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Update to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)
Further to the NHS Pensions and the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) article in our June 2020 newsletter, HMRC has published further information as part of their business support during COVID-19, which confirms the way in which the furlough…
Error on 2023/24 Pension Savings Statements
We are aware of an error on NHS Pension Scheme members’ 2023/24 Pension Saving Statements (PSS) issued to a small number of members. This means the Pension Input Amount figure stated on your PSS is lower than it should be. If you have not received a…
Additional pension
Additional pension allows you to buy extra annual pension if you're an active member of the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme. All active members moved to the 2015 Scheme from 1 April 2022 as part of the public service pensions remedy, also known as McCloud…
Pensions Online
Pensions Online (POL) is an online tool based on the internal NHS Network (N3).
It gives employers the facility to update and amend members' pension records.
Complete our form to make amendments to the Pensions Online administrator details (PDF:…
What happens to your pension when you die
The NHS Pension Scheme provides members with life assurance cover and lump sum benefits that can help to look after your loved ones after you’re gone.
As a pensioner member, your family or someone you have nominated may be eligible to receive a…
Increasing benefits
Members can increase their pension benefits in a number of ways.
Additional Pension
To set up an Additional Pension, follow the instructions in the Additional Pension decision tree (PDF: 311KB).
Added Years
Read the Added Years factsheet (…
Pension Awareness 2023: Building a solid future
Pension Awareness Week is all about helping to raise awareness of the importance of pensions. Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information on the NHS Pension Scheme, what it is and why it’s so valuable.
If you’re actively contributing to the…
2023/24 pension savings calculation error: claim reimbursement for associated costs
If you have been affected by the 2023/24 pension savings calculation error, we can reimburse you for additional costs you reasonably incur as a direct result of the error. This includes interest and additional accountancy fees.
We are developing…
February 2021 update on government changes to public service pension schemes
The Court of Appeal ruling on 'protection', known as the McCloud Judgment
In 2015 the government made changes to reform the majority of public service pension schemes. These reforms did not apply to members within 10 years of their normal pension…
Department of Health and Social Care launches consultation on NHS Pension Scheme member contribution rates
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the member contribution rates for the NHS Pension Scheme.
New structure for member contributions
This new member contribution structure will contain new…