NHS oncologist Elin Davies has shared four tips for Blue Light Card members to maximise their savings during the Black Friday shopping period. The advice comes as Blue Light prepares to launch its "biggest ever" Black Friday event.
Who can use a Blue Light Card?
Available to more than 30 professions and groups across the NHS and frontline services, a Blue Light Card allows members to access exclusive discounts across thousands of brands. Certain offers can also work alongside Black Friday deals, offering greater savings.
Sharing how she would be using her own card throughout November, Elin advised that "it's a great way to make your money go even further".
Four tips for greater savings
Elin's first tip is to "shop savvy and layer discounts". Blue Light already offers members discounts across several brands including JD Sports, Ninja, Nike and Samsung. This exclusive discount can then be "layered" with a Black Friday promotion, turning into more money off.
Elin says: "One of the first things I always recommend is discount layering. Before buying something, check whether you can combine the retailer's Black Friday discount with your Blue Light Card discount."
Her second tip is to "always check for discounts on things you're already planning to buy". Elin advised: "Whether that's clothes, Christmas presents or home essentials, it doesn't really matter what it is. Before you spend your money, take a few minutes to see if there's a discount available."
Elin's third tip is to turn discounts into savings. She says: "Something I always do whenever I make a saving is give that money a purpose. For example, if I save £10 on a purchase by using a discount, I'll move that £10 straight into a savings pot."
Her final tip is to look beyond Black Friday deals. With Blue Light offering discounts all year round, Elin advises members to broaden their search on other products, such as family days out, meals, or anything else you enjoy.
Rebecca Clarke, deals expert at Blue Light Card, said: "People working across our eligible professions spend so much of their time looking after others, so it's important they feel appreciated too."
