This Saturday 12^th May, is National Nurses Day. It’s not only the birthday of the most famous nurse ever – Florence Nightingale, it’s a chance to celebrate and show our appreciation to the wonderful; hardworking nurses who dedicate themselves to giving us the help, care and attention when we need it the most.

Nurses, and NHS staff generally get a lot of flak from the public at times, but the truth is we’d be in a real mess without them, so Saturday is a great opportunity to show appreciation for the contribution they make to our quality of life.

To celebrate National Nurses Day a host of local businesses and Barrow BID have teamed up to provide a wide range of special offers for Nurses and NHS staff to enjoy.

The business listed below will not only give the discounts to nurses but nursing staff and NHS staff that work in a nursing field. You will need to provide evidence of your occupation to take advantage of these offers. This can be done by presenting your NHS card, a staff name badge with Photo ID or some form of Id provided by your employer

Visit the following businesses on May 12th (or dates specified) to take advantage of their fantastic offers:

• O² – up to 20% off accessories in store & up to 25% off airtime plans – find the store  
• Vodafone – 15% off all products in store – find the store
• Custom House – 10% off food & drink in the Custom House restaurant (throughout May) – visit website
• The Candle Box – A FREE English Lakes Ice Cream – visit Facebook page
• Trespass – 10% off across the store & entry into a raffle for a hamper – find the store
• BUMS – 20% off all drinks – visit website
• H Samuel – 10% off all purchases (excludes gift cards, repairs & accessories) – find the store
• Special Occasions – 10% off all gifts in store – visit website
• Bumble Bee – 10% across the store (12th – 19th May) – visit website
• Barrow & District Credit Union – FREE Membership (11th – 18th May) – visit website
• South Lakes Rock School – FREE Taster Session (then first month ½ price) – visit website
• Barnhouse Interiors – 20% off all handmade items (located in Barrow Market) – visit Facebook page
• Kick Off 4 Dementia – FREE adult ticket – visit them in Barrow Market – visit Facebook page
• Shot @ – FREE photo shoot and 10% off all printed images – visit website
• The Duke of Comedy – 10% off all Comedy Night tickets throughout May – email them 
• Heaths Toys & Stationery – 10% off across the store from Sat 12th to Fri 18th incl. – visit website
• Cumbria Sewing – 10% off fabric, wool and accessories & 5% off sewing machines – visit Facebook 
• Cumbria Embroidery & Print – 10% off all embroidery and print orders on the day – visit website

So if you're a nurse,or work within the NHS,thank you for all you do for us, and enjoy the offers and discounts these businesses have for you - you deserve them!