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All members of the NHS Pension Scheme pay a percentage of their pensionable pay to the scheme each month, known as a contribution rate. From 1 April 2025, the amount you pay for your pension will change. On this page you can find more information…

There are 2 NHS Pension schemes. There's the 1995 / 2008 Scheme and the 2015 Scheme. From 1 April 2022, all new and active members of the NHS Pension Scheme are members of the 2015 Scheme. Watch our video to understand about the NHS Pension Scheme…

We provide active and deferred members with an Annual Benefit Statement (ABS). They’re also known as Total Reward Statements (TRS) and can be accessed via Electronic Staff Record (ESR). You can watch our video for information about how to request…

You may be able to increase your NHS pension in different ways:

It is the medical exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not the medical condition. If you do not have a valid medical exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge. Find out if you’re entitled to NHS…

It is the maternity exemption certificate that entitles you to free NHS prescriptions, not being pregnant or having given birth in the last 12 months. If you do not have a valid maternity exemption certificate, you may be liable for a penalty charge…