vision Direct – if you have a Blue Light Card, you can get 20% off contact lenses at this online retailer

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Leisure deals for key workers

Deals for key workers kids dressed up as knights

English Heritage NHS workers can currently get a 12-month membership for just £44.80, 20% off the usual price

GameXchange – NHS staff can get a 15% bonus on trade-ins and cash sales, a figure that increases to 20% for people with a Blue Light Card

International Friends – there are some great deals on guided day trips for NHS workers, with discounts on outings to Highclere Castle, the Harry Potter Studio Tour and more 

Killer Trails – if murder mysteries are your thing, you might be interested to know that NHS workers can get 30% off one of these family days out until 2021

Red Letter Days – NHS workers can get a 15% discount on a wide range of experiences, from supercar driving days to skydiving

Waterstones – wind down with a great book! NHS staff can get 15% off the price of books bought through Waterstones online store

WH Smith – all through the pandemic, the high-street retailer has been giving NHS workers 20% off products in store, and this is still the case

Wowcher – NHS workers are able to get 10% off the price of everything on the Wowcher site, with the exception of travel deals

Hotels and holiday deals for key workers

Deals for key workers sandcastle on beach

Butlin's  the family holiday giant is giving NHS workers a £20 discount on breaks at its resorts

Cottages.com – the tour operator is offering discounts of up to 10% for NHS workers, enabling them to save money on fabulous breaks in the UK 

Haven – NHS workers can save up to 10% on the usual price of a stay at one of Haven's lovely caravan parks

Hoseasons – caravan, lodge and boating holidays can all be enjoyed at a 10% discount if you're an NHS worker

The Ned – the luxury hotel in London is giving NHS workers an amazing 50% off room rates. The offer is available seven days a week until 30 December

Parkdean Resorts – NHS workers are eligible for a 10% discount on UK breaks

Shorefields Holiday – NHS, military and emergency services staff can enjoy an exclusive 15% saving on UK breaks with the presentation of a Blue Light or DDS card 

TUI Holidays – to thank the NHS, the firm is offering a £100 discount on holidays costing over £1,000, and a £30 discount on all other breaks

Vintage VW Campers – Blue Light Card holders are being given a 20% discount on self-drive campervan holidays or chauffeured wedding or events transport

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Homeware deals for key workers

Deals for key workers woman smiling comfy bed

Black+Blum – stylish lunch boxes and flasks are what this retailer is all about, and until May 2021, NHS workers can get them for 15% off the usual price. Use code NHS15

Emma – essential workers can get their hands on any of the luxurious mattresses on sale at Emma for 30% less than usual 

Graham & Brown – Blue Light Card holders can grab a 25% discount on all products available at this respected wallpaper and paint retailer 

Roses & Cushions – NHS heroes are being granted a 50% discount at this online retailer, which is full of wonderful gift ideas 

Twoodle Co – fancy 25% off the price of gorgeous natural home scents? All key workers are entitled to this generous offer, so fill your boots

Wildash – this London-based retailer is full of lovely eco-friendly furnishings, and NHS workers can currently get them for 15% less than the usual price

Miscellaneous deals for key workers

Deals for key workers vet examining rabbit

Access Self Storage – to say thank you to NHS and emergency services workers, Access is offering 20% off self-storage for life, as well as free parking at its sites

Bloom & Wild – NHS workers can get a 25% discount on flowers, enabling them to bring colour to any special occasion 

The Key Safe Company – the high-security Supra C500 key safe is up for grabs for the discounted price of £44.95 inc VAT if you're an NHS worker (offer ends 31 December)

Pets at Home – not only do NHS workers get a 10% discount when buying in store (offer applies until 31 January), they also get priority service

Safelincs – NHS workers are able to get a 15% discount on all fire and safety products

SoleCup – high-quality reusable cups can be bought at a 25% discount if you work for the NHS

Tech deals for key workers

Deals for key workers couple looking at TV

EV Cable Shop – people working for the NHS can currently nab electric car charging cables and accessories for 5% less than the usual price

Lycamobile – to say thank you to NHS staff, Lycamobile is offering them one month of its Unlimited bundle for free, with a 20% discount coming into play thereafter

Vodafone – NHS workers qualify for savings of up to 15% on pay monthly SIM-only plans through the Vodafone Advantage scheme

Travel and transport deals for key workers 

Deals for key workers man and woman in car

Bike Register – all NHS workers are entitled to 50% off a cycle marking kit at the moment, which should help to provide peace of mind when riding to and from work 

Europcar – up to 20% off car rental is what's in store for NHS workers who present a valid ID card at the time of booking

Halfords – NHS staff, teachers, emergency services workers and members of the armed forces can currently get a free 10-point winter car health check

Hiya Car – NHS and emergency services staff can get up to 50% off the price of a car rental while they are battling the coronavirus pandemic 

Karshare – healthcare, volunteer and charity workers in Bristol can get free usage of a car during the pandemic, thanks to this generous organisation 

Le Col – if you're cycling to and from work, you'll want some decent gear. Le Col is currently offering NHS workers a 20% discount on its cycling clobber

UberRides – the taxi firm is committing up to 200,000 free rides for NHS workers, which will be available from 23-27 December 

Zipcar – NHS and social care workers can currently get up to 30% off the price of short-term car hire

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