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Understanding the effect of the McCloud remedy period rollback on annual allowance
If you're affected by the changes to public service pension schemes, sometimes known as ‘McCloud’ or the Public Service Pension Remedy, you will be asked if you would like to receive legacy scheme or reform scheme pension benefits for your…
Reminder: Third parties signing claimant application forms
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…
Update on error on 2023/24 Pension Savings Statements
Following our previous update, we can now provide more information to Scheme members affected by the 2023/24 pension savings calculation error.
We have written to affected members directly and will continue to provide regular updates. You do not…
Cost of being in the Scheme
All members of the NHS Pension Scheme pay a percentage of their pensionable pay to the scheme each month, known as a contribution rate.
From 1 April 2025, the amount you pay for your pension will change. On this page you can find more information…
Understanding the effect of rollback on annual allowance
The Public Service Pensions Remedy and pension tax
Some members affected by the Public Service Pensions Remedy, also known as McCloud, will need to update their pension tax information with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
This is because, as part…
Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Information and guides to help you use the Electronic Staff Record.
ESR best working practice guide (PDF: 122KB)
For information on how to ESR works for NHS Pensions and feeds data to and from POL via the interface, refer to the Pensions section…
Department of Health and Social Care launches consultation on introduction of retirement flexibilities
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a consultation on proposals to amend the NHS Pension Scheme rules to help retain more experienced NHS clinicians and remove barriers to staff returning to work following retirement.
What is…
Non-POL updates - end of year information
On an annual basis all employing authorities (EAs) are required to submit end of year information to NHS Pensions. You must submit this information to NHS Pensions by 24 May 2024.
If you use Pensions Online (POL) you should submit this year end…
Stakeholder Engagement Team
Our team is here to help employers administer the NHS Pension Scheme and can help with any queries you may have.
Our purpose is to:
engage and educate employers and members
escalate any issues
act as the voice of employers
ensure…
Bereavements
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…