NHS pension guidance

Making the NHS Pension Scheme work for you

How we can help

As a hard worker of the health service, you give your career to helping others. Whether you’re an NHS worker or own your own practice, we can help you make the most of your pension - so you can fully enjoy your richly deserved retirement.

Our guides cover:

  • Making the most of the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Investing your NHS pension lump sum
  • Your options for taking your pension

Featured guides

Explore our handy guides on the NHS Pension Scheme...

NHS Pension Scheme guide

With three different parts of the scheme in operation, the NHS pension isn’t the easiest thing to understand. This guide takes a detailed look at how membership of the NHS pension works - and what it might mean for your future retirement plans.

NHS pension guide for practitioners

If you’re a GP or GDP, the NHS Pension Scheme works slightly differently for you than it does for hospital doctors and dentists. In this guide, we’ll look at how benefits are accrued and calculated from a practitioner’s point of view.

Retirement planning guide for medics

Thinking about retirement from the health service? In this guide, we’ll look at some of the things you might want to consider before calling time on your career. Find out how much money you might need to retire, and why it always pays to plan ahead.

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NHS pensions and early retirement

Keen on the idea of early retirement? This guide will help you understand your options under the NHS Pension Scheme.

NHS pension benefits

The NHS Pension Scheme can provide generous benefits as standard. Did you know it also offers several options to increase your benefits further?

NHS pension and the annual allowance

The annual allowance limits how much you can save into a pension each year without paying tax. Find out how it impacts your NHS pension.

What happens if I leave the NHS Pension Scheme?

Leaving the NHS Pension Scheme isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Here’s some guidance on how taking a break could affect your benefits.

What happens to my NHS pension when I die?

The NHS pension offers many excellent benefits for its members – often including the peace of mind that your family will be provided for when you’re gone.

Changes to the NHS Pension Scheme

What are the recent changes to the NHS Pension Scheme, and how might they affect you? Find out more in this guide.

Get to grips with the NHS Pension

Whether you're new to the medical world or approaching retirement, you can get a full financial review. Book an appointment to speak to a Specialist Financial Adviser from Wesleyan Financial Services or call 0808 149 9416.

Get help with all your retirement planning

Longing for retirement? Get a head start on your planning with advice tailored to your personal goals.

Retirement advice for doctors

From NHS Pension support to advice on managing your wealth – we’re with you every step of the way.

Retirement advice for dentists

Get help with your retirement planning from a Specialist Financial Adviser that understands your profession.