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Free Equipment And Help For Digital Switchover!

Not sure if this should be in freebies too so will post there as well?

If you are 75 or over OR receive Disability Living Allowance, attendance allowance, or mobility supplement, registered blind or partially sighted you will be able to get equipment and help to convert one TV.

www.digitaluk.co.uk

For more information.

Hope this helps someone!:beer:

Comments

  • can you clarify do you need to be over 75 AND in receipt of those benefits or is it

    over 75 OR receive DLA or Attendance Allowance OR Mobility OR register lind or partially sighted?

    Thanks

    Shadowdragon.
    "Well, that sounds like a pretty good deal. But I think I got a better one. How about I give you the finger, and you give me my phone call"
    "There is no spoon
    "

    ~~MSE BSC member #172~~
  • Nope 75 or in receipt of benefits:j
  • nice one thanks.
    "Well, that sounds like a pretty good deal. But I think I got a better one. How about I give you the finger, and you give me my phone call"
    "There is no spoon
    "

    ~~MSE BSC member #172~~
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    To ensure everyone can benefit from digital switchover, there will be a Help Scheme for which approximately 7 million households will be eligible. You are eligible for the scheme if:

    * Aged 75 or over, or
    * Receiving certain disability benefits, or
    * Registered blind or partially sighted
    Help scheme website here

    NB
    check if it is actually available in your region yet.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
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