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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…

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…

At the start of the COVID 19 outbreak we took a number of steps to support employers who were encountering issues due to the lockdown restrictions. This included agreeing to accept certain applications forms in PDF/Word format via email, instead of…

This page was last updated on 8 May 2025. Payments Payments Current processing times Payment of your retirement benefits Within 30 calendar days from the date of your retirement, or from the date we received all…

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…

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 whoever is…