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BBC is ‘preparing’ to scrap free TV licences for over-75s in August, says Lord Hall Director General confirmed today that preparations are now underway Comes after the BBC delayed the scrapping amid the coronavirus crisis People on pension credit will continue to receive a free TV licence Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19 … Read more
Doctors are urged to ensure over-75s have made a living will so their wishes on being resuscitated are clear as NHS faces increased coronavirus strain Doctors asked to ensure elderly have a ‘do not resuscitate’ order if they wish to Message sent to GPs was circulated by an unnamed respiratory physician The plea is hoped … Read more
The BBC today delayed the scrapping of free TV licences for over-75s by two months to help the elderly deal with coronavirus. Only those on pension credit were set to continue to receive free TV licences after from June 1 after the BBC took on responsibility for funding the benefit. But the broadcaster said this … Read more
Nearly 600,000 over-75s will miss out on free TV licences because they have not registered for the Government’s Pension Credit scheme BBC is restricting licence fee benefit to pensioners who receive Pension Credit Charity Age UK said an estimated 590,000 over-75 households set to lose out Said take-up of credit, which boosts weekly income, was ‘stagnant’ on last … Read more