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Published 5 September 2024 Dependency Forming Medicines 2023/24 - Statistical Summary Narrative   Summary This publication describes the prescribing and dispensing of dependency-forming medicines in a primary care setting in England. It does not…

Pension Awareness Week is all about helping to raise awareness of the importance of pensions. Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information on the NHS Pension Scheme, what it is and why it’s so valuable. Don’t lose track of your pension It’s…

On 1 April 2023, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) introduced a new Prescription Prepayment Certificate (PPC) to reduce the cost of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for patients. The certificate will be valid for 12 months and covers…

From 1 October 2023, members with 1995 Section benefits can take partial retirement. You can find more information on partial retirement, including a guide for employers on our Employer hub. We’ve put steps in place to process partial retirement…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has been named as a runner up at the Health Service Journal Value Awards for its work to tackle fraudulent and incorrect claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. The NHSBSA started…

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…

Published 8 December 2022 Summary Mental health is a key area of the NHS Long Term Plan published in 2019.  This publication aims to describe the prescribing of medicines used to improve mental health in England that are subsequently dispensed in…

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a consultation on proposals to amend the NHS Pension Scheme rules to help retain more experienced NHS clinicians and remove barriers to staff returning to work following retirement. What is…

Published 8 July 2021 Summary Mental health is a key area of the NHS Long Term Plan published in 2019. This publication aims to describe the prescribing of medicines used to improve mental health in England that are subsequently dispensed in the…

You can apply for an adult dependant’s pension if you’re the spouse, civil partner or long term partner of a Scheme member who has died. Read the survivor's guide (PDF: 377KB) before applying for a dependant's pension. Watch our video for more…