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 very short simple guide to the LGPS. Those who require further information may wish to also view "A Simple guide to the LGPS" below. |
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209KB |
A Councillor's Guide to the LGPS Provides information on the Scheme to prospective councillor members. |
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171KB |
Can We Help You? |
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101KB |
| Death Grant Nomination Form 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. | |
140KB |
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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169KB |
Increasing your Pension Benefits A general guide to increasing your Pension Benefits. |
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269KB |
Increasing your Pension Benefits - Additional Regular Contributions (ARCs)A guide to paying additional contributions to increase your pension benefits. |
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212KB |
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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157KB |
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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233KB |
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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180KB |
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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189KB |
Nomination of Cohabiting Partner Allows members to nominate their cohabiting partner to receive a survivor's pension in the event of the member's death. |
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104KB |
Pensions and Divorce A general guide for members and their spouses detailing how divorce can affect their pension. |
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167KB |
A Simple Guide for Councillor's A Guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme for Eligible Councillor's 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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334KB |
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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158KB |
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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159KB |
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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108KB |
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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319KB |