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From 1 April 2018 there are new arrangements regarding the pensionable status of Local Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) awarded to Consultants. Where a Consultant was already in receipt of a Local Clinical Excellence Award prior to April 2018 that…

The last 12 months have been an exciting time for the Stakeholder Engagement Team, appointing a further 5 Stakeholder Engagement Managers to build on the support we offer employers nationwide. We have also seen a steady increase in both the volume…

The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.3% to 20.6%, plus an employer’s levy of 0.08%. The Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation response announcing the rise, published in March 2019,…

Scheme Information and Claim Form  Information is now available at NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance 2020 The Secretary of State for Health has announced that staff who are performing vital frontline NHS or social care work during…

The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%, this includes the 0.08% administration charge. The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation response announcing the rise, published…

If you have a query about Pensions Online (POL) you are now able to contact us by the telephone helpline once again. Lines are open between 8am – 6pm and our Customer Contact Centre are available to support with your calls about e-forms, the…

The 2022 PhAS started on 1 January 2022 with payments for the 2022 PhAS made with the reconciliation payment from 1 April 2022. Contractors can apply for review of their PhAS eligibility as set out in the Pharmacy Access Scheme guidance. The review…

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…

Members will soon be able to apply to reinstate remedy period service if they opted out of the NHS Pension Scheme because of the discrimination identified in the McCloud judgement.   Members will be able to use a calculator to estimate the cost of…

In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS. Each year, the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t…