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Update for employers on NHS Pensions coronavirus (COVID-19) response
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have taken, and continue to take, proactive steps to ensure we support members, employers and colleagues.
This has included introducing a number of easements and changes to processes to…
Refreshed TRS and Annual Benefit Statements now available
Refreshed Total Reward Statements (TRS) and Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) are now available.
Visit our TRS website to find out how to view your statement.
Each year your pensions records are updated to the 31 March from information sent to us by…
Ill health retirement and serious ill health retirement forms
When sending ill health application forms, please ensure that all reports are enclosed including any report from a member’s specialist(s).
Please ensure the correct version of the application form is used and sent to NHS Pensions to consider. In…
NHS Discharge Medicines Service
The NHS Discharge Medicines Service (NHS DMS) is a new essential service for community pharmacy contractors. As an essential service, it must be provided by all community pharmacy contractors.
The service has been established to:
ensure…
2023/24 seasonal flu vaccine reimbursement
As with previous flu seasons, 2023/24 flu reimbursement claims are expected to be reviewed. This means you might get asked to submit information to support your reimbursement claims.
Throughout the flu season you should keep records of the vaccines…
Changes to the AW171 retirements benefits process
It’s been a few months since we introduced the final system changes to automate the AW171 process. You now no longer need to send us the AW171 form to trigger a review of the pension in payment and determine whether a revised pension is appropriate…
Reimbursement price changes – March 2025
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the reimbursement price for the following product in Part VIII of the Drug Tariff has been redetermined, in the months as set out in the table, to reflect an increase in the NHS list…
Pharmacy First - Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework
This is a message on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care
On Monday 31 March 2025, the details of the contractual settlement for 2025/26 were announced, which included changes to Pharmacy First; one of the changes announced was a…
Replacement dental appliances
If you need a replacement for a lost or broken NHS denture, bridge or orthodontic appliance, your dental practice will charge you.
The current charge is £98.00 per appliance.
You will have to pay the NHS charge even if you normally qualify for…
Tax implications
Contributions paid to additional pension benefits qualify for tax relief. They cannot exceed 100% of your taxable pay.
Lifetime Allowance
From 6 April 2006 to 5 April 2024 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) set a lifetime allowance limit. This is on…