Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Reduce the retirement age for NHS staff to 55
Closed
43 signatures
What the petition asks
Many members of the Police, Fire and our Armed Forces currently have a retirement age of 55. NHS staff do not currently have the same retirement age, with most staff needing to work until 65 to retire.
I call on the Government to reduce the age that NHS staff receive their NHS pension to 55. Working in the NHS can be physically and emotionally tough. Doing so for decades may have a negative impact on the health of NHS staff. Many staff in their 50s and 60s are suffering with musculoskeletal problems and mental health issues. We think reducing the retirement age could ease the strain on older staff, open up more opportunities for younger staff and boost staff morale.
Timeline
| 1 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
43
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
1 May 2025
Closed
1 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.