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Changes to sorting requirements and new FP34C forms
The following is an announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC):
The increased uptake of electronic prescriptions has resulted in a significant reduction of paper prescription submissions. Approximately 5% of the prescriptions…
Understanding your benefits in the 2015 Scheme
From 1 April 2022, all members of the NHS Pension Scheme will be members of our 2015 Scheme.The 2015 Scheme is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme. This is a form of defined benefit pension scheme. When you take your pension…
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…
Help with health costs if you are getting certain benefits
Not all benefits entitle you to help with NHS health costs.In Scotland, NHS prescriptions, NHS dental check-ups, and NHS sight tests are free. In Wales, NHS prescriptions are free and NHS dental check-ups are free if you're under 25 years old.…
Prescribing costs for 2019 published
The Prescription Cost Analysis publication shows the total cost, and number of prescription items, for prescriptions that have been dispensed in the community in England.
These statistics are designed to be able to be used to give the total number…
Don't get caught out by penalty charges
If you're claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment, do not assume you're automatically covered. Always check before you claim.Free prescriptionsYou're only entitled to claim if you meet the requirements: AgeYou’re entitled to free…
Information for independent financial advisors (IFAs)
This information is intended to support independent financial advisors (IFAs), unions and other bodies or organisation representing individual members.
You can find out:
how to access information about a specific member
NHS Pensions scheme year…
Information about the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA)
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) will be responsible for all future compensation payments.Visit the Infected Blood Compensation Authority website for more information including details on how they will open the service more widely.On…
Antimicrobial Stewardship - RightCare UTI Focus Pack dashboard
Antimicrobial Stewardship - RightCare UTI Focus Pack is being replacedAfter the release of the March 2025 prescriptions, the Antimicrobial Stewardship – RightCare UTI Focus Pack dashboard is no longer available. This is because the dashboard has…
Partial Retirement - Employing Authority guidance
Following these steps will help make sure members receive the correct pension payments on time and reduce queries and delays. This guide sets out the key actions for Employment Authorities (EAs) to complete before submitting a Partial…