



What is Ill Health Retirement?
Applying for early retirement due to ill health can be a very difficult experience for employees. They may already be under considerable stress due to their health and may have worries about the financial implications of being unable to return to work.
We are here to help you navigate the complexities of the application process, which can also place significant demands on employers, to reduce the likelihood of cases becoming protracted and minimise any negative impact on the employee concerned.
Experienced in advising on both private and public service pension schemes, our Occupational Health Physicians are experts in conducting pension reviews and independent assessments for both active and deferred applicants. Providing clear, robust, evidence-based recommendations and unbiased opinions, they support your trustees to make swift, informed decisions, helping to streamline the process for all parties.

Find out more about our Ill-Health Retirement Service
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