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<p>While we have not received any formal representations from the Welsh Government
we continue to have a regular discussions on a range of matters relating to the NHS
Pension Scheme.</p><p>The measures were designed to support the National Health Service
in responding to the pandemic. Pension abatement in the NHS 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 and 60
years old, their pension plus earnings in NHS employment cannot exceed their NHS earnings
before retirement. The abatement recognises that they have 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>This rule was suspended as part of
the Coronavirus Act 2020 to enable this group of staff to increase their work for
the NHS should they wish. It is due to expire on 25 March 2022 with the other provisions
of the Act, including the 16 hour rule. These staff will still be able to 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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