Apple does not offer a direct NHS discount on iPhones. The confirmed route to saving on an iPhone as an NHS worker is through a mobile network contract with EE or Vodafone, both of which have NHS discounts on pay monthly 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 Vodafone
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Vodafone gives NHS staff 25% off pay monthly contracts, including iPhone contracts, through the Advantage NHS scheme. A valid NHS email address is required to register, and the contract has to be bought directly from Vodafone. Full details are on the Vodafone NHS discount page.
Getting an iPhone with NHS discount via EE
New EE customers get 40% off the airtime plan on pay monthly phone contracts, including iPhone contracts, using a voucher code in the basket on ee.co.uk. No NHS verification is needed. The discount comes off the monthly plan rather than the handset payment, and it can’t be used on upgrades or on extra lines on an existing EE account. Full details are on the EE NHS discount page.
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 EE or Vodafone 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.
