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Letting us know that a pensioner member has died
How to let us know
If an NHS pension member has died, you should tell us as soon as you can. The sooner we know, the sooner we can make sure that all monies and benefits due are paid quickly and accurately.
For example, if we don’t know that an…
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…
Benefits payable on death
In the event of your death, a lump sum and pension benefits for your dependants may be payable.
The benefits payable will depend on your circumstances at the time of your death.
A lump sum on death is a normally tax free sum of money that:
is…
Universal electronic prescriptions could save NHS £300m in next three years
Prescription processing is to become digital by default as the final phase of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) is rolled out across the country.
The latest improvement to EPS - known as Phase 4 - allows prescriptions for all patients to be…
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…
Bigger lump sum purchase
This is only for people who were members of the Scheme before 25 March 1972 (1995 Section only).
It applies to anyone who either:
is or has been married
has a civil partner
has a surviving Scheme partner
The person must be nominated to…
Allocation - Retirement Flexibility
Allocation is a retirement flexibility that is available to all members of the NHS Pension Scheme.
Following a review of the enquiries we receive about allocation, it was evident that we needed to make the application process and available guidance…
New NHS Pensions member events for NHS dental practitioners
A new series of NHS Pensions member events are now available specifically for NHS dental practitioners who are part of the NHS Pension Scheme.
The events aim to provide more clarity on what the Scheme is and the benefits that members are entitled…
National Community Dental Service (CDS) Waiting List Collection 2023-24
On behalf of your NHS England and Improvement regional dental commissioning team, the Community Dental Services (CDS) data collection survey will continue with quarterly collections during 2023-24. Collecting this data will:
provide a national…
eRD information for the Best Practice Show 2023
eRD top tips
Be prepared to invest some ‘set–up’ time at the practice. This is an ‘invest to save’ process.
Start small – increase numbers and expand the selection criteria as the confidence of the prescriber and practice increases.
Improve…