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All the best discounts and freebies for key workers
If you’re a key worker, you could save money on a huge range of goods and services
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Key workers are working hard to keep the country going during the coronavirus crisis. To say thank you, many companies are offering free or heavily discounted offers. We’ve rounded up the top offers, ranging from car insurance and breakdown cover to food, fitness classes and childcare.
Travel | Who's eligible? |
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buyacar: Free delivery and two-year warranty if you buy a car | All key workers, as defined by the government |
Fixter: 10% off car maintenance | All key workers, as defined by the government |
Halfords: Free bike service, free 10-point car check, and 10% off any replacement tyre | All NHS/HSE and emergency workers |
hiyacar: Free car hire | NHS worker, NHS volunteer, or other non-NHS Emergency service staff |
Minicabit: Free cab travel | NHS, hospice and care home staff |
Accommodation | Who's eligible? |
|---|---|
Peabody: Affordable housing options | Key workers from specified organisations |
Home | Who's eligible? |
|---|---|
Bloom & Wild: 40% off flowers | NHS, Social Care, Emergency Services, Armed Forces |
Emma-Mattress: 50% off all Emma products | Health Service, Education, Carer, Emergency Service |
Simba Mattress: 50% off all Simba mattresses | Health Service, Education, Carer, Emergency Service |
Financial | Who's eligible? |
|---|---|
Blue Light Card: Free discount card for shops, restaurants and venues | Emergency Services, NHS or Armed Forces |
Credit for key workers: Find credit deals exclusive to key workers on ClearScore | Key workers carrying out essential work during the COVID-19 crisis. For example, NHS, delivery drivers and supermarket workers. |
Travel |
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British Cycling: Free three-month commute membership |
Brompton Bike Hire: Free 30-day foldable bike rental |
buyacar: Free delivery and two-year warranty if you buy a car |
Fixter: 10% off car maintenance |
Halfords: Free bike service, free 10-point car check, and 10% off any replacement tyre |
Hastings Direct: Free breakdown cover |
hiyacar: Free car hire |
JustPark: Free parking |
Minicabit: Free cab travel |
NCP: Free parking |
Santander Cycles: Free 24 hour bike rental for all journeys under 30 mins |
Vauxhall: Free roadside assistance |
Veygo (part of Admiral): 75% off temporary car insurance |
Accommodation |
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Airbnb: Free places to stay |
Homes for NHS: Free accommodation |
Landmark Trust: Free accommodation |
Peabody: Affordable housing options |
Premier Inn: Exclusive use of hotels for key workers only |
Home |
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Baxi Boilers: Free boiler or cylinder repair |
Bloom & Wild: 40% off flowers |
Health and wellbeing |
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BMJ Learning: Free CPD online courses |
Emma-Mattress: 50% off all Emma products |
Headspace: Free Headspace Plus subscription |
movegb: Free online fitness classes |
Simba Mattress: 50% off all Simba mattresses |
Sleepio and Daylight: Free access to sleep-help and anxiety app |
Food |
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Deliveroo: £20 vouchers and other free food |
Financial
Financial |
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Blue Light Card: Free discount card for shops, restaurants and venues |
Credit for key workers: Find credit deals exclusive to key workers on ClearScore |
Family |
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Bubble: Free childcare |
Phone bill |
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Vodafone: Free unlimited data for 30 days (you should have received a text) |
Written by Lucy Burgess
Global Content Manager
Lucy has a wealth of personal finance knowledge, and is one of our in-house experts.