Public Sector & Occupational Pensions UK

Guides to NHS, teachers, police, armed forces, civil service, firefighter and local government pension schemes.

Guides & Articles

NHS Pension vs Private Pension UK: Complete Comparison

Comprehensive comparison of NHS Pension vs private pension in the UK. Benefits, contributions, retirement income, and …

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Can I Keep My NHS Pension If I Leave — Preserved Benefits Explained

What happens to your NHS Pension if you leave the NHS. Preserved benefits, re-joining rules, transfer options, and how …

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Armed Forces Pension Guide UK — Military Pension Schemes Explained

How the Armed Forces Pension Scheme works, the different scheme types, how much you'll get, early departure payments, …

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Firefighter Pension Scheme Guide UK — Benefits, Contributions, and Retirement

How the Firefighter Pension Scheme works, contribution rates, retirement ages, and what firefighters receive in pension …

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LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme) Guide

How the Local Government Pension Scheme works — contributions, benefits, retirement age, death benefits, and how to …

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NHS Pension Added Years and Additional Contributions — Is It Worth It?

Guide to boosting your NHS pension with added years, Additional Pension, and ERRBO. How each scheme works, costs, and …

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Civil Service Pension Guide UK — Alpha Scheme Explained

Complete guide to the Civil Service pension (Alpha scheme). How it works, contribution rates, benefits, and whether to …

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NHS Pension Guide UK — Understanding Your NHS Retirement Benefits

Complete guide to the NHS Pension Scheme. Contribution rates, retirement age, benefits calculator, and options for …

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Police Pension Guide UK — How Police Pensions Work

Complete guide to Police Pension Schemes UK. 2015 CARE scheme, older schemes, contribution rates, ill-health retirement, …

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Teachers' Pension Guide UK — Understanding Your TPS Benefits

Complete guide to the Teachers' Pension Scheme. How your pension builds, retirement options, death benefits, and …

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