You can get a refund if you've:
- left the NHS Pension Scheme before your normal pension age (NPA)
- got less than 2 years qualifying membership in the NHS Pension Scheme - this includes membership in previous sections of the Scheme
- not had a transfer into the NHS Pension Scheme from a personal, money purchase, or stakeholder pension
- no longer been contributing to the Scheme unless there’s been a disqualifying break between your current and previous period of membership
- not claimed any pension benefits
If you're not sure if you meet this criteria, contact NHS Pensions.
Claiming a refund
To claim a refund, complete an application for a refund of pension contributions (RF12) (PDF: 333KB).
NHS Dental Services act as your employer.
You must send your completed application to us by email at dentalpensions@nhsbsa.nhs.uk or by post to:
NHSBSA
Dental Pension Administration
PO Box 679
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 2DZ