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Who pays NHS pensions in Northern Ireland?

Short answer

Health and Social Care staff pensions are paid through the HSC Pension Scheme, a public service scheme funded from public money.

What we know Fact

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What is still unclear Interpretation

What would happen to accrued HSC pension rights in a united Ireland has not been set out.

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