Changing my details
If your personal circumstances change, you will need to notify us as soon as possible. This can be done by writing to us, either by post or e-mail, or by using our secure member portal, My Pension.
If you need to make a change, you can contact us in the following ways
By e-mail
You can e-mail us at [email protected]
Pensioner members should e-mail [email protected]
Please attach any supporting documents, if relevant.
By post
You can write to us at:
Dorset County Pension Fund
County Hall
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
My Pension
Dorset County Pension Fund's secure on-line member portal: mypension.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
What happens if I change my address?
If you change your address, please contact us.
What happens if I change my bank or building society details?
If you change your bank or building society details you must let us know by completing the change of bank details form, found in our resources section.
What happens if I move overseas?
We can continue to pay your pension to a UK bank or building society account.
We may be able to make payment via an International Payment Service for which you may have to pay a small monthly fee. This is available for most but not all countries and you need to be aware that the amount of pension you'll receive each month will depend on the exchange rate at the time of each payment. If you would like to have your pension paid to an overseas bank account please contact us for a form.
How will my divorce impact my pension?
You and your partner will need to consider how to treat your pension as part of any divorce/dissolution settlement. More information can be found on Gov.uk here.
Life cover
As a member of the Scheme you have valuable life cover, which for most members includes a lump sum paid on your death. If you have not completed an Expression of Wish form setting out your payment preferences, or if you would like to make any changes following a previous Expression of Wish, you you can find a template form on our 'Resources' page.