If you have another pension, you can apply to transfer it into the NHS Pension Scheme. Any pension transferred in will be added to your benefits in the NHS Pension Scheme.
Moving within the NHS
If you move from one NHS employer in England and Wales to another, you do not need to apply to transfer.
Your NHS Pension Scheme benefits will automatically link.
Transferring from Scotland or Northern Ireland
NHS Scotland and HSC Northern Ireland have their own schemes. Benefits will not transfer automatically if you move to an NHS employer in England and Wales so you’ll need to apply for a transfer.
The scheme your benefits will be transferred into depends on which scheme you were in and how long ago you left that scheme.
Time limits on transfers
There are time limits for you to transfer other pensions into the NHS Pension Scheme.
How to apply
View the Transfer in guide and application pack (PDF: 616KB) and complete the application form.