TV Licensing concessions are set by government and include a free licence for those aged 75 and over, and a 50% reduction in the licence fee for people who are registered blind or severely sight impaired.
If someone is 74 and needs to renew their licence, they can apply for a short-term licence that will cover them until their 75th birthday or claim a refund on an existing licence for the months since they reached the age of 75.
In some residential care settings, residents are eligible for a concessionary TV Licence under the Accommodation for Residential Care (ARC) scheme. The criteria for ARC can be complicated so, if in doubt, those in charge of residential care accommodation should contact TV Licensing on 0300 790 6011.
Numbers for concessions:
Over 75 licence: 0300 790 6073.
ARC licence: 0300 790 6011.
Blind concession: 0300 790 6076.