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Person attending a face to face DWP health assessment in an office, showing disability benefit assessment support for people with long term health conditions.

PIP & Benefit Guides

13 min read

Are DWP health assessments now recorded automatically?

From 29 June 2026, DWP face-to-face and telephone health assessments are audio recorded as standard unless claimants opt out. This guide explains what changed, which benefits it affects and what to do before your assessment.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 30, 2026

Disabled woman using a crutch reviewing grocery receipts and household costs with support from another woman in a kitchen.

Guides and Advice

13 min read

What is the Disability Price Tag? Financial support and cost guide

The Disability Price Tag is the extra cost disabled households face every month. This guide explains what it means, why it matters and what support may help.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 29, 2026

Person reading a DWP PIP award extension letter at home, showing support for disabled people and people with long term health conditions using Purpl discounts.

Guides and Advice

14 min read

Has your PIP award review date suddenly changed?

If your PIP award review date has suddenly changed, new DWP rules from 2 June 2026 may explain why. Here is what the PIP extension letter means and what to do if your condition has worsened.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 26, 2026

Person sitting at a table with PIP award review paperwork, showing the stress of disability benefit reviews for people with lifelong conditions and Purpl discounts support.

PIP & Benefit Guides

14 min read

Why PIP award reviews are so stressful for people with lifelong conditions

PIP award reviews can be deeply stressful for people with lifelong conditions. This guide explains why DWP reviews feel so difficult, what happens during a review and what to do if your award changes.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 24, 2026

A disabled worker using assistive technology at a desk while waiting for Access to Work support, with Purpl discounts for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Purpl & Disability News

11 min read

Access to Work waiting times reach 37 weeks: what disabled workers need to know

Access to Work waiting times have reached up to 37 weeks, with around 66,000 applications waiting to be processed. Here is what disabled workers, jobseekers and employers need to know.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 17, 2026

Person waiting with paperwork and sensory tools while seeking autism and ADHD assessment support, with disabilities and long-term health conditions supported by Purpl discounts.

Guides and Advice

18 min read

How long are autism and ADHD waiting lists in the UK, and what support can you get while you wait?

Autism and ADHD waiting lists remain a major issue across the UK. This guide explains current waits, why delays matter and what support may be available while you wait for diagnosis.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 13, 2026

Georgina from Purpl holding a Tesco Whoosh delivery bag for an article about grocery delivery savings, disabilities and long-term health conditions with Purpl discounts.

Money Saving Tips

9 min read

Tesco Whoosh free delivery: how disabled shoppers can save more with Purpl’s £5 Tesco offer

Tesco is offering free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until 17 June 2026. Purpl members can also check current Tesco £5 off offers to save more.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 12, 2026

Disabled man using an electric wheelchair while working on a laptop in an office, highlighting workplace support for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Guides and Advice

10 min read

Access to Work cap freeze: what disabled workers need to know

The Access to Work cap has stayed at £69,260 for 2025/26 and 2026/27. Here is what disabled workers need to know about support costs, delays and planning ahead.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 8, 2026

Disabled person reading PIP review information before the 28 May 2026 deadline with support for disabilities, long term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

Purpl & Disability News

11 min read

Why disabled people should respond to the PIP review before 28 May 2026

The PIP review call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on 28 May 2026. Here is why disabled people, people with long term health conditions, parents and carers should respond, what to include, and how to use Purpl’s free template letters.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 14, 2026

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