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Since changes to partial retirement were announced earlier this year, we’ve been working hard to make sure our processes, tools, and guidance are updated to support members and employers. As part of this work, the Department of Health and Social…

We would like to clarify our current position in regards to providing annual allowance pension savings statements. Recently we have issued annual allowance statements through our automation process, meeting the legislative deadline of 6 October…

In 2015 the government implemented reforms to all main public service pension schemes. Public service pensions are some of the most generous pension schemes available, rewarding those who dedicate their working lives to public service. The…

We have become aware of an error that may have affected some pension savings statements dated between 20 April and 27 April 2022. These statements were issued on 28 April 2022.  As a precaution we are recalculating and issuing new statements to all…

If you are an active member of the NHS Pension Scheme or have opted out but remain in NHS employment you must inform your employer of your intention to retire around 4 months before your retirement date. This allows us enough time to calculate and…

Pension Awareness Week is all about helping to raise awareness of the importance of pensions. Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information on the NHS Pension Scheme, what it is and why it’s so valuable. Don’t lose track of your pension It’s…

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have asked pension schemes to remind members that: “it is really important that those who have exceeded the Annual Allowance for (the tax year) 2016 to 2017 to declare this on their Self Assessment tax return (the…

If during 2016/17 you elected to work in a GP practice on a long term (more than six months) self-employed basis and recorded your work, in NHS pension terms, as a type 2 medical Practitioner, rather than as a freelance GP locum, you may ask NHS…

On 28 February 2022 HMRC published new guidance for public service scheme members with enhanced or fixed protection. Lifetime allowance is the total benefits you can build up from all registered pension schemes without incurring a tax charge. Since…

The proposed Christmas opening hours for our contact centre are as follows: Friday 23 December - 8am until 6pm Monday 26 December – closed Tuesday 27 December – closed Wednesday 28 December, Thursday 29 December and Friday 30 December - 8am…