How we keep in touch
The way we keep in contact with you will differ depending on whether you are paying in, no longer paying in or retired.
Paying in
Benefit Statements
Each Year we will send you a Statement showing an estimate of your Pension Benefits
We will send notification by letter of any changes to the Local Government Pension Scheme which may affect you, as and when these changes are made.
No longer paying in
Benefit Statements
Each Year we will send you a Statement showing the current value of your Pension benefits.
Please remember to keep in touch with us and let us know:
- Change Address;
- Change your marital/ relationship status;
- Wish to change your nomination of beneficiary for death grant.
Receiving your LGPS pension
Pensions Newsletter
We will no longer be producing newsletters by post but will ensure our website is continuously updated with what is happening with the London Borough of Lewisham Pension Fund and the Pensions World in general.
Pensions increase notifications
The rate of pension increase is set each April. If you have been retired for less than 12 months you will receive a proportional increase.
P60's
P60's are also sent annually, usually in May of each year. A P60 is a certificate showing the pension paid and the tax deducted during the previous tax year.
Payslips
Payslips are sent monthly to your home address, unless you have elected to have your Pension paid Annually or 6 monthly.
Don't forget to keep in touch with us and let us know if you:
- Change Address;
- Change your Bank or Building Society;
- Accept another job where you can join the LGPS;
- Change your marriage/ relationship status;
- Wish to change your nomination of beneficiary for death grant.