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The 2022 PhAS started on 1 January 2022 with payments for the 2022 PhAS made with the reconciliation payment from 1 April 2022. Contractors can apply for review of their PhAS eligibility as set out in the Pharmacy Access Scheme guidance. The review…

NHS Pensions is currently improving the way we process claims for death benefits. To help the process run as effectively as possible it is essential that the correct forms are completed and member records updated accurately. Death in service forms…

Members will soon be able to apply to reinstate remedy period service if they opted out of the NHS Pension Scheme because of the discrimination identified in the McCloud judgement.   Members will be able to use a calculator to estimate the cost of…

In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS. Each year, the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t…

From 1 November 2021, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) will operate the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). DHSC will remain responsible for the policy and legislation that…

The Department of Health and Social Care announced on 31 March 2025 that the deadlines for Remediable Service Statements (RSS) have been extended. This will ensure that we can provide robust, accurate statements that allow NHS Pension Scheme members…

To help make payment information more transparent, registered pharmacy and appliance contractors can now access payment information via the Information Services Portal (ISP).   This includes the FP34 Schedule of Payments and a detailed…

This webpage explains the VDPS claim process for claims received on or after 17 March 2025 Each claim is assessed on a case-by-basis by a medical assessor. The way your claim will be assessed depends on the information you tell us on your claim…

If you get an NHS pension, it’s very important that you let us know straight away if your personal details, bank details or circumstances change. If you have a change of circumstances and don’t tell us, this could result in suspension of your…

Detailed information on Part XIV of the Drug Tariff.  Part XIVB: arrangements for contractors concerning prescription pricing errors This information applies to pharmacy contractors in England only. From 1 April 2012 From April 2012, a…