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NHS Pension SchemeBackground and overviewThe 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. More
Latest updatesNHS Pensions deal signed off(21/09/07) Final agreement on changes to the NHS Pension Scheme for England and WalesNHS 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. |
ContactContact 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
LGPS Newsletter: 74Government consults over cost-sharing. Find out how you can get involved. Plus all the latest on the local government pension scheme. LGPS Newsletter: 74
LGPS campaign news 73All the latest on the local government pension scheme, including the government's response to consultation on extending the rule of 85 LGPS campaign news 73
Third tier ill health consultation letterDraft proposals to amend Regulation 20 of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) Regulations 2007 (the benefit regulations) to provide a third tier of ill health provision. Third tier ill health consultation letter
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