For more information about pensions matters, just follow the links.
As well as providing a wide range of scheme-specific information that covers your Police pension, we thought it would be useful to share links to a number of sources that can help build your understanding of pensions issues and other, related topics. Just follow the links below.
From here you’ll be able to register for an account and view your employment and pension details. We’re keeping the launch low-key for the moment so we can gain more feedback and make further improvements to the service we provide.
Once that’s been done, the service will be much more widely advertised and links to it will be available on the SPPA website homepage.
Scottish Police pension schemes regulations
Links to the regulations covering the various Police pension schemes in Scotland.
The Retired Police Officers’ Association Scotland
Organisation promoting the welfare of retired police officers in Scotland with branches around the country.
Useful information on a broad range of age-related topics including money matters.
Helpful resources on a range of issues as well as directions to your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau.
The Department for Work and Pensions
The UK Government department responsible for pensions matters.
The Financial Conduct Authority
Wide range of pensions and other financial services-related information from the financial services regulator.
The UK Government’s main portal with links to benefits, taxation, pensions and much more.
The Government Actuary’s Department
Source of information for public sector pensions calculations, regulations and consultations.
Self-assessment, pensions taxation and much more.
UK Government sponsored website for general pensions advice.
If you’ve lost track of any of your previous pensions, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here.
Free, fair and impartial advice on pensions disputes and complaints.
Website covering the responsibilities of the Scottish Government including public sector pay policies.
Website for the Scottish Parliament – including contact details for your local MSP.
UK Government backed service which provides free, impartial money advice. Includes comprehensive section on pensions.
Gov.uk section for all things related to the State Pension – including claiming your pension for the first time.
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
Your final port of call for any complaints about Scottish public services organisations – including SPPA.
Portal for finding independent financial advisers in your area.