NHS Pension scheme
The NHS Pension Scheme 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on NHS Pension Scheme Heads of Agreement
If you are unsure about anything in the Heads of Agreement you should find the answer in our FAQ document. Please remember that this is not an agreement or deal, simply the Government's final offer to the health unions
UNISON commentary on NHS pension scheme Heads of Agreement
UNISON commentary on the NHS Pension Scheme Heads of Agreement (HoA). Please note that the Heads of Agreement is the government's final offer to unions in health – it is not an agreement or deal.
FAQs for Ambulance membership ballot
FAQs for Ambulance membership ballot for action short of a strike in the event of further industrial action on pensions.
Pension contribution rises will still hit hard
(08/12/2011) UNISON today hit back at new pensions’ proposals that will hit the pockets of thousands of nurses, paramedics, occupational therapists and other key NHS staff hard. The union criticised the timing of the announcement as unhelpful when pensions negotiations are still ongoing.
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