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Disability Benefits Cuts – MPs Vote Result: What It Means, and What We Can Still Do

Today, on 1 July 2025, MPs in Parliament voted to move forward with proposed changes to disability benefits — including controversial cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

July 1, 2025

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It’s Disability Pride Month — Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever

At Purpl, we believe Disability Pride Month should be seen, heard, respected — not just once a year, but always.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

July 1, 2025

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Energy Bills Are Going Up Again – Here’s What You Need to Know (and How to Get Help)

What’s behind the latest energy price rise, and what can you actually do about it? Most importantly – what support can you get.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

July 1, 2025

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Purpl Discounts Partners With Whizz Kidz to Help Fund Life‑Changing Wheelchairs

Purpl Discounts is thrilled to team up with Whizz Kidz, the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

July 1, 2025

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Is OCD considered a Disability in the UK?

Yes – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if OCD has a significant, long-term effect on your daily life, you have the right to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But like most things, it’s not always […]

Leona Jasa
Leona Jasa

June 27, 2025

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Disabled Car Services Near Me: What’s Available and How to Find the Best Options

We break down the best options available when searching for ‘disabled car services near me’ — and how to get the most from them.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 26, 2025

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Assisted Dying in the UK: What Happened Last Week — And What It Means for Us

Should people in the UK have the legal right to choose how and when they die, under controlled, compassionate circumstances?

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 25, 2025

Breaking News: Over 100 Labour MPs Oppose PIP Cuts: What It Means and How You Can Take Action

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Over 100 Labour MPs Oppose PIP Cuts: What It Means and How You Can Take Action

As of 24 June 2025, more than 100 Labour MPs have publicly come out against the government’s proposed £5 billion cuts to welfare – with a particular focus on opposing changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 24, 2025

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What Helen Keller Taught Us — and What the Media Got Wrong

Helen’s legacy has been polished into something softer. Less political. More palatable. But not the fiery adult who challenged the entire system.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 24, 2025