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Special Class status (SCS) – Retention of SCS for Managers
A number of cases have recently been identified where employers have incorrectly recorded individual managers as having automatic entitlement to SCS (i.e. Capacity Code = 01, Nurse with Special Class status when the Capacity Code should be 04 –…
Family benefits and life assurance
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…
Travel to receive NHS treatment
Certain groups can claim help with the cost of travel to receive NHS care in England if they:
are referred by a doctor (GP or hospital doctor), ophthalmic practitioner or dentist
make an extra journey to go to hospital or another place to…
Annual Allowance extension of voluntary scheme pays facility from tax year 2017/18
Members are liable for an annual allowance charge if their total pension growth - across all their pension schemes in a tax year, shown on their annual allowance pension savings statement as their pension input amount - is more than their available…
NHS Pharmacy First Service (PFS)
The PFS will be a new advanced service that will replace the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS). The full service will consist of three elements:
Pharmacy First (clinical pathways) – new element
Pharmacy First (urgent repeat…
Update on introduction of member contributions changes
Following a consultation earlier this year regarding changes to member contributions that will be implemented from 1 October 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has recently consulted on proposals for how the pensionable earnings…
Security vulnerability disclosure policy
This disclosure policy applies to anyone considering reporting security vulnerabilities to us. We recommend reading the policy in full before reporting a vulnerability.
We value those who take the time and effort to report security vulnerabilities…
New NHS Pensions member events for NHS dental practitioners
A new series of NHS Pensions member events are now available specifically for NHS dental practitioners who are part of the NHS Pension Scheme
The events aim to provide more clarity on what the Scheme is and the benefits that members are entitled to…
Tax information
Annual Allowance
Employer information required for Annual Allowance
By law, employers must provide NHS Pensions with available pay and membership information to allow Pension Savings Statements to be provided to members. The deadline for 2019/…
Training Grant
The Training Grant is a non-means-tested grant of £5,000 each academic year for eligible students.
Specialist Subject Payment (SSP)
On top of the Training Grant, you can get an extra £1,000 per academic year if you're studying:
mental health…