NHS Pension Bridge Calculator — Lifelong Access £25 · One-time payment · No subscription · No expiry
You have probably run the numbers in your head at some point — maybe after a long clinic, maybe the week you first heard about UFPLS, maybe when a colleague mentioned they had already started drawing from their SIPP at 57 while you were still contributing to yours.
And every time, the same question: how much do I actually need to save now to fund a bridge to state pension age?
Most answers you find online are either too generic, too complicated, or built for someone who does not work in the NHS. They do not account for the 25% tax-free component of UFPLS withdrawals. They do not model the difference between 20%, 40%, and 45% tax relief. They do not show you what happens if you want to preserve your pot rather than deplete it.
This calculator does.
What is it?
The MFA NHS Pension Bridge Calculator is an interactive, browser-based financial planning tool built specifically for NHS professionals who want to know exactly how much they need to save today to fund their bridge years — the gap between when they can access their SIPP (age 57) and when their UK state and NHS pension begins (age 67).
No spreadsheets. No vague rules of thumb. Just a clear, personalised monthly contribution figure based on how your income, tax band, and retirement timeline actually work.
What can you adjust?
Every variable that affects your real-world pension bridge target is fully adjustable:
Input | What it controls |
|---|---|
Current Age | How many years you have left to accumulate before your bridge begins |
Target Annual Net Income (£) | The after-tax income you want to draw each year during your bridge years |
Tax Band | Choose 20%, 40%, or 45% — determines both the tax relief you receive on contributions and the tax paid on UFPLS withdrawals |
Bridge Start Age | Adjustable from 57 to 66 — start your bridge early or later depending on your plans |
Investment Growth Rate (%) | Adjustable from 1% to 15% p.a. — model conservative, moderate, or optimistic portfolio growth |
Inflation Adjustment | Toggle on or off to see results in today's money or nominal terms |
Preserve Capital | Choose to deplete your pot fully or preserve £50k, £100k, or £150k as a legacy or buffer |
What does it show you?
Once you enter your figures, the calculator produces:
Your required monthly contribution — the exact amount to save each month (after tax relief) to fund your chosen income across your entire bridge period, using the UFPLS (Uncrystallised Fund Pension Lump Sum) withdrawal method, where 25% of each withdrawal is tax-free and 75% is taxable.
Your tax profit analysis — a breakdown of total tax relief received on contributions versus total tax paid on withdrawals, showing your net tax advantage in pounds.
A growth and withdrawal chart — a visual area chart showing your pot growing during accumulation years and declining during withdrawal years, with an interactive tooltip showing your balance at every age.
A year-by-year withdrawal table — showing each year of your bridge period with the gross withdrawal needed, the tax-free portion, the taxable portion, and the tax paid, from your chosen start age through to age 66.
A side-by-side scenario comparison — full depletion versus your chosen capital preservation target, so you can see the cost of leaving a legacy in terms of additional monthly saving required.
What is included in your purchase?
Your £25 gives you lifelong access to:
The MFA NHS Pension Bridge Calculator — the full interactive tool at mfapensionbridgecalc.manus.space, accessible on any device, any time, with real-time calculations that update as you move the sliders.
The NHS SIPP Pension Bridge Guide — an 11-page step-by-step PDF guide walking you through every feature of the calculator, with a plain-English explanation of UFPLS, a worked example for a 40% taxpayer, a fill-in planning worksheet, a seven-question FAQ section, and a full disclaimer.
No subscription. No renewal. No hidden charges. Pay once, use it for life.
Who is it for?
This calculator is designed for NHS doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who want a practical, honest tool to help them:
- Understand exactly how much to save each month to fund a bridge to state pension age using their SIPP
- Model the real tax advantage of pension contributions at 40% or 45% relief versus withdrawals taxed at 20%
- See the difference between starting their bridge at 57 versus 60 versus 65 — and what each choice costs in monthly saving today
- Choose between depleting their pot fully or preserving capital for their family
- Stress-test their plan against different investment growth rates and inflation scenarios
You do not need any financial background to use it. If you can move a slider and read a number, you can use this calculator.
This tool is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making financial decisions.
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