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Please note these forms are for employer use onlyYou can use the forms on this page to manage a member’s pension record.Due to your personal browser settings you may not be able to edit and save changes to the forms without first downloading them to…

You can use the information and guides on this page to help you work with the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).Get startedUse the ESR best working practice guide (PDF: 122KB) to help you understand how to keep NHS Pensions records accurate in ESR.…

A lifetime’s savings lost in a momentThe Pensions Regulator has warned that pension scams are on the increase in the UK.Some NHS Pension Scheme members may have already been targets.‘One off pension investments’, ‘pension loans’ or ‘upfront cash’…

Only some members will be affected by the changes.You’re affected if you joined a public service pension scheme on or before 31 March 2012 and:you had continuous pensionable service between 1 April 2015 and the 31 March 2022 (or your retirement…

You can apply to transfer another pension into the NHS Pension Scheme. Any pension you transfer will be added to your NHS Pension benefits.Moving within the NHSIf you move from one NHS employer in England and Wales to another, your NHS Pension…

Normal pension age is: 60 years old in the 1995 section 65 years old in the 2008 section Members with special class status in the 1995 section may have the right to retire from a normal pension age of 55. In the 2015 scheme, it's the…

You can access technical guidance about the NHS Pension Scheme to help you administer it correctly. New administrators of the NHS Pension SchemeWe recommend reading our Employer’s quick start guide (Word: 904KB) if you’ve recently been accepted…

Information on exchanging part of an annual pension for a lump sum. At retirement, members may be able to exchange some annual pension for a lump sum / larger lump sum. This applies to: 1995 section (except members who left before 1 April 2008…

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…

The latest instalment of our NHS Pensions podcast is now available. The newest episode delves into the subject of family benefits and what benefits are available to NHS Pension Scheme members in the event of death in service. The panel discuss death…