Spring issue of the Pensioner out now
Our quarterly members magazine “The Pensioner” keeps you in touch with the latest developments and campaigns and is a font of useful information. This magazine is sent free of charge to all members, but we’re sharing a small snippet of our latest edition with everyone (members can read the full 48 page edition here). If […]
CSPA Scotland – Manifesto
CSPA Scotland Branch looks after the interests of all retired civil servants in Scotland and campaigns on issues of interest to pensioners in general. Click on the image below to read our manifesto and the issues we’re campaigning for, on behalf of you, our members.
Pension Age Winter Payment
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment helps people of State Pension age pay their heating bills. It’s paid once a year and replaced Winter Fuel Payment for people in Scotland. If you’re eligible You could get a payment of between £101.70 and £305.10. Most eligible people get the payment automatically and do not need to apply. You’ll get […]
Civil Service Pensions to rise by 3.8% from April 2026
Civil Service Pensions are due to rise by 3.8% from 6 April next year (2026), following ONS announcement of the September increase in the Consumers Prices Index (CPI) on October 22nd. Although this is better than last year`s disappointing 1.7% increase, CPI had been expected to rise to 4% in September before dropping to around 2% by […]
Report on the CSPA National AGM 2025.
The 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Civil Service Pensioners’ Alliance was held in the Chesford Grange Hotel, Kenilworth on Wednesday 8th and Thursday 9th October 2025. Scotland Branch was represented at the AGM by Christine McGiveron, on the Executive Council, Michael Kirby as the Branch delegate and Linda Kirby as Sponsored Representative. The […]
UK Banks confirm new withdrawal limits for over 67’s from 27 September.
U.K. banks have announced new withdrawal limits for customers aged 67 and over, starting from 27 September 2025. This move is part of wider measures to enhance financial security, prevent fraud and encourage safer banking habits among older customers. Banks say the changes are designed to protect vulnerable individuals and ensure smoother banking experiences, What […]
4.7% increase in State Pension likely from April 2026
State Pensions are due to rise by 4.7% from next April under the triple-lock in line with annual earnings growth , as announced today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This will mean the basic rate of State Pension (pre-2016) will rise by £431.60 to £9,607 (£184.75 per week), from 6 April 2026. The […]
National Entitlement Card
In Scotland, all people with a disability, and those aged 60 and over are entitled to a National Entitlement Card. Depending on people’s circumstances, and the region in which they live, this Entitlement Card can give access to a concessionary fare, or free train travel. National Entitlement Card for people living in the Strathclyde region […]
Latest branch newsletter
The latest issue of the CSPA Scotland newsletter is now availbe to read by clicking on the button below. Read newsletter here
Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill
The Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee is seeking views on a Bill which will establish a Commissioner for Older People in Scotland. Those views will inform the Committee’s scrutiny. About this call for views The Commissioner for Older People (Scotland) Bill was introduced by Colin Smyth MSP on 2 April 2025. According to […]