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Julius P. Franco says:
Last month I was diagnose with ischemic and hemorrhagic brain infarction or { Stroke }. and next April, 2027, I will be 65 Y/O, I would like to apply for illness Health retirement pension due to my present situation because of Stroke it is a long term treatment and rehabilitation.
Alison Twycross says:
Unfortunately we are unable to provide advice on individual circumstances. However, we recommend contacting your union if you are in one or your pension scheme direct. The NHS Pension helpline has proved useful when other people have called it. Good luck.