Spouse's Pension

If you die and leave a husband or wife, he or she, will become entitled to part of your pension. Local Government long-term dependant spouse's pensions no longer cease upon re-marriage to another person.

Long-term Widow's Pension

If you die before your wife a long-term widow's pension is payable equal to 1/160th of your final pay for each year and part-year of your membership built up to your date of death plus your prospective membership from your date of death to age 65. Your widow's long-term pension is fully inflation proofed and payable for life.

Long-term Widower's Pension

If you die before your husband a long-term widower's pension is payable equal to 1/160th of your final pay for each year and part-year of your membership (please note that the membership period which we use in the calculation will be dependant on the date you ceased employment). Your widower's long-term pension is fully inflation proofed and payable for life.