Disability Awareness
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How to Contact Your MP to Stop The PIP Cuts
Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.
Purpl
June 19, 2025
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Is Diabetes a Disability in the UK?
Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.
Purpl
June 17, 2025
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Pride, But Make It Accessible: A Guide for Disabled & Neurodivergent People
We’ve pulled together a guide that gives you the full Pride picture – from the barriers and wins to practical tips, events doing it right, what to pack, and how to keep yourself safe and seen.
Purpl
June 5, 2025
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Is Dyslexia Considered a Disability in the UK?
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that primarily affects skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. But that’s just the start.
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June 5, 2025
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Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources
When disability becomes part of the family picture, whether through your child’s condition, your own, or both, it can introduce unique experiences and questions.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
June 4, 2025
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Is ADHD Considered a Disability in the UK?
ADHD is one of the most misunderstood and under-supported conditions in the country. It’s often written off as “just being easily distracted,” “a bit hyper,” or – especially in women – not ADHD at all.
Purpl
May 27, 2025
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Is Autism Considered a Disability in the UK?
Yes — Autism is recognised as a disability under the Equality Act 2010. That legal recognition matters, because it means Autistic people have rights to protection, reasonable adjustments, and support. But beyond the law, it’s about creating a society where Autistic people are understood and included. Contents Is Autism a Disability in the UK? Yes, […]
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May 22, 2025
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Dementia Action Week: Free Support, Help & Hope Across the UK
Living with dementia, or supporting someone who is, can feel overwhelming, isolating and relentless. But you’re not alone. There’s more help out there than most people realise, and a lot of it is completely free. So, in honour of Dementia Action Week, we’ve pulled together a big list of UK-wide charities, resources, and free support […]
Purpl
May 19, 2025
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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 […]
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May 12, 2025