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A television licence is needed to watch live TV or record programmes to watch later on any channel, including live streaming on services such as Amazon Prime. Britons also need a TV Licence
to watch or download BBC programmes on the BBC iPlayer. Britons who are blind or severely sight impaired, regardless of their age, can receive 50 percent on the cost of a TV Licence. This
concession will cover anyone living in the same household. A blind concession TV Licence costs £79.50 for a colour TV Licence and £26.75 for a black and white licence. People who are
partially sighted or sight impaired do not qualify for this concession. READ MORE: CARERS COULD GET AN EXTRA £169 MONTHLY FROM DWP OUTSIDE OF CARER'S ALLOWANCE If someone already haa a
TV Licence, but it isn't in the name of the person who is blind (severely sight impaired), they’ll need to transfer the licence into their name. If the blind person is under 18, the
application will need to be made in their name and with their medical certificate showing proof of entitlement. There is no minimum age as long as the appropriate evidence is forwarded to TV
Licensing company. People can do this by making a first time blind application. They’ll just need to enter the existing TV Licence number for their address when they apply. DON'T MISS
Around two million people are suffering from some form of blindness or sight loss, according to NHS statistics. Some 360,000 people in this wider group are legally classified as blind or
partially sighted by the Government. However, in order to claim the 50 percent discount, applicants will need to prove to the TV Licensing body that they qualify and are blind. Britons will
need one of these documents, to confirm that they’re certified as blind (severely sight impaired): * CVI (Certificate of Visual Impairment) * BD8 Certificate * 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). Anyone who is 74 or over and receiving the DWP benefit can sign in to their TV Licensing account apply for a free licence. People who believe they are eligible for
a free licence but do not currently have one, can call 0300 790 6117. When calling this number, applicants can speak to one of TV Licensing’s advisors to request an application form. As it
stands, application phone lines are open between 8.30am and 6.30pm, from Monday to Friday. Britons can also get a special licence for £7.50 if they live in an eligible residential care home.
They must be either: * Retired and over 60 * Disabled. Their housing manager can apply for them. More information can be found on the Government website.