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Tuesday, 15 January 2008

DIGITAL TV

Members will have seen items on TV about the changeover to "Digital" and may have concerns about how and when this will effect you. In a letter from James Purnell M.P. Minister for Culture, Media and Sport we have been informed that:-
1) For households with at least one person over Age 75 or receiving Disability Living Allowance or Attendance Allowance the BBC has set up a Digital Switchover Help Scheme which is free. Assistance is also free for households receiving Pension Credit, Income Support, or income based Job Seekers Allowance. Other household will be eligible for assistance at a cost of £40. People eligible will be contacted in the 8 months leading upto the changeover. The help will include a "full service" (equipment, support for installation and use) for the conversion of one TV set per "qualifying benefit unit". Aftercare support is envisaged as being provided by "informal networks" involving local groups, charities and volunteers. Further information may be obtained from Digital UK who are operating a helpline during normal office hours Monday to Friday on 0845 6 50 50 50.
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