All Articles
The latest news, info, stories, and resources.
Guides and Advice
15 min read
What financial help can carers claim in the UK? Benefits, grants and discounts for 2026
Caring for a disabled child, partner or family member? Discover what financial help unpaid carers can claim in the UK in 2026, including Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, Council Tax reductions, grants, energy support and everyday discounts.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 15, 2026
Guides and Advice
11 min read
How Purpl can help disabled people save on everyday living costs
Purpl can help you save money on things you’re already buying, from groceries and household bills to health products, pet essentials and disability-related equipment. See how small, repeatable savings can add up over a year.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 9, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
11 min read
PIP medical evidence: what to send and will the DWP contact your GP?
Not sure what medical evidence to send with your PIP claim? This guide explains what your GP may provide, when the DWP might contact them and why real-life evidence matters too.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 7, 2026
Community Stories
6 min read
Win 4 tickets to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort for Brick or Treat
Win four tickets to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for Brick or Treat this Halloween. Enter the Purpl member giveaway before midnight on 18 October 2026.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 6, 2026
Guides and Advice
13 min read
10 places to buy adaptive clothing in the UK
Looking for adaptive clothing in the UK? Discover 10 mainstream and specialist retailers for seated clothing, sensory needs, stomas, feeding tubes, prosthetics and easier dressing, plus Purpl member discounts.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 5, 2026
Guides and Advice
7 min read
Reasonable adjustment request template: free examples for work
Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 2, 2026
Purpl & Disability News
8 min read
No two-week deadline for reasonable adjustments: what disabled workers need to know
There is no legal two-week deadline for employers to respond to reasonable adjustment requests. Find out what your employer should do, how long you may have to wait and what steps you can take if your request is delayed.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 2, 2026
Guides and Advice
8 min read
Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expands: thousands more disabled people can now get 1/3 off train travel
Thousands more disabled and neurodivergent people can now qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Find out what changed, what evidence you need and how to apply.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 1, 2026
Guides and Advice
12 min read
Which places offer a free Nimbus Digital Access Pass?
You may not need to pay £15 for a Nimbus Access Card. Find UK attractions, theatres, stadiums, festivals and venues offering their own free Digital Access Pass.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 28, 2026









