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Assumed Daily Dose (ADD) Methodology
Introduction
This section explains the use of Assumed Daily Doses (ADDs) for measuring medicine utilisation in the Innovation Scorecard. It discusses why ADDs are used, how they are used in calculations, and the principles applied to assign ADDs.…
Partial retirement
If you're aged 55 and over and you have agreement from your employer, you can choose to take part, or all of your pension benefits while you continue working in NHS employment and build your pension benefits in the 2015 Scheme. This is called…
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
There are 2 NHS Pension schemes. There's the 1995 / 2008 Scheme and the 2015 Scheme.
From 1 April 2022, all new and active members of the NHS Pension Scheme are members of the 2015 Scheme.
Watch our video to understand about the NHS Pension Scheme…
Accessibility statement for the Healthcare Inequalities - NHS Prescribing of treatments licensed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding report
This accessibility statement applies to the 'Healthcare inequalities – NHS Prescribing of medications licensed for Heavy Menstrual Bleeding' report.
This website is run by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA). We want as many people as…
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,…
Claim a refund for treatment costs related to pre-planned treatment (S2)
An S2 certificate will cover eligible state-funded healthcare costs for pre-approved treatment received, within the dates of issue, on the same basis as a resident of the country you are receiving your treatment in.
Some countries may ask you to…
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…
Freedom of Information
Requesting information from NHSBSA
There are several ways to request information from us.
The Freedom of Information Act (FOI) gives you the right to ask for information held by a public authority. Anyone can ask for this information, and we’ll…
MYS – Pharmacy
A shortened MYS claims process for NHS Discharge Medicines Service will begin on Sunday 6 July 2025
For further information, see our news article: Shortened MYS claims process for NHS Discharge Medicines Service coming soon
Access MYS
Once you…
Leaving or taking a break from the scheme
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…