Up here in Scotland,..just prior to the switchover to digital,there was a scheme that was Gov funded,in conjuction with the BBC,that helped people who were on the Pension or DLA,this scheme covered getting Digital equipment at a reduced rate,free fitting,to one or more TV,s,Re-tuning,+ a free phone backup service,
it was called the ..Switchover Help Scheme..tel,0800..40.85.935..i don,t know if it applies to you, but you can try phoning them,
Wullie