NHS Pension Scheme Changes

In 2003, NHS Employers began a joint review of the NHS pension scheme on behalf of NHS organisations, the Department of Health, the NHS Pension Agency and the National Assembly for Wales.

On 21 September 2007 the agreed changes to the NHS scheme were announced which will see the continuation of the current NHS Pension Scheme with some amendments from 1 April 2008 and the creation of a new NHS Pension Scheme for members joining NHS pensionable service from 1 April 2008.

Please note that ill health pensions are subject to the III Health Review, which is still ongoing.

The attached presentation can give some guidance towards the changes. If you would like further details please contact Gavin Tansey, who specialises with NHS pension on 0161 972 248 / 07921049621 or gavin.tansey@lucasfettes.co.uk