Pensions

We manage the local government and the firefighters pension schemes. We also act as liaison administrators for the teachers and the National Health Service (NHS) pension schemes.

Local government pension scheme

See the Suffolk Pension Fund for information about the local government pension scheme.

Teachers' pensions

The Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) is a contributory scheme administered by Teachers' Pensions (TP).

Teachers Pensions has details on all aspects of the scheme, including details of the scheme reforms from 2015.

The Suffolk County Council Pensions Section submit an annual report to the Teachers Pensions Agency detailing members service and salary information. This is used by Teachers Pensions Agency to produce member’s annual benefit statements.

Firefighters' pensions

We also manage the Firefighters' Pension scheme for Suffolk Fire and Rescue Services.

The following scheme guides are available:

• A guide to the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 1992 (Word, 350KB)
• A guide to the New Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2006 (Word, 247KB)

Find out more information on firefighters' pension scheme reforms from GOV.UK.

NHS pensions

The NHS Pension Scheme is a contributory scheme administered by NHS Pensions Agency.

Details on all aspects of the scheme, including details of the scheme reforms from 2015, can be obtained from the NHS Pensions website.

Telephone: 0300 3301 346 or 0191 279 0571

The Suffolk County Council Pensions Section submit an annual report to the NHS Pensions Agency detailing members service and salary information. This is used by NHS Pensions Agency to produce member’s annual benefit statements.

Contact us

If you would like to speak to us about your pension scheme you can contact us in the following ways:

Telephone: 03456 053 000

Email: pensions@suffolk.gov.uk

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