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Pension Fund (1966) Change membership type

Member guides and supplements

This section includes the Fund's member guide as well as supplements specific to various members. Supplements should be read alongside the main member guide.

In this section, you’ll also find guides relating to other specific Fund matters.

  • Members' Guide

    A detailed reference guide about the benefits available in the Fund.

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  • Members' Guide to Life Events

    A detailed guide to explain what happens to your benefits if your circumstances change (e.g. if you get married, divorced or die).

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  • Members' Guide to Leaving

    A guide to explain what happens to your benefits if you leave Abbott.

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 1

    This leaflet contains information specifically for category 1 members (members who joined before 1 March 2005 and have an accrual rate of 1.75%).

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 2

    This leaflet contains information specifically for Murex Biotech Limited members.

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 3

    This leaflet contains information specifically for those who were members before 2 December 1991.

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 4

    This leaflet contains information specifically for employees who were members on 1 March 1984.

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 5

    This leaflet contains information specifically for Healthcare Products Category 1 Members*. Not sure if you're a Healthcare Products Category 1 Member?

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 6

    This leaflet contains information specifically for Healthcare Products Category 2 Members*. Not sure if you're a Healthcare Products Category 2 Member?

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  • Members' Guide Supplement 7

    This leaflet contains information specifically for members who receive, or have received, Shift Pay.

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  • Members' Guide to the Bridging Pension Option

    Read more about the Bridging Pension Option.

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At retirement

  • Pension Retirement Guide

    A detailed reference guide to explain the retirement process and the options available to you.

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  • Example Retirement Pack

    An example of the pack you'll receive when you near retirement (mentioned on page 8 of the Pension Retirement Guide above).

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  • Example Retirement Benefits Form

    An example of the form you'll receive when you near retirement (mentioned on page 8 of the Pension Retirement Guide above).

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Forms

  • Expression of Wishes Form

    Use this form to let us know who you would like to receive any cash lump sum benefit in the event of your death.

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  • AVC Application Form

    Use this form to start making AVCs to the AVC Salary Exchange Scheme run by Aviva.

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If you already make AVCs and would like to make a change, please contact us for a form.

Other useful documents

  • 2024 Summary Funding Statement

    An update on the Fund's 2024 financial health check.

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  • TCFD report

    Read the TCFD report to find out what we are doing to mitigate our investments against the risk of climate change.

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  • Statement of Investment Principles

    Read the Statement of Investment Principles to find out about the investment objectives and strategy.

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  • Engagement Policy Implementation Statement

    Read about how the Trustees follow their Engagement Policy.

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  • More about: Freedom and Choice with your AVC fund

    A guide to learn more about how you can access your AVC fund at retirement.

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  • More about: Tax charges

    A guide to learn more about tax allowances and how they might affect you.

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  • More about: Money Purchase Illustrations (MPIs)

    A guide to learn more about the MPI in the AVC section of your benefit statement (if you make AVCs).

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  • How your contributions are invested

    Read about how your AVCs are invested with Aviva.

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  • Choosing your own investments

    Find out more about choosing your own investments for your AVCs with Aviva.

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  • Pension scams leaflet

    Read this leaflet to make sure you're up to date on how scams work, how to avoid them and how to report them.

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Don't know which category you're in?

Healthcare Products Category 1 Members:

You are a Healthcare Products Category 1 Member if you:

  • Joined the Fund on 16 February 2010,
  • Are employed by Abbott Healthcare Products Limited (previously known as "Solvay Healthcare Limited"),
  • Were a member of the Duphar Section of the Solvay UK Defined Benefits Scheme ("the Solvay Scheme") on 15 February 2010,
  • Were in Pensionable Service in the Fund on 8 October 2010, and
  • Opted to receive a “Deferred Pension Entitlement” in the Fund in respect your membership of the Solvay Scheme.
Healthcare Products Category 2 Members:

You are a Healthcare Products Category 2 Member if you:

  • Joined the Fund on 16 February 2010,
  • Are employed by Abbott Healthcare Products Limited (previously known as "Solvay Healthcare Limited"),
  • Were a member of the Duphar Section of the Solvay UK Defined Benefits Scheme (“the Solvay Scheme”) before 15 February 2010,
  • Were in Pensionable Service in the Fund on 8 October 2010, and
  • Opted to have additional Pensionable Service in the Fund in respect of your membership of the Solvay Scheme.