Notice of retirement...

[twoloops]

just that HR don’t seem bothered about me leaving

Did you think they would be asking you for a reason why you're leaving? Or even be bothered

[DiamondSmiles]

I handed in my my notice of retirement at the beginning on March, giving a whole month’s notice instead of a just a week to be helpful! I gave the DOM a letter and also sent a copy to HR. However, I have had no acknowledgement at all, and I think that’s a bit odd, never mind being just bad mannered!

Have other people any idea what happens after you hand in your notice? Should I get a letter from HR? My last day’s next week...

You will get a 'leavers' pack which will include some documents including your P45.
I seem to remember I got a questionnaire from that toerag Ricky Macauley who wanted me to give feedback as to why I left but that hit the rubbish bin within 5 seconds.

As others have said, don't expect management to come and say goodbye, then you won't be disappointed when it doesn't happen.

And if you are taking your pension expect a long, tortuous wait, especially from the terrible Capita.