Thinking about your future / retirement

Summer travel always makes me day-dream of being able to travel in retirement, and to be able to live comfortably. Could you use some downtime to take a closer look at your pension?  September will be Pension Attention month.  Why not take a look at the resources available from the latest event to follow 3 steps, to make the most of your pension.

For everyone 

Iona Bains gives 3 top tips pensionattention.co.uk

Check your state pension forecast – are you on track? Check your State Pension forecast - GOV.UK

For CSP (Civil Servant colleagues – excluding PS)

for Civil Service Pension Scheme members who want an overview of the benefits. 

https://mycsp.co.uk/pension-learning/member-learning/pension-power-member-engagement-session/#1

For Probation Service colleagues

The GMPF hold awareness events in August ‘Pensions overview and understanding the 2025 Benefit Statement’  and Pre-retirement’  Events - book on to one of our events - GMPF

For G4S Colleagues

Aviva hold regular sessions for upskilling to know more about your pension, how it works, for anyone age 30-55 they offer a Mid-Life MOT and for anyone 55+ there are sessions to get ready for retirement. Take a look here Schedule of Events 1 - Aviva

Adult Learning Week coming September 15 to 21

What would you like to see available? Let me know.

Supporting Mens Mental Health session 19 September 10-11

Rob and Dave from Dads and Lads will deliver an interactive session as part of Adult Learning week to talk about Men’s Mental health, how we can help and support in the community. Please attend to support the men in our lives.

Register here or email Liz

Neurodiversity Awareness 24 September 9.30-12.30

This awareness raising session introduces the concept of neurodiversity and its significance in the workplace. Participants will explore the diverse ways in which brains function and process information, gaining insight into conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and others. The course aims to foster empathy, challenge stereotypes, and promote inclusive practices that support neurodivergent individuals.

Register Here or Email Liz

British Sign Language Taster Session 9 October 10-1

Course Overview: Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL), Communication and Deaf Awareness

This introductory course offers a foundational understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) and explores key aspects of communication and Deaf awareness. Participants will gain insight into the experiences of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals, including the barriers they may face and the range of communication support options and technologies available to promote inclusion.

Course content includes:

• An introduction to Deaf culture and communication needs
• Overview of assistive technologies and communication support (e.g., hearing loops, BSL interpreters, speech-to-text apps)
• Basic BSL signs for:
• Greetings
• Asking and responding to “How are you?”
• The BSL alphabet

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build confidence in communicating inclusively and respectfully with Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals.

Register Here or email Liz