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Book your place on our free Autumn webinars

Jun 29, 2026
Join one of our expert‑led online sessions to understand your pension better and feel more confident about your future.
By joining a webinar, you’ll: 

  • get a clearer understanding of how your pension works 
  • learn about the benefits available to you as a member 
  • find out ways you could boost your retirement income 
  • ask questions in a live Q&A  
Whether you’re just getting started or already thinking about retirement, there’s a webinar for you. Take a look at what’s coming up below and choose the session that best suits your needs. 

Get to know your pension webinars  
If you’re looking to get to grips with the basics, these webinars are a great place to start. They will explain how your pension works, what benefits are available, and what to think about as you plan ahead. 

There’s separate Get to Know your pension sessions for: 

If you’re not sure whether you’re DB or IWDC , please check with your employer. You’ll also see it when you log into your myRPS account, on your welcome page under ‘Your membership’ and ‘Type’. 

Pre-retirement webinars  
If you’re starting to think about taking your pension, our pre‑retirement webinars can help you understand your options and what to expect. 

You’ll learn more about: 

  • when you can take your pension 
  • the options available to you 
  • how to plan your next steps
There are dedicated pre-retirement webinars for:  

If you’re not sure whether you’re DB or IWDC, please check with your employer. You’ll also see it when you log into your myRPS account, on your welcome page under ‘Your membership’ and ‘Type’. 

Saving more for the future webinars  
If you’re hoping to boost your retirement income, the ‘Saving more for the future’ webinar could help.  

It will cover: 

  • how you can save more with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) in BRASS or AVC Extra  
  • how you can manage your AVCs  
  • the investment options you have  
  • the ways you can take your AVCs 
This session is specifically designed for defined benefit (DB) members and will take place at 2pm on 30 September  

Book your place 
All webinars are free and usually last just over an hour.  Each session is online, so you can join from wherever you are.  

Places are limited, so it’s best to book early to secure a spot that works for you. 

To register, click on the link for your chosen webinar above, or go to the webinars page.  

Once you’ve registered, we’ll send you a confirmation email with everything you need to join. Please keep hold of this email, as it contains the link you’ll need to join the webinar.  

Please keep in mind, these webinars are for information only and should not be regarded as financial advice. 

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