Licence concessions
Can I claim a discount on my TV licence?!
There are various TV licence discounts.
If you're at least 75 years old and receive Pension Credit you can claim a free TV licence. The free TV licence will cover you and anyone else you live with, no matter what age they are.
If you’re blind or have a severe sight-impairment you can claim a 50% discount on your licence. If you live with someone else, the licence will need to be in the name of the person who is blind or sight-impaired to get the discount.
If you’re living in a care home or sheltered housing, you can get an Accommodation for Residential Care (ARC) licence which costs £7.50. You will only need this if you watch TV in your own separate accommodation, not if you only watch TV in common areas such as a residents lounge.
No concessions for old age pensioners
Unlike cinemas, theatres and other sections of the entertainment industry, the BBC do NOT give concessions to OAP's, other than what is mentioned above.