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Bigger lump sum purchase
This is only for people who were members of the Scheme before 25 March 1972 (1995 Section only).
It applies to anyone who either:
is or has been married
has a civil partner
has a surviving Scheme partner
The person must be nominated to…
Money Purchase Additional Voluntary Contributions (MPAVC)
MPAVC allows you to make more contributions to build a separate retirement fund.
How MPAVC works
The additional contributions you make are invested. They are used to supplement your main scheme benefits at retirement or later.
You can take up to…
Partial retirement calculator coming soon - information for members
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 Government Actuary’s Department (…
Employer contribution rate arrangements to remain for 2020/21
Employer contribution rate arrangements to remain for 2020/21
The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%. The Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation response announcing the rise,…
Partial retirement calculator - latest information for members
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…
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme
NHS Pension Scheme access details for non NHS organisations.
Which Scheme access application form do you need to complete? (PDF: 396KB)Primary Care Networks (PDF: 182KB)
Application form and guidance for Independent Providers
Independent…
Useful information for pensioners
P60s and Advice of Payments
P60s and Advice of Payments (AOPs) will typically arrive by the end of May. These will be sent in batches with the 2025 Pensioner newsletter.
Only contact us if you have not received your pack by 1 June 2025.
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Contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme are changing
In 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed changes to the amount members pay for their NHS Pension benefits. We wrote to members at the time and explained that some changes would take effect on 1 October 2022, while others…
Information for practitioners and non-GP providers
This information is only for practitioners, locums, Out of Hours and non-GP providers.
Responsibilities of NHS England, PCSE and NHS Pensions (PDF: 106KB)GP Member Pension Guide (Word: 412KB)Integrated Care Board (ICB) NHS Pension Scheme guide (PDF…