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<p>Pension abatement in the National Health Service applies to nurses, midwives, physiotherapists
and mental health officers with a retained legacy right to retire at 55 years old
without a reduction in their pension. Between the ages of 55 years old and 60 years
old, these pensions plus earnings in NHS employment cannot exceed NHS earnings before
retirement. The abatement recognises that this a significant benefit not available
to other staff in the NHS, including many nurses. Other staff are not subject to abatement
after taking their pension.</p><p>The Coronavirus Act 2020 suspended the rule to enable
this group of staff to increase their work for the NHS should they wish. It is due
to expire on 25 March with other provisions, including the 16 hour rule. These staff
can continue working for the NHS, typically at least half time. The 16 hour rule limits
the amount of NHS work that can be done in the first month after returning from retirement,
with no restriction thereafter. However, the Department will keep this under review.</p>
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