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Increasing benefits
Members can increase their pension benefits in a number of ways.
Additional Pension
To set up an Additional Pension, follow the instructions in the Additional Pension decision tree (PDF: 311KB).
Added Years
Read the Added Years factsheet (…
Pay and contributions
Information about calculating member pay, protection of pay and contribution tiers.
Pay
You can contact us if you have any queries about member performance related pay or bonuses.
1995 Section
Read the factsheets for information about…
Options on leaving the Scheme
Leaving the Scheme
To leave the Scheme, a member 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 webpage on the Member Hub.
You must…
Retirement
Before you start
You should read:
our final pay controls webpage
final pay controls and employer charge factsheet (PDF: 162KB) (for 1995 Section officer members)
GAD - final pay control factors and guidance (PDF: 153KB)
GAD - Revised final…
Divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership
The value of pension benefits can be taken into account in a divorce settlement.
If a member is getting divorced, they may be asked to obtain a cash equivalent transfer value of their pension benefits.
If they do, they will ask you to complete the…
Tax information
Annual Allowance
Employer information required for Annual Allowance
By law, employers must provide NHS Pensions with available pay and membership information to allow Pension Savings Statements to be provided to members. The deadline for 2019/…
Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Information and guides to help you use the Electronic Staff Record.
ESR best working practice guide (PDF: 122KB)
An ESR - NHS Pensions Interface guide (PDF: 852KB) is available.
The guide covers a range of areas, including:
new joiners…
Contact NHS Pensions - employers
NHS employers can contact NHS Pensions by phone, email or post.
General enquiries
You can contact us by:
Email: nhsbsa.pensionsemployers@nhsbsa.nhs.uk (employers only)
Telephone: 0300 3301 353
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call…
NHS Pensions Finance
Contribution collection
Payment schedule
NHS employers have a statutory duty to ensure scheme contributions reach the NHS Pensions’ bank account by the 19th of the month following the month in which the earnings were paid to the member.
Below…
Technical guidance
Information you need to administer the NHS Pension Scheme on behalf of your members.
For a broad overview of the administrative tasks you need to perform, read our quick start guide (PDF: 486KB).
It's aimed at employers who have recently been…