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The NHS Pension Scheme is a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. It’s open to all NHS employees and employees of other approved organisations. Pension benefits are based on earnings and how long a member has been in the Scheme. Backed by…

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,…

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the member contribution rates for the NHS Pension Scheme. New structure for member contributions This new member contribution structure will contain new…

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the outcome of the consultation on proposed amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme regulations to be introduced in April 2024.  Changes that apply to all members  Contribution rates may…

Our member events will help you understand more about your NHS pension and the NHS Pension Scheme. We have events planned throughout the year to help you: understand what the NHS Pension Scheme is find out about your Total Reward Statement and…

In 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed changes to the amount members pay for their NHS Pension benefits. We wrote to members at the time and explained that some changes would take effect on 1 October 2022, while others…