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 (just over £9,100 per year) 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 MoreDeferred members can now explore the option of transferring their pension out of the NESPF to an alternative scheme with our My Pension tool.
The NESPF office will be closed from 4pm on Thursday 1 April until Monday 5 April.
How much you pay into your pension depends on exactly how much you earn.
Retirement might have been a long-anticipated event in your life but as your last working day draws closer, the actual process of claiming your pension may seem daunting.