Pensions - Matthews Remedy Update September 2026

Claire Johnson, LGA Senior Pensions Adviser, joins Tristan to provide an update on the progress of the Matthews Remedy pension cases. The FRSA strongly recommends that listeners share the contents of this podcast to anyone who was/is a Retained/On-Call Firefighter between the dates of 07 April 2000 and 05 April 2006 inclusive, as they are likely to be eligible to join (or extend membership of) the Modified Pension Scheme. It is no exaggeration to say that this could change someone's life. The website referred to in this podcast which individuals can use to find the relevant contact details for their former Fire and Rescue Authority is: https://fpsmember.org/contact/ Anyone who would like access to the template that individuals can use to contact their former Fire and Rescue Authority to check whether they may be eligible for the Matthews remedy, email pensions@frsa.org.uk. If you found this episode of Priority Message helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues. Members can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA. If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and