Help is at hand to switch to digital TV

TV is changing. Soon the traditional analogue TV signal will be switched off in your area and replaced with a digital signal. But you don’t need to worry if you haven’t got digital TV already. The Switchover Help Scheme is here to make sure you can still watch your favourite programmes after switchover.

What does the Switchover Help Scheme do?

The scheme has been set up to help eligible older and disabled people make the change to digital on one of their TV sets. If you’re eligible, the Help Scheme will explain digital TV to you clearly and simply, and tell you about all of the options available to you. They can install what you need in your home and we’ll make sure you’re happy with how it all works.

You are eligible if:

• you’re 75 or over;
• have lived in a care home for 6 months or more;
• you get (or could get) attendance allowance, mobility supplement, disability living allowance; or 
• you’re registered blind or partially sighted.

Most people will be asked to pay £40 towards the standard offer of help. For eligible people who are also on pension credit, income support or income-based jobseeker’s allowance, it’s free.

What do I do now?

Firstly, you don’t need to worry. If you’re eligible the Help Scheme will be in touch in plenty of time to ask if you want any help. In the meantime, if you want more information for yourself or someone you know, please call free on 0800 40 85 900 or visit helpscheme.co.uk