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We have been waiting with baited breath and scared by the guesswork and titbits that have been released into the press, but in the past hour, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced her plans for benefits reform and we will try to explain those changes for you. Charles Gillies, policy co-chair at the Disability […]

Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honour and appreciate the mothers and mother figures in our lives. Selecting the perfect gift can be challenging, but with the exclusive discounts available through Purpl, you can find something meaningful that suits your budget. Purpl have lots of gift ideas from our partner brands that we love, […]

Naidex is the UK’s leading event in empowering and supporting the disabled community at the Birmingham NEC on 19th-20th March 2025, and Purpl will be there! Naidex has so many businesses attending with invaluable support, resources, and inspiration for the disabled community. Whether you’re living with a disability, a carer, or supplying products and services to […]

Everything you need to know about Carer Support Payments in Scotland.

Across the UK, around 5.7 million people act as carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled, or seriously ill. In Northern Ireland, carers may be entitled to specific financial support such as Carer’s Allowance Northern Ireland. According to Carers UK, “A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and […]

Our post today comes from Andrew Douglass, CEO & Founder of Parallel Lifestyle. Parallel is a disability lifestyle brand with purpose & an attitude of no limits living. One of the biggest social problems in the world is disability inclusion. As a social enterprise, our simple aim is to support D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people […]

Don’t get caught out, act now!

Purpl is thrilled to announce that our founder, Georgina Colman, is a finalist in the Leader category at the upcoming Disability Smart Awards. This award recognises inspirational leaders who are driving the disability inclusion agenda to bring about positive change and break down the barriers experienced by disabled people. The recognition of Georgina in this category highlights her […]