Request

Please could you tell me how many NHS pension members have applied for Partial Retirement since 1 October 2023? Please provide a figure for each calendar month. If possible, please provide a breakdown of the monthly figures between:

a) Medical Staff under capacity code 03

b) Dental Staff under capacity code 08

c) other

Please could the response be provided in spreadsheet (eg .xls) format.

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) received your request on 26 July 2024.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

Our response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested and a copy of the information and notes explaining it is attached.

Please note that it is only identifiable that an application is for Partial Retirement at the point that it begins processing. There may be applications currently awaiting processing for Partial Retirement.

Data Queries

If you have any queries regarding the data provided, or if you plan on publishing, the data please contact foirequests@nhsbsa.nhs.uk ensuring you quote the above reference. This is important to ensure that the figures are not misunderstood or misrepresented.

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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/

Should you wish to re-use the information you must include the following statement: “NHSBSA Copyright 2024” Failure to do so is a breach of the terms of the licence.

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