Nuffield Health is offering NHS staff a 40 per cent discount on membership fees across its UK network of 113 fitness and wellbeing centres.

All direct employees of the NHS can join online with the code NHS40, or visit a centre in person to take up the offer.

The discount applies to full, individual standard monthly memberships.

A spokesperson for Nuffield said: "As a thank you to all NHS staff for their immeasurable contribution each and every year – and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic – we’re proud to offer NHS employees a 40 per cent discount to support our purpose to build a healthier nation.

"NHS staff can use the NHS40 at checkout to redeem the offer.

"Those signing up for the discount will need to show a valid NHS ID badge on their first visit to a fitness and wellbeing centre to validate membership and retain the discounted rate."

Earlier this year, Nuffield launched a series of free, online classes focused on emotional wellbeing.

The classes are available on the healthcare charity's digital platform, Nuffield Health 24/7, and aim to give people the means to focus on their mental wellbeing – as well as their physical wellbeing – from their homes during lockdown.

Nuffield Health currently operates 31 hospitals; a total of 113 fitness and wellbeing clubs and healthcare clinics; and more than 200 workplace wellbeing services.