Scheme Booklets
The Fund has an extensive library of Scheme booklets. Those individuals with special needs can request information in Braille, large font, audio tape or via e-mail. Scheme leaflets can also be provided in a specific language on request.
| Booklet | Download | File Size |
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A Brief Guide to the LGPS A basic guide to the LGPS. |
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239KB |
A Councillor's Guide to the LGPS Provides information on the Scheme to prospective councillor members. |
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316KB |
Can We Help You? |
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101KB |
Changes to Dependant's Benefits Reflects the recent changes to the LGPS which may affect the survivor’s pension payable on the death of a member. |
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166KB |
| Death Grant Nomination Form - full leaflet Allows members to nominate the person(s) or organisation(s) that they want to receive the death grant should they die before reaching retirement or very soon after retiring. | |
180KB |
| Death Grant Nomination Form - form only Provides only the form if you wish to print it to be able to complete it. | |
40KB |
If you joined the LGPS before 1 April 2008A general guide for anyone who joined the Local Government Pension Scheme before 1 April 2008. |
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195KB |
Increasing your Pension Benefits A general guide to increasing your Pension Benefits. |
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223KB |
Leave of Absence A general guide describing how your pension rights are affected by leave of absence, maternity, paternity or adoption. |
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180KB |
Leaving before Retirement Options available for members who leave the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund after 31 March 2008 before the age at which they are entitled to receive retirement benefits. |
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262KB |
Leaving before Retirement Options available for members who leave the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund before 1 April 2008 before the age at which they are entitled to receive retirement benefits. |
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429KB |
Leaving Before Retirement - Refund of Contributions Advises members of the options available. |
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92KB |
Life Cover - Protection for your Family A general guide to the options available through the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund. |
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81KB |
Nomination of Cohabiting Partner Allows members who have been active members of the LGPS after 1 April 2008 to nominate their cohabiting partner to receive a survivor’s pension in the event of the member’s death. (Please note: This form is not applicable for Councillor members.) |
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104KB |
Options available if you have previous LGPS benefits leaflet covers the issues to consider when deciding whether or not combine membership or leave them separate. |
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1MB |
Pensions and Divorce or Dissolution of a Civil Patnership A general guide for members and their spouses detailing how divorce can affect their pension. |
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201KB |
Reduction In Pay – Are My Benefits Affected? A guide on how changes in your pay can affect your LGPS benefits. |
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49KB |
A Simple Guide for Councillors A brief guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme for Eligible Councillors in England and Wales. The Guide provides details of the Scheme and a summary of the benefits available for Councillor members. |
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163KB |
Strike Action and your Pension Rights How strike action affects your pension rights. |
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133KB |
Tax Controls and your LGPS Benefits A general guide to the Tax Controls which relate to members of the Local Government Pension Scheme |
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186KB |
Transferring your benefits into the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund General guide to the procedures involved in transferring pension rights into the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund. |
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193KB |
Unhappy with your Pension Rights? Explains the way in which you should deal with any dispute or grievance you have regarding your pension rights. |
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60KB |
Your Pension Choice Provides information on the Scheme to prospective members |
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162KB |
Your Retirement Benefits with the LGPS A general guide to the different retirement benefits. |
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282KB |