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Change of circumstances
If you get an NHS pension, it’s very important that you let us know straight away if your personal details, bank details or circumstances change.
If you have a change of circumstances and don’t tell us, this could result in suspension of your…
GP Pensions member events
For the first time, NHS Pensions are hosting GP member events. Each session will be two hours long and include presentations on the following topics:
Which GP certificate – An overview of the different types of GPs and which certificates need to…
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC)
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…
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UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)
Apply online for a new or replacement UK GHIC
If you cannot apply for a UK GHIC using our online service or you are currently experiencing difficulties with an outstanding application, contact us using…
New employer guides available
A new abatement basic overview guide for employers is now available on our website. The guide has been created to help employers understand when abatement applies for re-employed pensioners and how we calculate the figures.
A basic administration…
Manufacturers and suppliers
Guidance for manufacturers and suppliers of medicines, oxygen and appliances.
This includes:
updating us on product details and price information through Medicines Data - dm+d
access to the home oxygen therapy application
information on…
NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rates 2024/25 – DHSC
The recent Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the NHS Pension Scheme confirmed that the transitional approach that has operated since 2019/20 for employer contributions will continue in 2024/25. This means that from 1 April…
Electronic prescriptions
Get your prescriptions electronically and save time and money for the NHS
Electronic prescriptions service (EPS)
EPS is replacing the need for most paper prescriptions, working towards a paper free NHS. You can send your prescription…
Lump sum allowances from 6 April 2024
New HMRC lump sum allowances from 6 April 2024
As part of their Spring Budget 2023, the government announced the removal of the lifetime allowance charge from 6 April 2023 and lifetime allowance from 6 April 2024.
The Finance Act 2024 amended the…
Sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
You're entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
are aged 60 or over
are registered blind or partially sighted
have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
are aged 40 or over and have a close relative (parent, sibling or child) with a…