It is never too early to start planning for your retirement. People are living longer and spending more time in retirement. With the State Pension only providing a basic level of income (around £200 a week) people need to save more and plan ahead for the lifestyle they want.
With the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) you have a head start.
There are certain criteria which you must meet to be eligible to join the pension scheme.
Find Out MoreHow much you pay into the pension scheme is based on how much you earn.
Find Out MoreJoining the pension scheme is easy, most of the time it is automatic but if not it's straightforward to join yourself.
Find Out MoreMembers with pension on hold until later in life (deferred members) can now view their 2024 pension statement online at My Pension+.
Unaudited Annual Accounts 2023-24 are now available for public inspection.
Unaudited Annual Accounts 2023-24 available in June for public inspection.
At the North East Scotland Pension Fund (NESPF), we try to make easing into retirement as smooth as possible for our 76,000 members.