FIREFIGHTERS PENSION SCHEME
This Scheme is for Firefighters who joined prior to the 5th April 2006.
Firefighters Pension Scheme Disagreement Guide - this guide is for Firefighters (Regular) of the Highland and Islands Fire Brigade who joined prior to 5 April 2006
NEW FIREFIGHTERS PENSION SCHEME
This Scheme is for Firefighters who joined after the 6th April 2006.
New Firefighters Pension Scheme 2006 Disagreement Guide - this guide is for firefighters (Regular, Retained and Community Response Unit) of the Highland and Islands Fire Brigade who joined after 6 April 2006
NOMINATION FORMS-the forms below are for Firefighters of the New Firefighters Pension Scheme only.
Dependant Nomination Form - form to be completed if you have a partner who may have an entitlement to a pension on your death.
Lump Sum Death Nomination Form - form to be completed for lump sum payable on death.
We are available to answer any questions you may have. You can write to us at:
The Pension Section
Finance Service
The Highland Council
Glenurquhart Road
Inverness
IV3 5NX
email: pensions.section@highland.gov.uk
Alternatively you can telephone from 9.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday) on (01463) 702441
Please quote your national insurance number in all correspondence.
Links to world wide web sites:
Financial Services Authority Consumer Publications - The Financial Services Authority is an independent body which regulates the financial services industry in the UK. It has four main aims - to:
- maintain confidence in the UK financial system;
- promote public understanding of the financial system;
- secure an appropriate degree of protection for consumers; and
- contribute to reducing financial crime.
The FSA web site includes publications with invaluable advice on various pension scheme topics - for example, whether or not to join your employer's pension scheme and about transferring pension rights.
Directgov - This is a government web site that includes information on pensions and retirement. The information covers a number of areas including your entitlements, finances, health issues and lifestyle - it is designed to help you plan for and enjoy your entitlement.