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To celebrate our new partnership with Halfords — including upcoming in-store and online offers across Halfords, Halfords Autocentres and National Tyres — we’re launching an exciting Halfords competition for Purpl members. As a result, you can enter for the chance to win one of six £25 Halfords vouchers, which is a great way to start […]

We’re launching something many members have been waiting for, Purpl’s new digital discount card for disabled people and carers, available through the Purpl Discounts app. This marks the beginning of our first ever in-store disability discounts, giving members even more ways to save on everyday essentials, mobility aids, personal care items, clothing, home products and […]

Motability is more than a vehicle scheme — it is a lifeline. With the latest UK Budget announcing reforms to the Motability Scheme, many disabled people want clear, trustworthy information about what really changes and what stays the same. At Purpl, we wanted to listen first. We asked Motability users what the scheme means in […]

The financial reality of living with a disability in the UK is often underestimated. Disabled people face higher ongoing costs for essentials such as heating, mobility support, personal assistance, home adaptations and specialist equipment. These costs are not optional – they enable independence, safety and everyday functioning. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help […]

This guide explains how a PIP points calculator works, how to use it, and what your results really mean. It helps you feel more prepared and confident when navigating the PIP process, and it draws on public guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions as well as independent advice organisations. It is for general […]

News stories about “Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) warnings” can be alarming, especially if you rely on PIP. The good news? There is no official “PIP warning system”. Letters from the DWP usually signal something needs attention — for example a missed assessment, a form not returned on time or missing evidence — rather […]

In the UK, a learning disability is a lifelong condition that involves reduced intellectual ability and difficulties with everyday activities, with onset before adulthood. This can affect understanding new or complex information and coping independently, and support needs range from mild to profound. With accessible education, healthcare and the right support, people with learning disabilities […]

The government has introduced the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which sets out how the system operates — including uprating rules and possible updates to PIP eligibility — but it does not list payment amounts. This page explains what the Bill can change, what it cannot, and how the annual Up-Rating Order confirms […]