Pensions

NHS Pension Scheme review: briefings
A number of briefings have been published by NHS Confederation (now NHS Employers) on behalf of the review partners outlining the issues and discussions that have informed the consultation. These can be found Link to an external websitehere

NHS Pension Scheme

Background and overview


The NHS Pension Sheme dates back to 1948. It is a statutory (scheme rules are enshrined in law, as opposed to a trust deed), occupational (connected to NHS employment) scheme. The NHS Pension Scheme is a voluntary scheme in which members can join at any time during their employment within the NHS. The normal retirement age is 60 for both men and women, although there are provisions for those with special status to retire from age 55 without a reduction in pension benefits. Link to another page on this siteMore

Latest updates

NHS Pensions - new scheme explained

(22/08/08) UNISON have produced a brief guide to the new NHS pension scheme that came into force on April 1 2008.

NHS Pensions deal signed off

(21/09/07) Final agreement on changes to the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Wales

NHS Pensions Update

(08/09/06) Final proposals for consultation has been agreed between the NHS employers and the NHS trade unions. A series of documents are attached which provide full details along with a press release issued from Karen Jennings, National Secretary.

Contact

Contact details
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work.
• Write to: Pensions unit, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
Recent documents

A brief guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and Wales

UNISON guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and Wales
Link to a PDF document on this siteA brief guide to the new NHS pension schemes in England and Wales

What about your pension during strike action

An issue often raised when strike action is imminent. But, in fact, a strike of a few days would not normally have any significant effect on benefits. Read full details in our factsheet.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWhat about your pension during strike action

Pensions consultation factsheet

The Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Consultation by Employers and Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2006 require employers with at least 100 employees to consult with pension scheme members when proposing "listed changes".
Link to a PDF document on this sitePensions consultation factsheet
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