How do I contact SPPA?
To get through to our Customer Contact Team, who handle NHS, Teachers, Police and Firefighter queries, please call:
- 01896 893000. Please note that due to current high volumes of enquiries, you may have to wait longer than usual – as such you may wish to submit your enquiry by email. ...
- 01896 892464.
What type of pension scheme is SPPA?
The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administers pensions on behalf of the Scottish Government for Teachers, the Police and Firefighters as well as for employees of the National Health Service in Scotland.
What is the minimum state pension in Scotland?
To get the basic State Pension you must have paid or been credited with National Insurance contributions. The full basic State Pension is £137.60 per week.
How do I opt out of SPPA pension?
Due to differences in the regulations for practitioners, you must complete the practitioner opt out form, declare each of your Practitioner employments on the form and send it directly to SPPA. We'll then contact your individual employers directly and inform them that you wish to opt out of the scheme.