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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…

We have created a series of member ‘journeys’ for you to use with members. They have been designed to act as a quick guide for different pensions events which you can print out to give to members or send them a link to the journey they need. They…

You may have noticed that the content on the website looks a little bit different. This is because we have reviewed the web pages to make them easy to read and scannable. This will help you and members pick out key words and find the information you…

We will only accept a third party signature on benefit application forms such as, Part B of  form AW33E, the retirement benefits application form AW8 and application to commute ill health retirement benefits form AW341, where the member has…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…