Final word from me...
His pension should be secure - he will be eventually admin discharged and that carries the same pension abatement as a PVR. [disclaimer, that was the case 10 years ago anyway]. I believe the plods have different rules - but I'm nae certain.
And armed with that information, uncertain job prospects at least in the short term and probably the need to unwind, if you are reading this matey, I suggest a lengthy holiday cum early retirement in somewhere warm & friendly. Maybe Pattaya?