Blue Light Card

As we’re registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), all Anchor colleagues are eligible for a Blue Light Card

“I have been using Blue Light Card for over 3 years now, it’s great being able to get instant discount codes to use online, but I especially love being able to make savings by simply flashing my card in stores and at some of my favourite restaurants.
I have started entering the ballots that are available on the app and to my surprise I have just won ‘FREE’ tickets to Legoland for the Halloween event. I couldn’t believe it; my family are very much looking forward to.
Blue light Card is really helping me to make some much-appreciated savings and with the added bonus of the ballots and the membership days it really is worth having.
I really enjoy using the app and the card.”
Sarah Holmes, People Admin Manager

The Blue Light Card is a discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector  workforce (like Anchor colleagues) and armed forces, providing members with discounts online and on the high street. 

For a fee of £4.99, eligible members can register for two years’ access.  Blue Light is provided direct to colleagues and you can contact them here or visit their help centre.   Blue Light do not share any information with Anchor so we are unable to help with any queries.

Coming Soon

 

From 1 January 2026, as a little thank you, you will be able to get a  free Blue Light card on Anchor (unless you are in the Leadership team).

Look out for more details on how to redeem the cost of the card at point of purchase in the new year.  However, please note you can’t purchase your Blue Light Card and then reclaim the cost.  You must request an e-code first and use it at the point of purchase. 

The Blue Light card gives you access to more than 15,000 discounts for large national retailers and local businesses, providing saving on things such as holidays, days out,  eating out, everyday shops, fashion, gifts and more. Members access the discounts through an online account and/or an app and can also request a physical card to present in-store.

Sign-up here but remember to request your e-code first to get your membership for free (e-codes coming 1 January 2026).

If you have any issues with the application process or using your card, you need to refer to the Blue Light site for further information.  Anchor does not have access to any information about your application or account, as it is a direct Business to Customer service.

Whether you work in one of our care homes, our housing locations, our Bradford or London offices or in a support role, all Anchor colleagues should be eligible under Blue Light Card’s  category of Social Care – Care Company Workforce for company registered with CQC.

Colleague are eligible to claim an e-code to redeem the cost of buying or renewing a card at checkout, unless they are int eh Leadership team.

The Blue Light Card is operated by a third-party provider who manage the eligibility and registration process – which Anchor have no involvement with. 

If you have any issues with the application process, you can email contact@bluelightcard.co.uk  or check the Help Centre on their website  (including helpful videos).

Blue Light do not share any information with Anchor and so we are unable to assist with queries.

How To Register

To register, you will need to provide Blue Light Card with:

  • A photo of your ID card or a recent payslip dated (download from myESS)
  • A payment of £4.99 (if you are applying after 01 Jan 2026 don’t forget to request your e-code from us first so you can get your card for free)