Date : 07/10/2025

Time : 13:00-14:30pm

Location: Online

​Aimed at employees who are affected by the age discrimination ruling and employees who:
​Joined the NHS Pension Scheme on or before 31 March 2012; and
​Were a member of the Scheme on or after 1 April 2015; or
​Who left service after 31 March 2012 but returned within 5 years.

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*This course is run by Affinity Connect*

Course structure:

The NHS Pension Scheme
The basics of defined benefit & defined contribution schemes
The NHS Pension Scheme before April 2022
Final salary & career average definitions
The annual allowance

Changes to public sector pensions
Background of the age discrimination case
Overview of the remedies

Removing past discrimination
Understanding the deferred choice underpin
Retiring before October 2023
Tax considerations

Removing future discrimination
The Scheme from April 2022
The salary link
Retirement ages
NHS pension retirement flexibilities

Bringing it all together
Cases studies
Summary of the changes

Important Update: New Cancellation Policy

Due to funding restraints and reduced budgets, in addition to a high number of cancellations, we have had no choice but to introduce this policy.

Please note our revised cancellation policy HERE. This policy comes into effect on any bookings made after 30^thApril 2024.

​As a not-for-profit organisation, your support directly funds education and development opportunities for Primary Care staff at all levels across Derbyshire. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.​

This Course is FREE - If you are booked on a course that is free and you wish to cancel you can do this through the LMS booking system. In exceptional circumstances you can cancel by email or telephone

This live event is online only

Date: Tuesday 7th October 2025

Time: 13:00 - 14:30

This live event is available to registered users only