On an annual basis, all employers are required to submit end of year information to NHS Pensions. If you use Pensions Online (POL), please submit this year‑end information through POL.
The annual update needs to be submitted no later than Sunday 31 May 2026.
If you are unsure of the information required or how to complete the form on POL, please watch our SD55 form demonstration video and read the POL Guide 18 SD55 Annual Update.
For non-POL employers
NHS Pensions will send a prepopulated spreadsheet to your main Employing Authority (EA) contact the week commencing Monday 9 March 2026.
You must submit this information by Friday 22 May 2026. The legislative date is Sunday 31 May, but this period allows us to process all updates received.
The spreadsheet will be partially prepopulated for all members where an annual update should be submitted. Once the spreadsheet has been received, employers will get an email from NHS Pensions to confirm receipt, which will be sent within five working days.
If you do not receive the confirmation email, you should contact the employer helpline on 0300 3301 353. We will then contact you directly to resolve the issue and work with employers to resolve any errors before the annual benefit statement cut-off date, which is still to be confirmed.
Spreadsheets incorrectly completed will be returned for correction and the data will not be processed until the amended information is received.
Any spreadsheets received after Friday 22 May 2026 will be worked on a best endeavours basis. NHS Pensions is unable to commit to these being completed prior to the cut off. Comprehensive guidance notes will be made available to all employers.
If you need help completing the spreadsheet, please watch our non-POL spreadsheet tutorial video.