Digital Switchover thanks

We wish to thank everyone who helped to make the transition to digital television successful. Local retailers and installers, housing providers, and a huge number of relatives, friends and good neighbours have all played their part – as did local charities, led by the North Belfast Partnership Board and the Rural Community Network. It really was a community effort.

Nearly 74,000 older and disabled people in Northern Ireland have so far contacted the BBC-run Switchover Help Scheme to take up the practical help that’s been offered to them.

Eligible people can still apply until 24 November 2012. For information about Help Scheme eligibility you can phone 0800 40 85 900 or visit helpscheme.co.uk 
Readers should remember to retune their Freeview equipment occasionally to make sure they’re receiving the latest services.

If you need general advice about switchover you can still get in touch with Digital UK’s advice line on 08456 50 50 50, or visit digitaluk.co.uk

Yours,

Denis Wolinski,

Digital UK Manager for Northern Ireland

Nigel Tilson,

Northern Ireland Manager, Switchover Help Scheme