News alert / Pensions consultation

The Department of Health and Social Care is seeking views on proposals to deliver phase 2 of the review of the member contribution structure and other amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme. The main proposals are to: deliver phase 2 of the review of member contributions; introduce an employer pension contribution rate in line with the results of the 2020 scheme valuation; and permanently remove abatement for special class status members in line with the Agenda for Change pay deal for 2023 to 2024. The consultation closes on 7 January 2024