Changes to certain Scheme regulations came into force this September. These included changes to provisions for same sex partners, ensuring that they have the same survivor pension benefits as those provided to the widow of a male Scheme member. Teachers’ Pensions has administered the Scheme in line with the respective Court decisions, these changes apply the rulings to the Scheme regulations.

As part of the regulation changes we no longer require a ‘partner nomination’ (previously needed for those who aren’t married or in a civil partnership) for a partner to receive survivor pension benefits. As long as your partner meets qualifying criteria they are eligible, should anything happen to you.

To find out more about these changes and others that have recently been brought in, take a look at our factsheet (PDF, 153 KB) (This link opens in a new window).