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The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%, this includes the 0.08% administration charge. The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation response announcing the rise, published…

If you have a query about Pensions Online (POL) you are now able to contact us by the telephone helpline once again. Lines are open between 8am – 6pm and our Customer Contact Centre are available to support with your calls about e-forms, the…

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…

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

Access for registered users via ePACT2. PDPI provides information on a practice’s prescribing habits and costs. This enables a practice to compare and manage their prescribing performance against national and commissioner or provider comparators.…