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“It Doesn’t Make Sense”: New Data Shows Low PIP Fraud, But Disabled People Still Face Cuts
Despite new Government figures revealing just a 1% overpayment rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), disabled people across the UK are still bracing for severe welfare cuts — and many are speaking out. This week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published updated statistics showing a 3.3% overall fraud and error rate in the […]
Sammi Leaver
May 15, 2025
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You Might Not Know These Celebrities Are Disabled or Neurodivergent – But They’re Changing the Conversation
We talk a lot about representation. It’s one of those things that sounds nice in theory – until you realise how powerful it really is. Seeing people in the spotlight who are openly disabled, autistic, or raising disabled children can change lives. It reminds us that there’s no one way to be successful, funny, creative, […]
Sammi Leaver
May 14, 2025
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80 Years On: Honouring the Unsung Disabled Heroes of VE Day
Today marks 80 years since VE Day and the end of World War II in Europe. A day for street parties and flag waving, yes, but also for remembrance. For stories that rarely make it into school textbooks. For a moment of quiet, grateful reflection. At Purpl, we want to shine a light on the […]
Sammi Leaver
May 8, 2025
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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.
Sammi Leaver
May 1, 2025
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Purpl Research: How Proposed PIP Cuts Could Devastate Disabled People in the UK
Disabled Voices on the Edge: The Real Impact of PIP Cuts in 2025.
Sam Cleasby
April 9, 2025
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PIP and Disability Benefit Reforms 2025 – A Summary of Changes Announced Today
We have been waiting with baited breath and scared by the guesswork and titbits that have been released into the press, but in the past hour, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced her plans for benefits reform and we will try to explain those changes for you. Charles Gillies, policy co-chair at the Disability […]
Sam Cleasby
March 18, 2025
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Blue Badge Holders: Act Now to Avoid Paying £195 in Road Tax
Don’t get caught out, act now!
Purpl
March 14, 2025
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Georgina Colman, Founder of Purpl Named Disability Smart Awards 2025 Finalist
Purpl is thrilled to announce that our founder, Georgina Colman, is a finalist in the Leader category at the upcoming Disability Smart Awards. This award recognises inspirational leaders who are driving the disability inclusion agenda to bring about positive change and break down the barriers experienced by disabled people. The recognition of Georgina in this category highlights her […]
Purpl
March 13, 2025
Disability Awareness
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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