FROM November 1, people over 75 will qualify for a concessionary TV licence covering their normal place of residence even if they live there with younger relatives.

Anyone who is 75 or over, or will be 75 in the next 12 months, should apply now to TV Licensing, Bristol BS98 1TL, quoting their National Insurance Number.

TV Licensing Bristol has no way of knowing who is over 75 therefore concessionary licences cannot be sent out automatically.

Pensioners, younger relatives and carers should get together to ensure the greatest use is made of this long overdue concession.

Further down the line applications forms for the concessions will be sent out routinely with licence renewal reminders.

(Hot line: 0845 603 6999).

Thomas Craig.

Mount Avenue,

Eccleshill, Bradford.