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NHS Pension scheme
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.
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Latest updates
Overpayment of NHS pensions
(19/12/08) Around 51,000 NHS pensioners may be affected by the recent government announcement that there has been an overpayment of pensions.
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
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(19/12/08) Around 51,000 NHS pensioners may be affected by the recent government announcement that there has been an overpayment of pensions.
(22/08/08) UNISON have produced a brief guide to the new NHS pension scheme that came into force on April 1 2008.
(21/09/07) Final agreement on changes to the NHS Pension Scheme for England and Wales
Contact details
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work.
• Write to: Pensions unit, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
• For urgent help and advice at work go to Help at Work.
• Write to: Pensions unit, 1 Mabledon Place, London WC1H 9AJ
Recent documents
Fighting Attacks on Member Pension Rights
UNISON is committed to fighting attacks on our member’s pension rights. Have a look at the presentation material we provided at the National Delegate Conference on what these threats are and how we can help
Fighting Attacks [PowerPoint presentation]
Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared
In the current economic climate in particular all pension schemes are under threat and potentially subject to detrimental changes. Young members particularly are at risk and hence it’s vital you know what your rights are and that UNISON is doing everything it can to try to improve and protect your pension rights.
Fighting attacks on pension schemes - be prepared
LGPS Newsletter 81
UNISON wins ill-health transitional protection case which calls into question ill-health pension awards.LGPS Newsletter 81
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