Welcome to the Press Office

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Welcome to the Press Office

The Press Office is a dedicated resource for journalists and provides media information for the Switchover Help Scheme.

Our press releases will be published here, and are also archived here. You can also see Fast Facts about the Switchover Help Scheme, an events calendar and contact information for the Press Office.

Latest News

September 2008

5th September
Switchover Help Scheme launches new awareness campaign

1st September
Switchover Help Scheme message gets television premiere

August 2008

15th August
Local residents invited to find out more about help to switch to digital

13th August
Local residents invited to get switched on to the Switchover Help Scheme

July 2008

7th July
Awareness campaign receives local boost

June 2008

16th June
Switchover Help Scheme unveils digital options for eligible older and disabled people in the first switchover region

9th June
Publicity push for the Switchover Help Scheme in the Scottish Borders