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How to leave the Scheme
When a member leaves the SchemeWhen a member chooses to leave the NHS Pension Scheme, they must complete part 1 of the Application to leave the NHS Pension Scheme (SD502) form. This form is available on the Leaving or taking a break from the Scheme…
Membership
Change of member detailsIf you don’t have access to Pensions Online (POL), you can tell us about a change to a member’s details by completing the relevant form:Change of employment details (SD55E) (PDF: 117KB)Change of personal details (…
Employer events
The NHS Pensions Stakeholder Engagement team support employers with their administration responsibilities for the Scheme and can help with any queries you may have.We organise events, courses and training for Scheme employers including: basic…
Redundancy options for members
Options available to membersEarly retirement in the interests of efficiency (IOE)A member may be retired early in the IOE of the service. Unlike redundancy, this is where a member is no longer capable of meeting the requirements of their role…
Leaving or taking a break from the scheme
There are a number of ways you can leave or take a break from the scheme.Watch our video for help to understand what you would be giving up if you decide to opt out:
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Capitalisation costs
If you’re made redundant and choose to claim your NHS Pension benefits before your normal retirement age, you may incur a capitalisation cost. When capitalisation costs applyYou incur this cost only if you claim your pension early and choose to…
Redundancy options
If you’re eligible for redundancy, you have a few options on what to do with your pension benefits. Some of these options can affect the benefits you receive, depending on your age. You can read more about this on our Capitalisation costs…
Member hub
We regularly carry out research to understand how we can improve the NHS Pensions serviceIf you'd like to find out more about taking part, read our NHS Pensions Research Panel sign-up formIn the member hub you'll find everything you need to know…
NHS Pensions Opt-out data
Publication date: 20 May 2026The ‘Opt-out rates for ESR employees eligible for the NHS Pension Scheme’ report provides insight about eligible employees choosing to opt out of the NHS Pension Scheme. The report provides estimates about: …
Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
You can use the information and guides on this page to help you work with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).Get startedUse the ESR best working practice guide (PDF: 122KB) to help you understand how to keep NHS Pensions records accurate in ESR.…