I have previous benefits - Can I transfer them in?

Question:
I have previous benefits - Can I transfer them in?
Answer:

Pension Services will need to contact your former pension provider and ask them for a current 'transfer value' of the benefits held in their fund. No formal transfer will take place until Pension Services have written authority from you that you wish the transfer to proceed. An application to investigate a transfer must be made within 12 months of joining the LGPS.