Great Magazines is one of the UK’s largest magazine subscription services, operated by Bauer Media. They cover a wide range of titles across news, lifestyle, sport, music, gardening, food and more. If you’re after a subscription for yourself or as a gift, they’re worth checking.
Does Great Magazines offer an NHS discount?
Not currently. Great Magazines does not offer a specific NHS or Blue Light Card discount. That said, they run regular promotions worth checking before you subscribe, including discounted first issues, 99p trial offers on selected titles and occasional percentage reductions on annual subscriptions. These deals change frequently so it is worth browsing their offers section before committing to full price.
What magazines does Great Magazines cover?
Being part of Bauer Media, their catalogue includes some well-known titles across a broad range of interests. A selection of what’s available:
- Entertainment and film. Empire is one of the UK’s best-known film magazines and is available as both print and digital.
- Music. Mojo, Kerrang and Q cover a wide range of genres from rock to mainstream pop.
- Women’s lifestyle. Grazia, Yours and Take A Break are among the most popular titles.
- Outdoor and nature. Country Walking and Modern Gardens cater well for NHS staff who like to unwind outdoors.
- Motoring. MCN (Motor Cycle News) is a long-running title for motorbike enthusiasts.
Is a magazine subscription worth it?
For NHS staff working long or irregular shifts, a regular magazine subscription can be a genuinely useful way to wind down. Subscribing is almost always cheaper per issue than buying from a newsagent, and digital subscriptions mean you can read on your phone or tablet during a break without carrying anything extra.
Subscriptions also make straightforward gifts if you’re buying for a colleague or family member. A 12-month subscription to a title they’d actually read tends to go down better than most generic gift ideas.
For other ways to save on reading, see our guide to The Works NHS discount where NHS staff get 10% off books and stationery, or check what savings are available at Waterstones. Browse all our NHS books and magazines discounts for the full list.
