Useful websites

The following websites provide useful information about pensions.

Directgov – Pensions and retirement planning
Includes beginners' guide to pensions, information about state, company and personal pensions, plus benefits and credits, as well as general planning for retirement.
Local Government Pension Scheme
Useful information on all aspects of the LGPS, including the latest changes.
Prudential's Local Government AVCs
Find out how to boost your pension by making additional voluntary contributions (AVCs).
Pensions Ombudsman
The Pensions Ombudsman investigates complaints about the way that pension schemes are run.
Pensions Advisory Service
An independent and voluntary organisation giving free advice about personal, stakeholder or company pension schemes.
The Pensions Regulator
The regulator of work-based pension schemes in the UK.
Teachers' Pension Scheme
Information for members of the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Firefighters' Pension Scheme
Information for members of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme.
The Personal Finance Society
Search for independent financial advisers close to where you live.