If you are an active member of the NHS Pension Scheme or have opted out but remain in NHS employment you must inform your employer of your intention to retire around 4 months before your retirement date. This allows us enough time to calculate and authorise payment of your benefits so that they can be put into payment for you on your date of retirement.
Once you have notified your employer, they will give you the retirement application form AW8. You must complete parts 6 to 14 of this form. You must then return the form to your employer for them to complete parts 1 to 5. Your employer will then submit your application to NHS Pensions on your behalf.
Please do not send your retirement application to NHS Pensions directly. We are unable to process your retirement application without it being fully completed and certified by your employer.