All NHS articles – Page 3

Opinion

Putting the USS closure debate into perspective

2018-03-19T00:00:00Z

Pensions in the UK are often divided between the haves and the have-nots.

Features

BMA rebukes NHSE and Capita over admin 'fiasco'

2018-02-22T00:00:00Z

The British Medical Association – the trade union and professional association for doctors and medical students – has been lobbying for improvements to the administration of the NHS Pension Scheme after member complaints and a motion by GPs last year to address issues with third-party administrator Capita.

Opinion

NHS attacks put cyber security back on the agenda

2017-05-15T00:00:00Z

Pensions administrators have urged schemes to review their cyber security arrangements and question their advisers' practices after the WannaCry ransomware targeted British organisations including the National Health Service.

News

NHS cash for pensions offer could open loophole

2016-02-19T00:00:00Z

An NHS trust has come under scrutiny for offering nurses cash to opt out of the pension scheme, which experts have said could lead to other employers copying the move.

Opinion

What schemes can learn from this year’s top 5 legal stories

2014-12-23T00:00:00Z

Legal rulings on issues including increased pension loss payouts, clarification on RPI guidance and the introduction of new accounting reporting frameworks have challenged schemes to respond and factor in these changes in the year ahead. 

Opinion

Where bribery is smiled upon: Is paying for feedback worth the effort?

2014-11-03T00:00:00Z

Any other business: With market research companies offering incentives such as vouchers, electrical goods and even hard cash to consumers who complete their surveys, it is clear getting feedback on any product or service can be a struggle.

Features

NHS scheme moves to improve struggling employer comms

2014-04-14T00:00:00Z

The NHS Pension Scheme will tailor its communication to different employer types to provide them with more support in fulfilling their obligations, after a survey revealed substantial criticism of its approach.

Features

NHS fine shows importance of monitoring retirement dates

2012-12-24T00:00:00Z

As the NHS scheme is fined £4,000 by the ombudsman for maladministration, Pippa Stephens finds out how to avoid costly pay-outs associated with late retirees.

Features

NHS trust saves £700k in early retirement ruling

2012-12-22T00:00:00Z

Schemes may be able to save on benefits after a ruling in the Court of Appeal permitted the early dismissal of one NHS employee on the grounds of cost.