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New postal address
From 20 February 2024 our postal address will change to:
NHS Pensions
PO Box 683
Unit 5
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 9EE
Don’t worry if you’ve sent any correspondence to our Bolton address, post will be automatically redirected to our new…
Data Management
The Data Management inbox (datamanagement@nhsbsa.nhs.uk) is not for general queries and should only be used in the following urgent cases:
To clear errors.
If you’ve been unable to make a change on POL and the POL helpdesk has been unable to…
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…
Non-POL updates - end of year information
On an annual basis all employing authorities (EAs) are required to submit end of year information to NHS Pensions. You must submit this information to NHS Pensions by 24 May 2024.
If you use Pensions Online (POL) you should submit this year end…
Divorce or dissolution of a civil partnership
The value of pension benefits can be taken into account in a divorce settlement.
If a member is getting divorced, they may be asked to obtain a cash equivalent transfer value of their pension benefits.
If they do, they will ask you to complete the…
Contributions to the NHS Pension Scheme are changing
In 2022, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposed changes to the amount members pay for their NHS Pension benefits. We wrote to members at the time and explained that some changes would take effect on 1 October 2022, while others…
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/…
DHSC consultation outcome - April 2024 scheme regulation changes
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has published the outcome of the consultation on proposed amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme regulations to be introduced in April 2024.
Changes that apply to all members
Contribution rates may…
Ill health
If you're an employer supporting a member with an ill health application, we've made the process as easy as possible to navigate on our website.
The following information gives you all that you'll need, including an ill health guide for employers…
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…