Helping People to Make the Switch to Digital TV
Does someone you know need help switching to digital TV?
Switching to digital can be relatively straightforward. But for some older and disabled people, making the change to digital TV may be quite daunting. If you really want to help someone who is 75 and over or eligible disabled, the best way may be to recommend the Help Scheme.
What is the Switchover Help Scheme?
The Switchover Help Scheme is run by the BBC under and agreement with the Government
to help older and disabled people make the change to digital TV. Every eligible person
will be offered practical help to convert one of their TV sets to digital in the
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We can provide:
• Easy to use equipment
• An approved installer to supply and install the equipment for them
• A check on their TV aerial and replacement if necessary, where we can
• A 12 month aftercare service including a free helpline
People are eligible if:
· They are aged 75 or more
· have lived in a care home for six months or more
· Or if they are registered blind or partially sighted.
· They get (or could get) disability living allowance, attendance or constant attendance allowance, or mobility supplement.
This service is available for £40 all inclusive or free if they’re eligible and on
certain income-
Everyone who is entitled to our help will automatically receive an information pack in the post.
If you know someone who is eligible, either through work, or a friend, neighbour, or family member, you can help make sure they get the help they are entitled to by telling them about the scheme, asking whether they have received a pack, or by helping them to fill out their application form. You can also just simply tell them to give the Help Scheme a call free on 0800 40 85 900 or visit www.helpscheme.co.uk to find out more about the help that is available to go digital.
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