You can get a free TV licence if you are 75 or over and a discount if you are blind or in residential care.
You can also get a short-term licence if you are 74. It is valid until the end of the month before your 75th birthday.
How to apply
You can also apply by phone
TV Licensing
Telephone: 0300 790 6071
Minicom: 0300 709 6050
The licence covers everyone living at your address.
Discounted licences
You can get a special licence for £7.50 if you are in residential care.
You must be either:
retired and over 60
disabled
Your housing manager can apply for you.
You can get a 50% discount if you are registered blind or live with someone who is. The licence has to be in the blind person’s name - if it is not, you can transfer it by calling TV Licensing.
To apply, send TV Licensing the following:
your name, address, phone number and TV licence number (if you have one)
a copy of your blind registration certificate
a cheque or postal order for the 50% fee (£75.25 for a colour licence)
Post these to:
TV Licensing
Blind Concession Group
Bristol
BS98 1TL
Find out more about types of TV licences on the TV Licensing website.
For further information on getting a free or discounted TV licence can be found on GOV.UK's website.