TV Licence for the Old and Disabled

KIPPER78

I was recently shocked to learn that my Dad is paying for his TV licence, as he is 82 years old and registered disabled. Apparently because he is on disability benefits rather than pension credit he doesn't qualify for a free licence, this can't be right surely?

Ayr_Rage

Yes, it is correct, someone in the home must be on pension credit.

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/aged-74-and-over-aud3?gclid=Cj0KCQjw9rSoBhCiARIsAFOiplmcmhr0JeetltB0Z3RdjVOXQLQoBfntd0jlU3Z_A5v_GsoIUpjWHakaAnltEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

la531983

Seems fair enough to me, Pension Credit is a means tested benefit, and Disability isnt (as far as I know)

roddydogs

Thank the tories for not carrying on Browns over 75 free.

Farway

roddydogs said:

Thank the tories for not carrying on Browns over 75 free.

It's the BBC who refused to cough up when the onus was passed to them post Charter review

DigForVictory

Sorry, but Pension Credit is a 'gatekeeper' benefit granting or withholding access to other benefits - I'm afraid you may have to get entangled with the DWP.