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We would like to thank you for your continued support whilst the revised automated AW171 retirement benefits process has been bedding in. During the implementation we have worked with you to alleviate some of your initial concerns. We created a set…

​From 1 April 2022, all members of the NHS Pension Scheme will be members of our 2015 Scheme. The 2015 Scheme is a Career Average Revalued Earnings (CARE) scheme. This is a form of defined benefit pension scheme.   When you take your pension…

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…

Leaving the Scheme To leave the Scheme, a member must complete part 1 of the Application to leave the NHS Pension Scheme (SD502) form. This form is available on the Leaving or taking a break from the Scheme webpage on the Member Hub.   You must…

A PPC could save you money if you pay for your NHS prescriptions.  The certificate covers all your NHS prescriptions for a set price. You will save money if you need more than 3 items in 3 months, or 11 items in 12 months. The prescription charge…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Diversity and inclusion are about recognising that we're all different and have varying needs. Age, disability, gender reassignment (including non-binary), marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and…