Help scheme

How much does it cost?

There will be a £40 charge for the basic equipment and help.

However, the scheme will be free where the qualifying person or partner is also in receipt of an income-related benefit (income support or income-based jobseeker’s allowance), pension credit (both guaranteed and savings credit in pension credit) or employment and support allowance (ESA(IR)).

The help scheme will be funded through the TV licence fee. The BBC will lead the delivery of the scheme, although day-to-day operation will be contracted out.

For more information please visit the Switchover Help Scheme website.

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