TV Licences For Over 75s

Wednesday 4th August, 10.30am - 12pm

Join us for the next Let's Talk Peer Support Group session, Wednesdy 4th August, 10.30am - 12pm, when we're going to be joined by Daniel Cooper, BBC /TV Licencing, for a presentation about the changes to the TV Licence for over 75s.

In August 2020, there was a policy change to the TV Licence for those over 75 and free licences were no longer funded by the government from this date.

However, anyone aged 75 or over and receiving Pension Credit is now eligible to apply for a free TV Licence.

Since then, more than 9 out of 10 of these households have now made arrangements for a free or paid licence or updated us on changes in their circumstances.  

In early July, TV Licensing wrote to customers they had not yet heard from to explain the extended transition period we put in place due to Covid will end on 31 July 2021. The letter also included information about the simple steps to take to get set up and make clear that advice and support are on-hand should people need it.

For further information

Let's Talk, Wed 4 August, 10.30am - 12pm

Book to attend the Age UK Islington Let's Talk session, online on Wednesday 4th August.  At 11am, Daniel Cooper, from BBC /TV Licensing will be giving a presentation with everything you need to know about the changes for over 75s, what you can do if you can't afford to pay the licence, including flexible payment plans and concessions that are available.

Email SNoronha@ageukislington.org.uk, Specialist Caseworker - Information & Advice, to book a place.

For more information about the Let's Talk monthly group, click to see the webpage.  If you'd like help to try Zoom for the first time, you can book help from one of our digital volunteers.

TV Licensing website

https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/aged-74-and-over-aud3

Age UK National website

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/benefits-entitlements/tv-licence-concessions/

For further support from Age UK Islington

If you need help you to take the first steps, Age UK Islington can provide support to help you apply for a free TV licence and / or Pension Credit as follows: 

• Making applications for pension credit / TV licencing – we can help clarify what the supporting documents are that you need, help provide guidance around what some of the questions mean so that you can  complete the form yourself.  We can also signpost or refer you to specialist partner organisations where extra help is needed to complete the application.