Community Stories

Purple Sock Day 2025 brings people across the UK together to celebrate the International Day of Disabilities, a global moment dedicated to disability inclusion, visibility and pride. This year, Purpl is partnering with Parallel and Purpl brand partners to amplify awareness, champion disabled voices and help more people show their support with BAM’s iconic purple […]

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 […]

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 […]

Not every disability is visible. Some people live with challenges you can’t see at a glance, and that can make life feel even harder. This guide is here to shine a light on hidden disabilities, the barriers people face, and the ways we can all play a part in creating a more supportive, inclusive world. […]

Barriers for disabled people remain — from mobility challenges to digital accessibility issues. But with inclusive design, better disabled access, and a focus on accessibility solutions, society can remove these obstacles and create spaces that work for everyone.

We’re giving away the Hoover HS5 Spot Wash & Dry, worth £169 — a compact, powerful cleaning machine that makes tackling stains and spills effortless.

Merlin’s Magic Wand is a charity set up to help disabled, seriously ill, or disadvantaged children aged 2–18 experience magical days out.

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Beauty Base to bring you an exclusive giveaway — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.