What is the Switchover Help Scheme for?
The 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. People are eligible if they are aged 75 years or more, or if they are registered blind or partially sighted. Also eligible are people who get (or could get) attendance or constant attendance allowance, mobility supplement, or disability living allowance. 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. For further information, please contact:
