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A reminder on maximum service / maximum pension age membership and McCloud
Following regulations for the McCloud remedy which came into effect on 1 October 2023, we are working to offer eligible active members their choice at the point they retire from Summer 2024.
Although maximum service / maximum pension age members…
Employer events
The NHS Pensions Stakeholder Engagement team support employers with their administration responsibilities for the Scheme and can help with any queries you may have.
We organise events, courses and training for Scheme employers including:
basic…
Options on leaving the Scheme
Leaving the Scheme
To leave the Scheme, a member must complete part 1 of the Application to leave the NHS Pension Scheme (SD502) form. This form is available on the Leaving or taking a break from the Scheme webpage on the Member Hub.
You must…
Electronic Staff Record (ESR)
Information and guides to help you use the Electronic Staff Record.
ESR best working practice guide (PDF: 122KB)
An ESR - NHS Pensions Interface guide (PDF: 852KB) is available.
The guide covers a range of areas, including:
new joiners…
Exhibitions
In May we had an exhibition stand at the Royal College of Nursing Congress Exhibition 2019, held in Liverpool. We were overwhelmed with the interest we received during the three days. All in all, we engaged with around 400 members of the NHS Pension…
NHS AVC Scheme transfer from Equitable Life to Utmost Life and Pensions
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…
Change of circumstances
If you get an NHS pension, it’s very important that you let us know straight away if your personal details, bank details or circumstances change.
If you have a change of circumstances and don’t tell us, this could result in suspension of your…
NHS Trust wholly owned subsidiary companies
Trust Wholly Owned Subsidiary Companies
The Department of Health and Social Care have confirmed that NHS Trust Wholly Owned subsidiaries can apply for access to the NHS Pension Scheme for compulsorily transferring staff, and new starters. Access…
Leaving or taking a break from the scheme
There are a number of ways you can leave or take a break from the scheme.
Watch our video for help to understand what you would be giving up if you decide to opt out:
Download the video transcript (PDF: 146KB…
Department of Health and Social Care launches consultation on proposed Scheme regulation changes for second stage of McCloud Remedy
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced a consultation on proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme regulations, which are required to implement the second part of the McCloud remedy.
In 2015 the government made changes to…