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Accessibility statement for Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme
This accessibility statement applies to Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.
This website is run by the NHS Business Services Authority. We want as many people as possible to be able to use this website. For example, that means you should be able to…
Accessibility statement for Buy an NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate
This accessibility statement applies to the Buy an NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy Prescription Prepayment Certificate website.
This website is run by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). We want as many people as possible to be able to…
Transferring in
Time limits
Time limits apply to all transfer applications, including a transfer of additional voluntary contributions to one of our Money Purchase Additional Voluntary Contributions providers.
If an employee is not a member of the main Scheme,…
About the NHS Pension Scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. It’s open to all NHS employees and employees of other approved organisations.
Pension benefits are based on earnings and how long a member has been in the Scheme. Backed by…
The NHS Pension Scheme for England and Wales - proposed changes to scheme regulations 2019
An email went out to all employers on 5 March 2019 highlighting the proposed changes which were outlined in a consultation document released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).
We have highlighted below the main changes that will be…
Letting us know that a pensioner member has died
If an NHS pension member has died, you should let us know as soon as you can. Once we know, we can make sure all the monies and benefits are paid quickly and accurately.
If we do not know, we may continue to make payments. This means whoever is…
Free NHS prescriptions
Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions.
Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…
Wigs and fabric supports
NHS wigs and fabric supports supplied through a hospital are free if you live in Scotland or Wales. The current charges in England are:
stock modacrylic wig: £80.15
partial wig - human hair: £212.35
full made-to-order wig - human hair: £310.55…
Social Work Bursary (SWB)
The Social Work Bursary (SWB) is a grant to support eligible social work students who normally live in England.
If you’re an eligible undergraduate student, you can get help with your living costs while you study.
If you’re an eligible…
HRT PPC guidance
On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients.
The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…