Civil Service Pensions Podcast
Civil Service Pensions Podcast
The Civil Service Pension Scheme is one of the best workplace pension schemes in the UK public sector. But what makes it so good? We want members of the scheme to feel informed and empowered when it comes to planning for their financial future, but we know that pensions can feel complicated and difficult to understand. This podcast aims to make things simple - whether you're working or retired, …Social links:
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Can someone steal a pension?
In our final minisode of Season 2, Liz Scully, Risk & Control Director, joins us to talk about pension fraud. What is it? How does it happen and can someone really steal your pension? Liz shares the warning signs to look out for, how we combat fraud and what you can do to protect your retirement …
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What are our members saying about pensions?
In our final full-length episode of this season, Rob & Emily chat to Sarj Wheelwright, Engagement Manager for Civil Service & Royal Mail Pensions about what our members are saying about pensions and this scheme. With recordings from live events over summer 2023, we hear members’ thoughts and views…
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Minisode: 6 things to kick-start your retirement planning
In this minisode, Cathryn Murray, Training & Engagement Manager, shares the 6 things you can do to kick-start your retirement planning. From transferring in an old workplace pension, to nominating a beneficiary and joining a Pension Power webinar – this episode could be your quick checklist to lay…
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Leaving work behind for your health – Gerald’s story
After 45 years working in HMRC, Gerald had big plans for his retirement. But those plans were turned upside down when health issues rendered him too ill to work. In this episode, Gerald talks to Rob and Emily about his experience of having to leave work through the Ill Health Retirement route, ear…
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Minisode: Sneak preview of Gerald's story
In this minisode, we share a sneak preview of our conversation with Gerald, who took ill health retirement after a long career in HMRC. Gerald tells us about a shock diagnosis that turned his retirement plans upside down, forcing him to leave work behind earlier than he’d planned. He talks about h…
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We are what we do
“So, what do you do?” It’s often the first question we ask when we meet someone new, and it can tell a lot about who they are… or can it? Cilla Christmas (Valuation & Strategic Review Manager and Co-Chair of the Civil Service Carers Network) returns to the podcast to discuss the idea that our job…
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Minisode: A quick guide to your ABS
Every year, we issue Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) to active members of the scheme. To help you understand your ABS, Emily Wilson, Senior Training Consultant from MyCSP takes listeners through their statement, step by step and page by page. Helping you to better understand how your pension is d…
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It’s never too late to start planning for retirement
We often say it’s never too early to start thinking about your retirement, but what if you’re coming to it later in life? Whether you’ve been through a divorce, had a career-break or can see your retirement on the horizon, there are many ways to get the most out of your pension, whatever your cir…
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2015 Remedy (McCloud) explained
Our second minisode focuses on the 2015 Remedy (McCloud). Ian Korner, Civil Service Pensions Policy Lead talks about this important topic, what it is, how it works and if you could be affected. The legislation will be implemented from October 2023, so have a listen to Ian’s explanation on how it w…
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Retirement on my terms: Mary’s story
In this episode, we chat to Mary, who decided to take partial retirement after a fulfilling career in the DVSA. She was a civil servant for almost 30 years and while she loves her job, it’s clear she’s having the time of her life in retirement so far. Mary tells us about her initial decision to l…
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