We have information to help you understand what you need to do when a member dies.
When a member dies
Death in membership
Read our factsheets to find out what to do if a member dies while working for the NHS:Death in membership - claim form decision tree (PDF: 135KB)Death in membership - useful information for employers (PDF: 184KB)
Death on pension
Read the death on pension factsheet (PDF: 175KB) for information about what to do if a Scheme pensioner dies.
Adult dependant’s pension
This was formerly known as a survivor’s pension.
Factsheets and further information
Read our factsheets for information about what a surviving partner may be entitled to:Adult dependant's pension decision tree (PDF: 308KB)Establishing the actual rate for initial adult dependant's pension - 1995/2008 Scheme (PDF: 142KB)Establishing the actual rate for initial adult dependant's pension - 2015 Scheme (PDF: 218KB)Adult dependant's pension - Death in membership (PDF: 173KB)Adult dependant's pension useful information (PDF: 161KB)
Forms you may need
The spouse, civil partner or nominated partner should complete this form before giving it back to the employer:Claim for adult dependant's pension on death of an active member (AW9) (PDF: 398KB).
The legal personal representative of the deceased member should complete this form before giving it back to the employer:Claim for a lump sum on death of an active member (AW11) (PDF: 402KB).
For notification of the initial adult dependant's pension payment:Payment of an initial or limited pension to a survivor (AW135) (PDF: 231KB).
For a GP employer to claim back the initial or limited adult dependant's pension they have paid from the Scheme:Claim for repayment of an initial survivor pension (FIN9GP) (Excel: 22KB).
For an Employment Authority to claim back the initial or limited adult dependant's pension they have paid from the Scheme:Claim for repayment of an initial survivor pension (FIN9EA) (Excel: 27KB).
Children's pension
This was formally known as Child Allowance.
Factsheets and further information
Read our factsheets for information about when a children’s pension may be payable:Children’s pension factsheet (PDF: 169KB)Children’s pension FAQs (PDF: 232KB)Children’s pension decision tree (PDF: 145KB)Completing the claim for children's pension (AW158) form decision tree (PDF: 225KB)
Forms you may need
If pensionable Scheme membership ended on or after 1 April 2008:Claim for payment of children's pension (AW158) - Post 01/04/2008 (PDF: 279KB)
If pensionable Scheme membership ended before 1 April 2008:Claim for payment of children's pension (AW158) - Pre 01/04/2008 (PDF: 305)