Blind Concession For TV Licence

Fifers are being reminded that anyone registered as blind is entitled to a 50-percent discount on their TV licence.

There are 44 blind concessionary licences in Kirkcaldy, but with around 19-thousand Scots suffering visual impairments it's thought more could be entitled to the discount. 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.
 
Claire Wotherspoon, spokesperson for TV Licensing Scotland said: “We are pleased to be working with RNIB Scotland 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. There are still many ways to pay for a concessionary licence- including online with a debit or credit card, monthly or quarterly direct debit, at any PayPoint outlet, and by phone or post.”