CSPA - Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance

05/08/2026

Thanks for this important collaboration

Have you been affected by the ongoing delays relating to the administration of the Civil Service pension scheme?

If you're experiencing uncertainty, financial pressure or wellbeing concerns then we're here for you. We may be able to offer wellbeing support, practical help or financial assistance.

You can also watch the webinar led by David Luxton, Pension manager at CSPA - Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance where he discusses in depth the issues and next steps.

See how we can support you https://ow.ly/jQZ950ZoO04

03/08/2026

On Friday we said goodbye to our General Secretary, Sally Tsoukaris, as she retired after four years with CSPA.

Many of you will have met Sally over the years at the AGM, branch meetings and events, or seen her representing CSPA on the issues that matter to pensioners. She has worked hard on behalf of our members and has been a valued part of the organisation.

From everyone at CSPA, thank you, Sally, for everything you've done. We wish you a long, happy and well-deserved retirement.

Please join us in wishing Sally all the very best for this exciting new chapter.

29/07/2026

Social care is something that touches many of our members, whether you've needed support yourself, cared for a loved one or are thinking about what the future might look like.

Today, the Prime Minister announced a number of plans aimed at improving adult social care. These include bringing forward Baroness Casey's independent review, launching a nationwide "Big Conversation" to hear people's views, looking at better pay and training for care workers, and holding cross-party talks on reform.

As part of Later Life Ambitions, we've long been calling for a better funded, fairer social care system that works for everyone in later life, so we'll be following these developments closely.

We've rounded up everything that was announced and what it could mean. You can read the full article here 👇

The Prime Minister has announced a series of measures aimed at accelerating long-awaited reform of adult social care, including bringing forward Baroness

28/07/2026

This September we're launching a two-year trial of an all-member ballot to elect key members of the CSPA Executive Council.

As the number of active local groups has declined over time, not every member has been able to take part in electing our national leadership. The new trial is designed to give every member the opportunity to have their say.

Our latest article explains the background to the trial and the reasons behind this important change.

Read more: https://www.cspa.co.uk/news/why-every-vote-matters-in-our-first-all-member-ballot/

We'll be sharing more information throughout August, including how to cast your vote and introducing the candidates standing in this year's election.

In early September, CSPA members will have the opportunity to take part in something new – our first all-member ballot to elect key members of the Executive

08/07/2026

Our Pensions Manager David Luxton was once again on BBC Radion Scotland discussing the ongoing issues with the Civil Service Pension Scheme prior to this afternoon's Public Account Committee meeting.

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06/07/2026

As part of our Budget for Later Life campaign, we're calling for a fairer, more age-inclusive workplace. We believe older workers should be valued for their skills and experience, with better protection from age discrimination, greater access to training, and more flexible working opportunities.

As part of the campaign, we'd love to hear from you.

At what age did you retire?

React below to let us know:

👍 Under 60
❤️ 60 to 64
😮 65 to 69
😂 70+
😢 I'm still working

If you'd like to, tell us more in the comments. Did you retire when you wanted to, or would things like more flexible working, better support or different opportunities have encouraged you to stay in work for longer?

02/07/2026

Have a listen to David Luxton, our Pensions Manager on BBC Radio Scotland this morning...

🚨 As misses yet another Government deadline to address its mismanagement of the Civil Service Pension Scheme, CSPA (Civil Service Pensioners' Alliance) Pensions Manager David Luxton spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about the impact on pensioners, surviving spouses and partners. The CSPA, a par...

01/07/2026

Independent Age are asking for your help to make sure MPs hear from older people.

Help them by encouraging your local MP to attend a Parliamentary drop-in event on Monday 6 July.

The event will highlight the financial challenges facing older people on low incomes, including the difficulties some face accessing support such as Pension Credit and Council Tax Reduction.

MPs are much more likely to attend when someone from their constituency invites them, so a quick email from you could make a real difference.

Would you like to invite your MP?

Click here to message your MP today.

https://campaigns.independentage.org/page/194253/action/1Independent

30/06/2026

Cash or card? 💳💷

Are we moving too fast towards a cashless world?

We asked you how you prefer to pay - and the answer was clear: most people want both.

💳💷 58% use a mix of cash and card
💷 21% mainly use cash
💳 21% mainly use card or digital payments

The message coming through? It’s not either/or. It’s choice.

That’s why we’re campaigning for digital inclusion and better access to banking and services for everyone.

Find out more:
cspa.co.uk/digital-exclusion

27/06/2026

The latest Civil Service Pensions Taskforce update was published yesterday, Friday 26th June.

The update provides the latest position ahead of the end of June recovery deadline, including information on retirement quotations, pension payments, bereavement cases and other areas where members are still waiting for progress.

Read a summary of the key points, including what the update means for those still affected by delays.

The Cabinet Office has issued a further update on the Civil Service Pension Scheme recovery work ahead of the end of June deadline for improving