Disability Awareness

Long COVID is one of the toughest legacies of the pandemic. For some, symptoms don’t stop after the first infection, they continue for weeks or months, and in some cases become disabling. The NHS now recognises Long COVID as a condition, and thousands of people in the UK are seeking support. Here’s what it means, […]

Yes – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if MS has a long-term, significant impact on your daily life (which it often does), you’re entitled to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But the symptoms of MS are […]

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

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 […]

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

Whether you’re deafblind, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a better ally, here’s what you need to know about your rights, the support you’re entitled to, and how to actually get it.

Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.

Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.