Firefighter Pension Scheme 1992 (CAS-83544-R4Z8)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome 

I do not uphold Mr N’s complaint and no further action is required by WFRS.

Complaint summary 

Mr N has complained that he is not able to access his benefits in the Scheme before he reaches age 60 which, as a deferred member of the Scheme, is his normal retirement age. He considers this goes against what he was previously told, is age discrimination and said that this has caused him a financial burden. He would like to be granted access to his pension including a lump sum with immediate effect, or at the very least, as soon as he turns age 55.