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The NHS Pension Scheme provides members with life assurance cover and lump sum benefits that can help to look after your loved ones after you’re gone. As a pensioner member, your family or someone you have nominated may be eligible to receive a…

The aim of the final pay control regulations in the 1995 Section of the NHS Pension Scheme is to protect the NHS Pension Scheme against the costs of excessive increases in pensionable pay at or before retirement. Employers are charged if they give…

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: Download the video transcript (PDF: 146KB…

Information about calculating member pay, protection of pay and contribution tiers. Pay What counts as pensionable pay Pensionable earnings are determined by the member's employment or engagement terms. Certain earnings are included or excluded…

Every Public Service Pension Scheme is working through significant complexity to put in place the Public Service Pensions Remedy for all affected members As the largest Scheme, the NHS Pension Scheme has made substantial progress towards…

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…

Closing date for new applications for Fixed or Individual Protection 2016 After 6 April 2025 HMRC will not be accepting new applications for either Fixed or Individual Protection 2016. More information about applying for these protections can be…

If you’re a member of the NHS Pension Scheme and you’re affected by the public service pensions remedy (‘McCloud’ remedy), you can use the Remedy Benefits Illustrator to understand how your remedy choice is likely to affect your pension overall.…