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We have become aware of an error that may have affected some pension savings statements dated between 20 April and 27 April 2022. These statements were issued on 28 April 2022.  As a precaution we are recalculating and issuing new statements to all…

The value of pension benefits can be taken into account in a divorce settlement. If a member is getting divorced, they may be asked to obtain a cash equivalent transfer value of their pension benefits. If they do, they will ask you to complete the…

We are consulting on a new set of proposals to offer senior clinicians more control over their pensions growth, so they can continue to provide the services that patients need. Senior NHS clinicians are concerned that pension tax charges are making…

The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. It’s open to all NHS employees and employees of other approved organisations. Pension benefits are based on earnings and how long a member has been in the Scheme. Backed by…

Jump to: Pensions scams Anyone can fall victim to pension scams because they can be difficult to spot. In one year, 1 in 17 adults were victims to fraud according to the 2023 Crime Survey for England and Wales.  Scammers are typically…

Electronic Publication of Accounts The maintenance and integrity of the NHS Business Services Authority’s website is the responsibility of the Accounting Officer; the work carried out by the auditors does not involve consideration of these matters…

This information is intended to support independent financial advisors (IFAs), unions and other bodies or organisation representing individual members. You can find out: how to access information about a specific member NHS Pensions scheme year…

What you can do in the member hub In the member hub you'll find all the information you need about being a member of the NHS Pension Scheme, including accessing both the 1995-2008 Member Guide (PDF: 5.13MB) and the 2015 Member Guide (PDF: 2.64MB…

You can apply for an adult dependant’s pension if you’re the spouse, civil partner or long term partner of a Scheme member who has died. Read the survivor's guide (PDF: 377KB) before applying for a dependant's pension. Watch our video for more…

There are 2 NHS Pension schemes. There's the 1995 / 2008 Scheme and the 2015 Scheme. From 1 April 2022, all new and active members of the NHS Pension Scheme are members of the 2015 Scheme. Watch our video to understand about the NHS Pension Scheme…