Apple does not offer a direct NHS discount on iPhones. The confirmed route to saving on an iPhone as an NHS worker is through mobile network contracts with O2 or EE, both of which apply verified NHS discounts to airtime plans, or through Apple’s Certified Refurbished store. Current iPhone deals through networks are listed in the offer section above.
Getting an iPhone with NHS discount via O2
O2 gives NHS staff 25% off monthly airtime plans on pay monthly iPhone contracts through the O2 Open scheme. After purchasing a contract, a valid NHS email, payslip, or National Insurance number is used to register at the O2 Open portal, entering employer code NHS01. The discount applies to the airtime portion of the bill rather than the handset repayment.
Getting an iPhone with NHS discount via EE
EE gives NHS staff 20% off pay monthly plans including iPhone contracts. NHS employment is verified directly through the EE website, after which the discount is applied to the monthly airtime charge. The EE discount can also be extended to up to four additional lines on the same account, covering family members.
Buying a refurbished iPhone direct from Apple
Apple’s Certified Refurbished store sells returned and reconditioned iPhones at 10 to 15 percent below the equivalent new model price. Each refurbished iPhone includes a new battery and outer casing, comes with a one-year Apple warranty, and is eligible for AppleCare+ cover. No NHS verification is required and the pricing is available to all customers.
Comparing iPhone deals before buying
Before committing to a contract, comparing the discounted monthly rate from O2 or EE against deals from third-party retailers such as Carphone Warehouse or Fonehouse is worthwhile, since competitive standard pricing can sometimes undercut a discounted network deal on a per-month basis.
Further mobile deals for NHS staff are on the Mobile Phones discounts page. For the full Apple range including iPads and MacBooks, see the Apple deals for NHS staff page.
