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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

NHS Pension Scheme

31 March 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Proposed by Karin Smyth Lab Bristol South

Benefits & WelfareNHS

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At a glance

Key points

  • The statement addresses the delivery of remediable service statements for affected NHS Pension Scheme members following legal challenges.
  • I have agreed to a revised delivery plan prioritising affected members based on their likelihood of facing financial detriment.
  • The NHS Business Services Authority will be held accountable against these extended deadlines.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the delivery of remediable service statements for affected NHS Pension Scheme members following legal challenges.

Action requested

I have agreed to a revised delivery plan prioritising affected members based on their likelihood of facing financial detriment, with extended deadlines detailed in the table provided. The NHS Business Services Authority will be held accountable against these extended deadlines.

Key facts

  • Governing legislation: Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022.
  • Court ruling: McCloud and Sargeant Case found discrimination in pension schemes in December 2018.
  • Deadline for statements: On or before 1 April 2025, or later if reasonable circumstances apply.
  • NHS Business Services Authority is the scheme administrator.
  • Extended deadlines vary by member class: Retired by 1/10/23 - legacy benefits (5,012 members), three months extension; retired by 1/10/23 - taper protected and legacy benefits (25,827 members), three months extension; retired by 1/10/23 - both legacy and reform benefits (14,376 members), six months extension; retired by 1/10/23 - formerly protected and remedy period benefits (241,233 members), 20 months extension; active members (561,572 members), five months extension.
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