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TELEVISION DIGITAL SWITCHOVER
In March 2010 the television switchover for the Mendip Aerial (HTV region) will take place. This will obviously impact on some of the Falcon residents. The BBC has been tasked to ensure that all residents who fall within the following will receive a letter from August 2009 stating they are eligible for help with the switchover.Those eligible will be either aged 75 or over, or
Have lived in a care home for more than six months, or
Registered blind or partially sighted, or
Are in receipt of the following:-
Disability living allowance, or
Attendance allowance or constant attendance allowance, or
Mobility allowance.
Falcon Housing has been informed that this offer will attract a flat fee of £40 per household which is payable by the tenant, however this will cover the supply of equipment such as a digital receiver or similar, installation cost and it will provide a free help service.
Further information can be obtained by visiting the BBC Help scheme website at www.helpscheme.co.uk and for those who are not eligible the Digital UK website at www.digital.co.uk If you do not have Internet access and require further information contact Digital UK on 08456 505050 their opening hours are: Mon - Fri 9am - 7pm, Sat 10am - 4pm.