To retire you must complete an application form.
View which form to complete on NHS Pensions Knowledge base.
If you’re performing NHS dental work your commissioner will need 3 months notice before you take your NHS Pension.
If you need to apply using an AW8 form, get it from the website.
You must only complete the ‘Employee’ sections.
Send this form to NHS Dental Services by post who will complete the ‘Employer’ sections of the application.
Email: dentalpensions@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
Address:
NHSBSA
Dental Pension Administration
PO Box 679
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DZ
You must send original documents or certified copies with your application. All documents must be in English or be a certified translation.
Original documents will be returned by Special Delivery within 2 days of receipt.
Once the form has been completed by NHS Dental Services, it’s sent to NHS Pensions. NHS Dental Services will keep a copy.
Working after retirement
If you want to claim your pension and continue working you can either retire and return or claim partial retirement.
Retire and return
You can perform NHS work after a 24 hour break in your contract. This is also known as 24 hour retirement.
To arrange a break in your contract, contact your:
- provider if you’re a performer
- commissioner if you’re a provider
From 1 April 2023 if you take retirement from 1995 Scheme you can re-join the 2015 scheme.
You must notify NHS Dental Services that you wish to rejoin the 2015 scheme in writing.
Information on retirement and returning to work can be provided by NHS Pensions.
Partial retirement
Partial retirement allows you to take some or all your pension benefits without taking a break in your contract.
There are additional criteria to apply for partial retirement.
Read more information on partial retirement on NHS Pensions Knowledge Base.