Government Pension Advice
The government’s Money Helper website is a rich resource of impartial advice on lots of financial matters including pensions and retirement.
Employee pension schemes
Company pension contact details:
Standard Life (The Hills Group’s pension provider)
Call: 0800 970 4131
Website: Pensions | Standard Life
You can also use the Standard Life mobile app for easy access to pension tools, planners, investment updates and more. Find the app on your phone’s official app-store.
The Standard Life website features a number of ‘How To’ videos explaining how to get the most out of the app including how to add a beneficiary: standardlife.co.uk/app/how-to-videos
Standard Life Retirement tools:
Retirement Income Tool Video
Money Mindset Video
Pre–Retirement Support Video
Retirement Options & Tools Video
Plan for your Future Video
Standard Life Cost of Living support:
Uncertain times and market fluctuations – what this means for your pension
Help & Support for financial difficulties during the Cost of Living crisis
Money Plus Blog
Financial Health Check Tool
Wiltshire Pension Fund
Call 01225 713613 or email pensionenquiries@wiltshire.gov.uk
Website: Welcome to our Member website – Wiltshire Pension Fund Member Area
Reduce your bills
Heating and hot water account for over half of the average household’s energy bills, so it’s important to know what you can do to prepare your heating system for the colder winter months and save money on your energy bills. The government help for households website has lots of handy hints on how to reduce energy consumption.
OfGem’s website lists a number of schemes that support free or subsidised energy-saving measures. These aim to help vulnerable people and encourage energy efficiency in our homes. Some schemes are provided directly through your supplier.
For example, you, a friend or family member may benefit from checking if you qualify for government’s schemes such as:
- Winter Fuel Payment
- Warm Home Discount
- Household Support Fund
Help with debt
Step Change offer an online debt tool and free telephone line 0800 138 1111
National Debt Line offer online tools, fact sheets, sample letters and a free telephone line 0808 808 4000
Bereavement support
The news of a death can be deeply distressing, either personally, for a loved one or a colleague. Often a very personal journey, many prefer to talk about their grief in confidence. MetLife’s complimentary bereavement and probate support helpline, staffed by qualified counsellors, is there to provide you and your family with the practical and emotional support you need whether registering a death or coming to terms with the loss.
Metlife is The Hills Group’s life assurance company and can offer Hills’ employees bereavement advice on 0800 917 0096, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for as often and as long as you need it.*
*There are eligibility requirements to access this service – please contact HR or your line manager for advice.