The condition that means you can get 50% off your TV licence

Robert Dalling
·2-min read
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited


TV Licensing has explained how those suffering with a disability in the UK can get their license for half of the cost of a normal rate. It explains on its website that if you are blind (severely sight impaired) and can provide the appropriate evidence, you are eligible to apply for a 50% concession.

The licence will also cover anyone who lives with you. TV Licensing says that if you are partially sighted (sight impaired) you are not eligible. A blind concession TV licence costs £84.75 for colour and £28.50 for a black and white TV licence.

In order to be eligible, you must provide a copy of one of the following documents to confirm that you’re certified as blind (severely sight impaired). Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.

  • CVI (Certificate of Visual Impairment) to confirm that you’re certified as blind (severely sight impaired)

  • BD8 Certificate to confirm that you’re certified as blind (severely sight impaired)

  • A certificate or document issued by a local authority that shows you are registered as blind (severely sight impaired)

  • A copy of a certificate from an ophthalmologist (eye surgeon), stating that you are blind (severely sight impaired).

  • Tax coding notice from HMRC showing you receive blind person’s allowance

  • A copy of your national registration card signed by an ophthalmologist stating that your are blind (severely sight impaired)

  • DHSS documentation or certificate stating that your are blind (severely sight impaired) for Isle of Man residents only

  • Health and social services documentation or letter from optometrist for residents of Northern Ireland only

You can apply by clicking here. TV Licensing also points out that if your digital box is only used to produce sounds and cannot display TV programmes, you don’t need a license.

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