You can get a 50% reduction in the cost of a TV Licence if
You or someone you live with is Blind/Severely sight impaired regardless of their age.
You are eligible for a 50% reduction in the cost of your TV Licence, If you or someone you live with is registered Blind or Severely Sight Impaired. For a Colour TV that’s £78.75 and for a Black and White TV it is £26.50 (as 5 August 2020).
How to apply
To apply for the Blind Persons TV Licence concession you can contact TV Licensing on 0300 790 6130 or visit their website at https://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one/for-your-home/blindseverely-sight-impaired-aud5
When you first apply for the Blind person concession, you will need to provide proof that you are Blind or Severely Sight Impaired, this can be either a copy of:-
Your CVI (Certificate of Visual Impairment) or BD8 Certificate
A certificate or document issued by a Local Authority that shows you are registered as blind (severely sight impaired)
certificate from an Ophthalmologist (eye surgeon), stating that you are blind /severely sight impaired
. Your GP (they may charge for this) or Hospital should be able to provide you with evidence of your visual status.
If the Blind Person is not the licence payer.
If the Blind person is not the licence payer, you will need to transfer the TV licence into their name, assuming they are over 18 for more information on how to do this visit the TV Licensing website or call them on 0300 790 6130. You will need to have your current TV licence number available.
How to get a refund
If you are currently paying for a full TV licence, you can apply for a refund from the date that you became registered Blind or April 2000 which is when the scheme started. You will need to be able to show that you were registered blind at the time you purchased the licence.