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Nominations
You can choose who you'd like to receive your NHS Pension benefits after you die.This is called making a nomination, and it can:give you the choice about who receives a lump sum after you die, if one's payablespeed up the process for your family or…
Bereavement forms and closing member records
NHS Pensions is currently improving the way we process claims for death benefits. To help the process run as effectively as possible it is essential that the correct forms are completed and member records updated accurately.
Death in service forms…
Make or change a nomination
If you've already made a nomination, the details are on your statement.
If you want your death benefits to be paid to your spouse/partner, you do not need to make a nomination if you:
are married
are in a civil partnership
have a…
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…
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…
What happens to your pension when you die
The NHS Pension Scheme gives you 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 dependant’s…
Adult dependant's pension
In the event of your death, a lump sum and pension may be paid to your surviving spouse, registered civil partner, qualifying partner or nominated recipient.
We may pay an adult dependant's pension to:
your surviving spouse
your…
My NHS Pension
My NHS Pension lets you manage your NHS pension online. You can register for the service if you:currently pay into the NHS Pension Schemehave paid into the NHS Pension Scheme in the past but you no longer do so – for example, if you no…
Updated guidance on using EPS in remote consultations
Updated guidance on the use of the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) in remote consultations has now been published by NHS Digital and shared with GP practices and other care settings that use EPS.
Nomination is still recommended to be used…
National Community Dental Service (CDS) Waiting List Collection
On behalf of NHS England, we are collecting the amended monthly Community Dental Services (CDS) Waiting List Data Collection (WLDC), beginning in August 2025.You can read NHS England’s letter regarding systems, and guidance for contractors…