Taking your pension

You can choose to take your pension any time from age 55 but if you take them before your Normal Pension Age they will be reduced for early payment.  

Types of retirement

Types of retirement

Voluntary from age 55
Flexible with your employer’s permission
Ill health
Redundancy/business efficiency
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Voluntary from age 55

Voluntary from age 55 

Types of Retirement
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Flexible with your employer’s permission

Flexible with your employer’s permission 

Types of Retirement
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Ill health

Ill health 

Types of Retirement
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Redundancy/business efficiency

Redundancy/business efficiency 

Types of Retirement

Steps to retirement

Retirement Process
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If you’re still paying into the Scheme, this section tells you the steps you need to take to retire.   

If you are a deferred member, you’ll find all the information needed to access your benefits in the deferred members section. 

Retirement Process
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