Pensions

We offer information, guidance and action on UK doctors' occupational pensions, including the NHS pension schemes, Annual and Lifetime allowances and more.
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Retirement

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Retirement

Pensions tax

Pensions tax

Glossary of pensions terms

Confused about a pensions term? Use our searchable glossary to find out what it means. You can also view the full list of terms and definitions here.

Additional pensions advice

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Consultation response Consultation on NHS Pension Scheme regulations Read our response to the Government's proposed changes.
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Lobbying McCloud pension consultation judgment Watch our webinars and guidance on the Government consultation on unfair discrimination in the pension scheme.
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Lobbying GP pension scheme BMA launches pensions tool for GPs to help navigate unfair inflation calculations.
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Representing you Pensions committee We aim to increase awareness on pensions issues and lobby UK governments to maximise members pensions rights.

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