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A reminder for employers that all requests for disclosure information must be received by NHS Pensions between 4 January 2021 and 26 February 2021. This will allow us to provide you with the necessary disclosure information by 1 April 2021.  We are…

It’s been a few months since we introduced the final system changes to automate the AW171 process. You now no longer need to send us the AW171 form to trigger a review of the pension in payment and determine whether a revised pension is appropriate…

We will be rolling out the onboarding of My NHS Pension to Scheme members who have access to ESR (Electronic Staff Record) in the new year.  Onboarding to My NHS Pension has been taking place in phases, and we have successfully invited and…

The Stakeholder Engagement Team has been cascading information over the last few months to inform non Pensions Online (POL) organisations of the changes being implemented in 2018 with the end of year return. To support employers through these…

Although Equitable Life closed to new business in 2001, the NHS AVC Scheme with Equitable Life remained open because it was established before the closure. As a result, members of the NHS Pension Scheme who had previously paid contributions to…

When sending NHS Pensions the ill-health retirement application form and any supporting medical evidence, ensure these are sent to us as soon as possible.  This is particularly important for members who receive a terminal diagnosis. Sadly, NHS…

NHS Pensions will be hosting GP Pension Member Events soon.  Our first events will be held in July, and will cover the following subjects:  Which GP Certificate? - Covering what certificates need to be completed for a GP to pension their work.…

POL will be available throughout May, June, and July 2022 between 7am and 7pm apart from the periods noted below for scheduled system maintenance: Saturday 21 May - Sunday 22 May Saturday 28 May - Sunday 29 May Friday 10 June - Sunday 12 June…

POL will be available throughout August between 7am and 7pm apart from the following dates when there will be downtime for scheduled system maintenance: Sunday 20 August If we do need to bring POL down at short notice for urgent maintenance, we…

NHS Pensions has noted an increase in requests for Special Class and Mental Health Officer status for members who are working for CCGs. Special Class and Mental Health Officer status is primarily for members of staff who are engaged in the hands on…