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We are now undertaking our employer surveys on a monthly basis and the feedback that is provided helps us to assess and improve our existing processes. It also enables us to look for additional ways in which we can improve the service provided.…

Colleagues from Information Services, Pensions and Scanning came together on 6-7 October at the Best Practice Show in NEC Birmingham, to promote NHS Business Service Authority (NHSBSA) services to various NHS professionals. With over 260 visitors to…

This is a further reminder for employers to ensure that any applications for Protection of Pay or Voluntary Protection of Pay are submitted to NHS Pensions within the relevant time limits. Also, that sufficient, supporting information is included…

Refreshed TRS/ Annual Benefits Statement will be made available by the end of August 2020 and the mid-year refresh will be available in December 2020. The employer contributions increased with effect from 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%. You…

We have noticed an increase in 2015 Scheme retirement applications being submitted by employer’s with the reason for retirement given as 'age' and the member has not yet reached their State Pension Age. To retire from the 2015 Scheme on age grounds…

GP Locum forms A and B for 2021/22 are now available on the Information for practitioners and non-GP Providers webpage of our Member Hub. The ‘10-week rule’ for declaring pensionable locum work has been suspended for 2021/22 to give GP locums more…

When sending application forms to the NHSBSA, including the AW33E Consideration of entitlement to ill health retirement benefits form, you should ensure that forms are scanned in the correct order from page 1 to the end of the document before…

TRS and Annual Benefits Statement will be made available by the end of August 2021 and the mid-year refresh will be available in December 2021. The employer contributions increased with effect from 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%. You were…

The third episode of our NHS Pensions podcast is now available. The third instalment delves into the various benefits of the NHS Pension Scheme including additional pension, lump sums, early retirement, and ill health options. The podcast series is…

The fifth episode of our NHS Pensions podcast is now available. The fifth instalment delves into the subject of Partial Retirement; focusing on what Partial Retirement is, who is eligible and what processes are involved in applying. The podcast…