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A lifetime’s savings lost in a moment The 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…

A new life assurance scheme has been introduced for eligible frontline health and social care workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The scheme covers staff who provide hands-on personal care for people who have contracted coronavirus…

The NHS Bursary provides funding for eligible medical or dental students who normally live in England. If you're eligible, you could get: a non-means tested bursary a means tested bursary, which is based on parental, spouse, partner or civil…

Combatting antimicrobial resistance, the UK’s second five-year national action plan promotes optimal use of antimicrobials in humans to ensure safe, effective care by strengthening antimicrobial stewardship programmes. It aims to reduce UK…

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…

Access for: registered users through ePACT2 public users through Catalyst Prescribing analysis reports provides information about volume and cost of prescribing which has taken place for primarily a Commissioner / Provider or Practice during…

Employer contribution rate arrangements to remain for 2020/21 The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%. The Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation response announcing the rise,…

NHS Volunteering is the official volunteering website for the NHS in England. The website is free to use and is being delivered on behalf of NHS England by the NHS Business Services Authority. The site is a 'find and apply' service, supporting the…

The England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) is now closed to new applications With effect from 1 April 2025, EIBSS is now closed to new applications for anyone who has historically been infected with hepatitis C, HIV or both, from NHS blood…

Contribution collection Payment schedule NHS employers have a statutory duty to ensure scheme contributions reach the NHS Pensions’ bank account by the 19th of the month following the month in which the earnings were paid to the member. 2025 to…