There is a wide range of help and information
available. This section gives details of some of the organisations that might
be able to help you. Please scroll down the page to find help and information:
- on your Alstom pension
- on wider issues
- on your rights
- on services for pensioners
- on making a will
On
your Alstom pension
If you have any questions about your pension or the scheme, please contact
JLT Employee Benefits - click here for the contact details.
On
wider issues
This government website has a range of useful information on everything
from healthcare to opportunities for voluntary work.
Your local branch of Age UK may be able to help with all sorts of things,
ranging from benefits advice to social activities. This website has a list
of local branches with addresses and phone numbers. It also has links to
other websites that older people may find of interest.
On
your rights
Your Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) can help you if you are not sure what
your rights are. This website has lots of useful information. It also has
details of local CAB offices.
On
services for pensioners
Your local council will usually have services for people who have retired.
You may have to contact more than one department. The social services department
is a good starting point - they often deal with services that are most relevant
to older pensioners, such as residential homes, daycentres and home help.
Depending on the size of the council, it may have a
team that gives advice on finances. Some councils also have a 'care and
repair' service that can help if your home needs work done on it.
On
making a will
Making a will is one of the most important things you can do. It allows
you to say what you want done with your money and belongings when you die.
You can use it to appoint a guardian for your children.
Age
UK's website has information on making a will. You can get simple
will-writing forms from most newsagents. You can even write a will out yourself.
You need to say:
who you are;
who your executors (the people who will carry out
your instructions) are; and
how you want your money and belongings shared out.
As long as the will is witnessed by two independent
people, it is a legal document. However unless your will is very simple,
it is advisable to get legal advice. Your Citizen's Advice Bureau will
usually have a list
of local solicitors who offer this service.
Remember
The external organisations we list and the websites we link to are not
connected in any way to the Alstom Pension Scheme.
