Pensions on divorce/dissolution of a Civil Partnership Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV) request

A cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) is the cash value placed on your pension benefits. This is the amount that is available to transfer to an alternative plan in exchange for giving up your rights under the scheme. It is necessary to apply for your CETV statement if you wish to transfer from the scheme.

To request a CETV, the GP needs to provide PCSE with the following information, and submit it via our online form:

• full name
• address
• National Insurance or NHS pension scheme reference number (SD) number
• the area they work in
• PD1 form.
• If they work at a GP practice, they will need to provide the practice code.

PCSE will then complete a PD2 form and we’ll send this to the Member’s home address along with:

• a covering letter
• PD1
• PD3 (if required)
• Pensions on Divorce Factsheet
• the schedule of charges.

Please note, the PD2 form is normally signed and stamped. During the COVID-19 period, the form is completed with the name of the colleague actioning the request and the words 'PCSE Blackburn Covid19'.

The Member will then need to complete the rest of the PD1 and send this, with the relevant fee, to be processed by the Pensions Division at:

NHS Pensions, PO Box 2269, Bolton, BL6 9JS