Disability Awareness
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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.
Sammi Leaver
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.
Sammi Leaver
May 27, 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 […]
Sammi Leaver
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 […]
Sammi Leaver
May 12, 2025
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Hidden Harm: The Alarming Link Between Disability and Domestic Abuse
May marks Domestic and Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a crucial time to shine a light on the issues often hidden behind closed doors. One such issue is the significantly higher rate of domestic abuse experienced by disabled people, including autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. The Stark Reality Disabled people are at […]
Sammi Leaver
May 7, 2025
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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
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World Autism Awareness Day – Hear Our Voices!
Interview with Rebecca Connor-Wood about autism for World Autism Awareness Day.
Purpl
April 2, 2025
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Parallel Windsor, the Festival of Inclusivity for Disabled People and Families
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 […]
Andrew Douglass
March 15, 2025