Blind people can get TV licence discount

By joining forces with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) and other organisations across the UK providing support to people with sight loss, TV Licensing is working to make sure anyone who is eligible to receive the concession is aware and takes advantage of the reduced fee.

There are more than 39,700 blind concessionary licences in force throughout the UK, including 49 in Morecambe.

More than 19,995 people in the North are registered as blind (severely sight impaired) and could apply for the concession.

Live-in carers or family members could also benefit from the concession, as once in place the licence covers any equipment used to watch or record TV at the address, including TVs, laptops, tablets and games consoles.

A blind concession TV Licence costs £72.75 for colour and £24.50 for a black and white TV Licence.

Matthew Thompson, spokesperson for TV Licensing said: “We are pleased to be working with RNIB to ensure everyone eligible for the concession is claiming the discount they are entitled to.

“Anyone who is registered as blind (severely sight-impaired), or lives with someone who is, can apply for a blind concession TV Licence which is half the price of a full fee licence. This will also cover anyone else living in the household. “Anyone with sight problems can get TV Licensing information by email or in Braille, large print or audio by calling 0300 555 0300. An audio podcast about the concession is available online at audioboom.com/tvlicensing.