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Community Stories
2 min read
Why We Need to Talk About Disability and Mental Health
May 12th to 18th is Mental Health Awareness Week, and a time to shine a light on the importance of wellbeing, connection, and support. But while the world grows more open in talking about mental health, one group continues to be overlooked in the conversation: disabled people. And the numbers speak for themselves… Disabled People […]
Purpl
May 12, 2025
Community Stories
3 min read
Access Granted: A Monthly Roundup of Disabled Wins, Joy, and Progress – APRIL ’25
We’re shining a light on the incredible achievements happening across the disabled community, from national breakthroughs to grassroots greatness.
Purpl
May 1, 2025
Community Stories
16 min read
Living with MS: My Personal Story for MS Awareness Week
Learn about my MS diagnosis, my approach to living with a long term condition and how I eventually launched Purpl.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 28, 2025
Community Stories
3 min read
Win 4 Tickets to a Merlin Theme Park of Your Choice!
Purpl members, this one’s for you! We’re giving away FOUR tickets to one of the UK’s top Merlin theme parks – perfect for thrill-seekers, family fun-lovers, and adventure enthusiasts alike. You can choose from: And the best part? The 4 tickets can be all adults, two adults and two kids, or any mix you fancy. […]
Purpl
April 22, 2025
Community Stories
6 min read
The Disabled Person’s Guide to Surviving Easter
Surviving and Thriving at Easter: Navigating Overwhelm as a Disabled or Neurodivergent Person
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 17, 2025
Community Stories
5 min read
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Why Period Pants are a Game-Changer for Disabled and Autistic People
Let’s talk about that time of the month. Yes, the one that turns you into a walking crime scene, demands you hoard hot water bottles, and makes you question why the uterus didn’t come with a snooze button.
Purpl
April 7, 2025
Community Stories
7 min read
World Autism Awareness Day – Hear Our Voices!
Interview with Rebecca Connor-Wood about autism for World Autism Awareness Day.
Purpl
April 2, 2025
Community Stories
6 min read
Living at the Intersection: Being Trans, Disabled, and Autistic
Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we’re sharing the story of a disabled, autistic trans person.
Jason
March 31, 2025
Community Stories
2 min read
Win One of Ten Morrisons £50 Vouchers!
Morrisons are offering ten lucky Purpl Members the chance to win a £50 e-vouchers, for your chance to win, keep reading! Competition closes on 19th April at 23:59pm How to Enter Good Luck! Purpl members can enjoy exclusive savings with your Morrisons discount code, making your grocery shopping more affordable than ever. Get your 10% off […]
Purpl
March 25, 2025
