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Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-3509)

Complainant: Ms Anna Sims Williams
Complaint Topic: Ill Health
Ref: PO-3509
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: 1. City of Westminster
2. Housing & Care 21
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Complaint summary

Ms Sims Williams’ complaint is that Housing & Care 21 (her late husband’s employer) and City of Westminster (who operate the Scheme) failed to consider Mr Sims request for ill health retirement in a timely manner.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s determination and reasons

The complaint should not be upheld against Housing & Care 21 because Mr Sims changed his mind after applying for ill health retirement and subsequently died shortly after his application was reactivated.

The complaint should not be upheld against City of Westminster as the decision to award ill health retirement did not rest with the Council.

 

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