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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…

We provide active and deferred members with an Annual Benefit Statement (ABS). They’re also known as Total Reward Statements (TRS) and can be accessed via Electronic Staff Record (ESR). You can watch our video for information about how to request…

You may be able to increase your NHS pension in different ways:

It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge. Find out if you’re entitled to NHS…

It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge…

We have information to help you understand what you need to do when a member dies. When a member dies Death in membership Read our factsheet to find out what to do if a member dies while working for the NHS: Death in membership - useful…

Jump to: Only certain benefits entitle you to help with NHS costs. In Scotland or Wales, NHS prescriptions are already free. You're also entitled to free NHS dental check ups and NHS sight tests in Scotland, and free NHS dental check ups up…

Some groups are automatically entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Others can apply for certificates that entitle them to free NHS prescriptions. Some prescribed items are always free, including contraceptives and medication given to hospital…

Pharmacy contractors can find more information about RTEC, including how to register, on the Community Pharmacy England (CPE) website. RTEC lets your local pharmacy see if you need to pay for your NHS prescriptions. They will do this when you pick…

Certain groups don't have to pay NHS dental treatment charges.  You should always check with your dentist whether your treatment is private or NHS. If you're entitled to free NHS treatment and the treatment you receive is a mixture of NHS and…