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Digital Switchover Help Scheme

Digital Switchover HelpschemeThe Switchover Help Scheme has been set up by the BBC, through agreement with Government, to offer practical help at switchover to older and disabled people who may face greater barriers in switching to digital TV.

The Help Scheme's purpose is to make every effort to ensure that all eligible people can continue to watch public service television channels after switchover. The Help Scheme will offer each eligible household help to switch one TV set to digital, including equipment, installation and aftercare.

The Help Scheme can help everyone who:

  • Is aged 75 and over, or
  • Has lived in a care home for six months or more, or
  • Gets (or could get):
    • Disability living allowance (DLA), or
    • Attendance or Constant Attendance Allowance, or
    • Mobility supplement, or
  • Is registered blind or partially sighted

The Help Scheme can provide everything they need to switch one TV to digital.

The Help Scheme standard option is available for an all inclusive cost of £40. This help is free if you or someone you care for is eligible and gets pension credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA(IR)), income support or income-based Job Seekers Allowance.

For further information, please contact:
Telephone: 0800 408 5900
Email: info@helpscheme.co.uk
www.helpscheme.co.uk