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Thursday, 6 January 2011

International Pension Centre

The International Pension Centre deals with all enquiries regarding the payment of state pension, bereavement benefits, incapacity benefits and other such benefits for those living abroad. It also deals with enquiries from those living in the UK who have lived or worked in other countries that apply the European Community (EC) rules on social security or in a country that has a Reciprocal Social Security Agreement with the UK.

 

International Pension Centre  
Phone number +44 191 218 7777
Fax number +44 191 218 7021
Textphone
(for those with speech or hearing difficulties)
+44 191 218 7280
Address International Pension Centre
Tyneview Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE98 1BA
United Kingdom
Opening hours Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 8.00 pm

If you are visiting IPC and you are using a navigation system for directions please use the postcode NE12 9FA.

 Contact numbers for  
Pension Tracing Service +44 185 176 7476
Overseas Healthcare Team (Newcastle) +44 191 218 1999
Non-pensions related benefits  
Bereavement Benefit/Widows Benefit +44 191 218 7608
Employment and Support Allowance +44 191 218 7117
Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit +44 191 218 7122
Incapacity Benefit +44 191 218 7644
Pro Rata Incapacity Benefit +44 191 218 7051
Jobseekers Allowance +44 191 218 7652 

The telephones can be busy at the start of the week, so it is often easier to speak to us toward the end of the week.  We will also call you back at an agreed time if requested.

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