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Nurses and NHS pension changes: what you need to know
How nurses in the NHS pension scheme will be affected by the latest phase in its restructuring from April – and a word of caution to anyone who is considering opting out
Stephanie Jones-Berry
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Posted 02 April 2024 - 14:30
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