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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…

An email went out to all employers on 5 March 2019 highlighting the proposed changes which were outlined in a consultation document released by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). We have highlighted below the main changes that will be…

If an NHS pension member has died, you should let us know as soon as you can. Once we know, we can make sure all the monies and benefits are paid quickly and accurately. If we do not know, we may continue to make payments. This means whoever is…

The Social Work Bursary (SWB) is a grant to support eligible social work students who normally live in England. If you’re an eligible undergraduate student, you can get help with your living costs while you study. If you’re an eligible…

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…

NHS wigs and fabric supports supplied through a hospital are free if you live in Scotland or Wales. The current charges in England are: stock modacrylic wig: £80.15 partial wig - human hair: £212.35 full made-to-order wig - human hair: £310.55…

The NHS Protect-Welsh Government agreement In 2001, NHS Protect entered into a joint working agreement with the Welsh Government (WG) to provide specialist counter fraud support services to NHS Wales. The terms of the agreement under section 83 of…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is responsible for this service. Why we process your information When you complete a course of NHS dental treatment, your dentist submits some of your treatment details to us. You agreed to this when…

Regular bulletins are created to provide useful updates for dental commissioners and providers and performers. Bulletins will be emailed to all relevant recipients using the email address held in Compass. Make sure these details are kept up to date…

Background Innovation scorecard overview The Innovation Scorecard is an action taken from the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) paper titled "Innovation Health and Wealth: Accelerating Adoption and Diffusion in the NHS" (IHW)…