Would my spouse or partner qualify for an Adult Dependant’s pension?

The Fund Rules define an Adult Dependant as a person other than an eligible child who was, in the opinion of the Trustees, wholly or in a large part dependent on the Member for the support and maintenance of his or her accustomed standard of living at the date of the member’s death.

Evidence of dependency will be required. An adult dependant’s pension is payable for their lifetime. Your adult dependant can be:

• Your legal spouse or civil partner
• Your partner, including a partner of the same sex
• Any other person who is dependent on you

A child over 23 cannot be classed as a dependant.