NHS Pensioner Newsletter - 23 July 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of the SPPA’s member newsletter. In this edition we provide an update on the 2015 Remedy, annual pension increase and introduce our new online pension portal.
2015 Remedy
We are making progress with issuing Remediable Service Statements (RSS) to eligible members. We have now issued more than 11,000 RSS and we are working to deliver most statements by the end of the year, with the final cases taking a little longer due to additional complexity.
We will continue to communicate directly with all members who are affected. We are very sorry for the delay and thank you for your patience as we continue to make progress with delivering RSS and provide eligible members with a Remedy choice. Please be assured that any additional benefits you are entitled to because of your remedy choice will be backdated and interest applied.
When you receive your RSS, we have resources available on our website to help you understand your RSS.
Cost claim back process
Cost reimbursement is available for individuals who are eligible for the 2015 Remedy and have pensionable service in the period between 1 April 2015 to 31 March 2022 known as 'the remedy period'.
Some costs will automatically be reimbursed to you, and other costs require you to complete an application.
Where there is an automatic reimbursement, we will contact you directly. If you have paid for financial or legal advice related to your 2015 Remedy claim, you may be eligible to apply for the costs to be reimbursed to you.
Applications can be made by Remedy members, their personal representatives (in the case of deceased members), or designated individuals holding power of attorney.
Read more about eligibility and how to apply on our website.
Annual pension increase
An increase of 3.8% was applied to NHS pensions from 6 April 2026.
If you were in receipt of your pension for less than a year on 6 April, you would only receive a proportion of the annual increase.
Find out more about the annual pension increase on our website.
Our new online pension portal is now available
Engage, our new online pension portal is now available to retired members of our NHS pension scheme.
What is Engage
Engage is a secure, user-friendly digital portal designed to help you manage your pension online.
The portal has been designed to be accessible and easy to use across a wide range of devices so that you can access your NHS pension information at any time.
What can you do on Engage
You can use Engage to:
- view your pension documents, such as payslips and P60s
- view and update your personal details
- view and update your bank details
We’ll also be adding new features throughout 2026.
What you can do to prepare
We are in the process of emailing registration links to members alongside helpful instructions to help you create an account.
You can also register for our new portal on our website.