In certain circumstances we might be able to help you with installing a telephone or paying for your television licence. If you think you need this support please contact us and tell us about your needs: tel: 08449 80 80 80 email: enquiries@nottscc.gov.uk
In certain situations, we may pay for a telephone to be installed in your home. This would be if:
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you are in danger of a medical emergency
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you have a disability
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you live alone (or spend most of the day alone)
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you are unable to leave the house unaided.
In certain situations we may contribute towards your television licence. To get help you must meet all four of the following conditions:
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Be under 75 years old
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Have a permanent and substantial disability, and be in receipt of the higher rate of the Disability Living Allowance (care) or the higher rate of Attendance Allowance
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Be housebound and alone for the greater part of the day and night, except for visits from paid carers
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Be in receipt of a means tested benefit, for example Income Support, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit.
Please note – we cannot contribute to the cost of any television equipment or repairs.
Other sources of help
If you are 75 or over you automatically qualify for a free television licence. If you are 74 years old shortly before your current licence expires, you can buy a short-term TV licence. Visit the TV Licensing website for full details of how to apply or telephone 0300 790 6131.
If you, or someone you live with, is blind you only need to pay half of the standard licence fee. Visit the TV Licensing website for full details of how to apply or telephone 0300 790 6131.
Living in care
If you are living in a care home (whether long term or short stay) and want to watch television in your own room you must have either:
Our advice sheet on television licences explains what you need to do in more detail.
You can also visit the TV Licencing website for more information on TV licencing for care home residents.
