To align with the 3.6% pay award, the pensionable pay ranges used to calculate your contribution rate will also increase. These new pay ranges will take effect from 1 August 2025, but will be backdated to 1 April 2025 to match the start of the pay award. The contribution percentages have not changed.
The below table provides details on what this will look like:
We regularly host pension webinars that staff are welcome to attend. The next sessions are scheduled for November 2025. For more information and to register, please visit the Events page on the intranet.
You can also explore the Pension – Thrive @ CNTW page to learn more about the NHS Pension Scheme and access additional resources.
If you have any queries regarding your pension, please contact your dedicated pension officer.