‘Homes set for digital’ Accreditation Scheme
Posted on 11th December at 01:55 PM, Posted by: Digital UK
The award and licence to use the certification mark will be available to those organisations that can demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to be able to guarantee delivery of digital TV services, at least 3 months in advance of switchover in their region, to all homes where the organisation is responsible for the provision, management or maintenance of the aerial system.
In order to do this, they must have published a Switchover Action Plan which describes the organisation’s plans to prepare for digital switchover, including:
- Actions and timetable to meet the switchover deadline
- A named digital switchover champion to lead the implementation of the Switchover Action Plan.
- Statement of proposals to keep staff informed of digital plans /progress within the organisation.
- Statement of plans to communicate with tenants, residents or purchasers, as appropriate.
Supported by the department for Communities and Local Government, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Assembly Government, the Housing Corporation and Communities Scotland, applications for the certification mark “homes set for digital” are welcomed from organisations that have responsibility for the provision of communal TV aerials to residential properties. This could be in the role of developer, managing agent or landlord in either the private or public sectors.
Detailed information about the scheme and criteria for the award is available for download now.
To register your organisation’s interest in participating or make an application for the certification mark click here.
The first successful ‘Homes set for digital’ award winners are:
- Arena Housing Association
- IDS (Industrial Dwellings Society)
- Sanctuary Housing
- Six Town Housing
- SPH Housing
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