Retiring before your normal retirement age
It is possible to retire voluntarily from the age of 55. If you retire before your normal pension age, it is likely that your pension and any automatic lump sum will be reduced for early payment. To find out whether it is likely that your pension would be reduced, please see our will my pension be reduced area.
The Government has announced the earliest age that you can take your pension will be increased from age 55 to 57 from 6 April 2028. This will not apply to ill health retirements.
Can I access my details online?
As a member of the Fund, you can sign up for My Pension Online, which allows you to access your pension account details and calculate pension benefits estimates securely online. To find out more about this member self-service facility and sign up, please visit our My Pension Online section of this website.
