Hampshire Pension Services

Administering the Local Government Pension Scheme, Police and Fire schemes

Please note - The Government has confirmed a change to the SCAPE discount rate which is used to determine the factors used by public service pension schemes to calculate pension values. The current factors we use for various calculations have been withdrawn with effect from 19 May 2026. This will affect pension benefits payable to members retiring voluntarily before or after their Normal Pension Age as changes to early and late retirement factors are expected.

Important - Member Portal estimates are currently based on the existing factors and guidance. Therefore, an estimate for leaving before your normal retirement age may overstate your pension but may still be sufficient for planning purposes. We are unable to advise on the impact to your pension of the factor change. We are expecting new factors to be published in July/August 2026.