Help is at hand to switch to digital TV

TV is changing. Soon the traditional TV signal will be switched off in the Bristol and South Somerset area and replaced with a digital TV signal. This is not a concern for most people but some may find it harder to make the switch than others.

That is why the government has set up the Digital Switchover Help Scheme.

What does the Help Scheme do?

In the lead up to switchover, the Help Scheme is offering practical help to eligible older and disabled people to make the change to digital on one of their TV sets.
People are eligible for help if they are:

• aged 75 or over,
• have lived in a care home for six months or more,
• get or could get, disability living allowance,
• attendance or constant attendance allowance, or mobility supplement,
• Or if they are registered blind or partially sighted.

What’s next?

In the run-up to switchover, every eligible person receives a Switchover Help Scheme information pack explaining the options for switching to digital. Most people will be asked to contribute £40 towards the help.  The service is free for people who are eligible and also get pension credit, income support or income-based jobseekers allowance.

If you know someone who might be eligible, please help them respond if they need help (or let us know if the don’t). If you would like to find out more about the Help Scheme, please log onto www.helpscheme.co.uk