Publications

You can download more information about the Scheme here, including our member factsheets and our guides to the Scheme.

Some of the documents on this page may not be suitable for users with assistive technology. If you need a version of any of our documents in a more accessible format, please tell us what format you need by emailing us at engage@eapf.org.uk or calling 0800 121 6593.

Scheme Guides

Please note: We're currently updating our Scheme Guides, if you have a specific question, please get in touch using our 'Contact us' page.

	Scheme Guide for members
	A brief guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Contributing member factsheets

	New starters guide
	A guide to transferring benefits into the EAPF
	How much will I pay into the LGPS?
	Thinking about or approaching retirement?
	Topping up my LGPS pension

Leaving before retirement factsheets

	A guide for members with deferred benefits
	Pension revaluation - a guide for deferred members
	A guide to transferring benefits out of the EAPF
	Things to consider before opting out of the EAPF

Calculating my pension factsheets

	A guide to final pay and protections from 2014
	How is my pension worked out?
	Tax controls on pensions savings
	When can I take my LGPS pension?
	A guide to your partial retirement options

Retired member factsheets

	Pension revaluation - a guide for pensioner members
	Your life in retirement - a guide for new pensioners

Other helpful factsheets

	Bereavement and how we can help you
	LGPS Q&A for COVID-19
	PDF Editing guide
	GDPR Questions and Answers
	Annual Allowance - Scheme Pays Questions and Answers
	Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure (IDRP)
	2014 frequently asked questions
	Your State Pension - Questions and Answers
	Topping up your State Pension

User guides

	Your pension savings statement explained
	Your pension statement explained - Contributing members
	Your pension statement explained - Deferred members
	85 year rule explained