Making a difference for those requiring additional support

We know that certain health conditions may mean adjustments are required and that life events such as losing your job or a loved one might mean that there are times where you feel more vulnerable and in need of a bit of extra help.

We can't promise we've got all the answers to life's problems, but we do commit to listening and dealing with your needs sensitively and compassionately.

Practical support

We can offer different types of practical support and try where possible to centre this around your individual needs.

Support options could include:

  • Assistance filling out forms
  • Having a conversation in a way that suits you best
  • Talking you through processes or topics you might find difficult to understand
  • With your authorisation, liaising with family members or carers to articulate instructions

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to do business with us, so when you get in touch, please let us know your support needs and we’ll do what we can to help.

If you require an alternative communication format such as braille, large print, or audio, please contact us using the options below.

Get in touch by phone

Phone: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

Opening hours:

Tax Year End update (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for AP3.

Message Title
Tax Year End update
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Message content

Pension and ISA changes from 6 April 2024: We’re updating relevant communications to reflect the latest pension tax and ISA rules, effective from 6 April 2024. Until that’s complete, you may see references to the previous rules in documents, on our website and when you carry out online transactions. Please take this into account when you make any financial decisions and visit our summary page to Understand how these changes could affect you.

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Tax Year End salary sacrifice notice (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for AP3.

Message Title
Tax Year End update
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tyeUpdateWarning0424
Message content

Please note the salary sacrifice calculator has not yet been updated with the Scottish 2024/25 tax rates but we are working to have this available soon. 

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warning
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Tax Year End document library notice (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for AP3.

Message Title
Tax Year End communications update
Message unique ID
tyeCommunicationsWarning0424
Message content

Pension changes from 6 April 2024: We’re updating our communications to include information about the new lump sum allowances and tax treatment when you take benefits. Until that’s complete, please read the pension allowance changes leaflet before you take any lump sum and/or income from your pension.

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AP3 Maintenance message (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for AP3.

Message Title
AP3 site maintenance
Message unique ID
ap3MaintenanceMessage1204024
Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

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AP Maintenance message (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for ARC&OR

Message Title
AP site maintenance
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Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

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CP Maintenance message (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for ARC&OR

Message Title
CP site maintenance
Message unique ID
cpMaintenanceMessage20042024
Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

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Retiready Maintenance message (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for ARC&OR

Message Title
Retiready site maintenance
Message unique ID
rrMaintenanceMessage12042024
Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

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ARC & OR Maintenance message (warning)

This message is to give customers information on maintenance for ARC&OR

Message Title
ARC & AOR site maintenance
Message unique ID
arcMaintenanceMessage12042024
Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm.

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Extranet Maintenance message (Protection & Scottish Equitable)

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Extranet Maintenance message (Protection & Scottish Equitable)
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Message content

Due to scheduled maintenance on our sites, this service will be unavailable from Friday 10 May at 9.45pm to Saturday 11 May at 6.30am. This service will also be unavailable on Sunday 12 May from 8.00am to 2.30pm and from 4.00pm to 11.00pm.

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Information

To enable pop-ups please check the browser settings on your device. Once the settings have been turned on, please refresh the page to launch chat in a new window.

Opening times:

Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Get in touch by email

Email: 

Our email system and the way we deal with data internally is secure. However, we're unable to ensure the security of emails before they reach us so please consider this and do not include any personally sensitive, financial or banking information that has not been appropriately secured.

Get in touch by phone

Phone: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

Information

To enable pop-ups please check the browser settings on your device. Once the settings have been turned on, please refresh the page to launch chat in a new window.

Opening hours:

Opening times:

Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Get in touch by email

Email: 

Our email system and the way we deal with data internally is secure. However, we're unable to ensure the security of emails before they reach us so please consider this and do not include any personally sensitive, financial or banking information that has not been appropriately secured.

Get in touch by phone

Phone: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

Information

To enable pop-ups please check the browser settings on your device. Once the settings have been turned on, please refresh the page to launch chat in a new window.

Opening hours:

Opening times:

Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Get in touch by email

Email: 

Our email system and the way we deal with data internally is secure. However, we're unable to ensure the security of emails before they reach us so please consider this and do not include any personally sensitive, financial or banking information that has not been appropriately secured.

Get in touch by phone

Phone: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

Information

To enable pop-ups please check the browser settings on your device. Once the settings have been turned on, please refresh the page to launch chat in a new window.

Opening hours:

Opening times:

Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Get in touch by email

Email: 

Our email system and the way we deal with data internally is secure. However, we're unable to ensure the security of emails before they reach us. Please consider this and don't include any personally sensitive, financial or banking information that hasn't been appropriately secured.

Get in touch by phone

Phone: 

Calling from abroad: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

Get in touch by phone

Protection claims: 

General: 

Opening hours:

Opening times:
Monday-Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Call charges will vary.

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