Pensions

If you need information regarding pensions, please read the following options to see which one is relevant to your enquiry.

State Pensions

These may be accrued through payment of national insurance contributions whilst working in any employment. Visit the Department for Work and Pensions website: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk.

Local Government Pension Scheme

This is an occupational pension scheme available to employees of Local Government organisations such as Nottinghamshire County and District and Borough Councils, many Nottinghamshire Colleges and some smaller employers in Nottinghamshire.

More information about the scheme can be found at the Nottinghamshire Pension Funds website: www.nottspf.org.uk.

Teachers Pension Scheme

This is an occupational pension scheme available to Local Government Teaching staff. Visit the Teachers Pensions website: www.teacherspensions.co.uk.

Nottinghamshire’s Police Pension Scheme

This occupational pension scheme is available to Police Officers. Go to the Police Pensions page.

Nottinghamshire’s Firefighters Pension Scheme

This is an occupational pension scheme is available to regular Firemen and Firewomen. Go to Fire Pensions page.

Other

If you have lost contact with your previous employer and pension scheme, you may find them by contacting the Pension Schemes Registry at website: www.opra.gov.uk/traceAPension/registry/index.asp

Occupational Pensions Advisory Service (OPAS)

A voluntary organisation offering free help and advice to anyone having a problem with company or personal pension scheme. Visit the OPAS website: www.opas.org.uk.