Digital Switchover

This morning I had a very productive meeting with a representative of Digital UK to discuss the TV switchover to digital which will happen in August 2010 for the STV North area (formerly Grampian TV area).

This is an important issue because right now many people in the West End, like me, do not have access to digital freeview services. This will change but it is unlikley that the West End will get the full range of stations available elsewhere.

It is important that people make themselves aware of the issues here. There are a range of actions which people can take to ensure that they continue to receive TV signals after August 2010. It is best to consult the Digital UK website for details. If you know of someone who will have difficulty in making arrangements to change because they are aged 75 or over, have lived in care home for six months or more, or get (or could get) certain disability benefits, or are registered blind and partially sighted, they can get help through the Switchover Help Scheme.