Properties
Alt label
- Digital switchover assistance scheme
SES ID
- 9651
- 52124
Notation
- 9651
In scheme
Top concept of
Definition
- Scheme, during rollout of digital television (2007-2012), to provide, for households meeting set criteria, necessary equipment to convert 1 TV set and support to install and use, free or for modest fee. Eligibility criteria per household: one person over 75 years; or those with significant disability receiving designated benefits or war pension; or registered blind or partially sighted. Announced September 2005 - DCMS press notice 116/05, 15.09.05.