Life is tough as an SpR and money can be tight, so we have compiled a list of offers for NHS staff/trainees/students to try to make things a little easier
If anyone has any suggestions, then please let us know (sthamesstr@gmail.com) and we can add them to this list.
1. Tax rebates
Please make sure you've claimed Tax rebates for the following. You can claim for the previous four tax years, as well as the current one.
Annual subscriptions - Renal association, GMC, indemnity - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/professional-bodies-approved-for-tax-relief-list-3
WFH at ANY point during COVID - shielding, maternity, OOP - https://www.gov.uk/tax-relief-for-employees/working-at-home
SCE and MRCP - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-income-tax-relief-for-your-employment-expenses-p87
Portfolio fees
2. NUS/Student Card
ALL trainees are eligible for a NUS (now called TOTUM) student card whilst in training, ie any time before becoming a consultant.
Simply register as a professional with your NHS.net email and your GMC/RCP certificate
3. NHS Discounts
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/nhs-discounts-and-freebies/
Blue light card - £4.99 for 2-years access - https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/ 15,000 retailers
Civil Service Sports Club - https://www.cssc.co.uk/ - £4.99/monthly - Offers sports, leisure, health and retail opportunities, including 400 English Heritage sites for family day trips
NHS Tickets for Good - (free!) - gigs, concerts, comedy, theatre, sports events - both discounted and free tickets - https://nhs.ticketsforgood.co.uk/
Take advantage of your hospital's salary sacrifice scheme which includes cycle to work and SO much more
Monica Vinader - 30% - https://www.monicavinader.com/key-worker-discount
Free Morrison Delivery for NHS Find out more here and register with your NHS email, joining their club
https://www.morrisons.com/help/coronavirus/nhs-discount/#do-you-offer-an-nhs-discount
Cashback card
Shop online and in-store at over 80 retailers with the ode cashback card
https://healthservicediscounts.com/nhs-cashback-card
O2 - if you're on O2 you can save 25% on your Airtime plan as an NHS employee - simply text OPEN, followed by NHS, to 61202. https://www.o2.co.uk/open
EE - Not to be outdone by O2's NHS discount, EE also have offers for staff
Getir
If you work for the NHS and you're new to speedy grocery delivery service Getir, you can use a code for 40% off when spending £30 or more on your first order via its app. There's a maximum discount of £16, so you'll make a saving on spends up to £40.
To use the offer, sign up to Getir with your NHS email address and add the code 40NHS to the 'Promotions' section of the Getir app (Android/iOS)
Parking - It's hefty in the hospital but you can save elsewhere
JustPark is a service where you can find and reserve parking spaces at 45,000+ locations – including private driveways, spare offices spaces, commercial car parks etc – and NHS workers can get 10% off.
To get the discount, sign up at JustPark with your NHS email address, then search for a parking space near where you need to be. The discount will be applied automatically.
Mr Clutch Motoring
NHS staff can get 5% off on service and MOT bookings at Mr Clutch Autocentres (40+ branches in England and Wales – find your nearest). To claim the discount, show your NHS ID in any branch.
3. Those with .ac.uk address
For those registered as a student on OOP make sure to claim for following
Student art pass - £5 for massively discounted/free entry to 100s of nationwide galleries and museums - https://www.studentartpass.org/
16-25 railcard - via specific form - https://www.16-25railcard.co.uk/help/faqs/i-am-over-25-years-old-and-in-full-time-education-can-i-apply-for-a-railcard/
Council tax rebate (25-100% back while in full time study)
4. Age related - For those of you still lucky enough to be <30 or <35
Almeida Theatre
Hampstead Theatre
Wigmore Hall
English National Opera
Sadler's Wells
Peacock Theatre
5. Other offers
Mortgage Advice
If your mortgage rate is about to expire and you need help please consider contacting the following who have specialist expertise in guiding medics.
Amjad Hussain - 07768383814
Secured Mortgages Ltd. Registered office 60 Thorneywood Mount Nottingham NG3 2PZ. Registered no. 10549579. Secured Mortgages Ltd is an Appointed Representative of TenetLime Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Telephone 0115 9199108
David Driscoll, Trust Financial Solutions Ltd
David.Driscoll@trustfs.co.uk
O: 0113 251 207, 07968 957166
David Bowker.
Financial Therapeutics, 34 Park Cross St Leeds LS1 2QH
07771 657231