Purpl & Disability News

From April 2026, PIP payments will increase in line with inflation. This guide explains the PIP increases 2026, how much rates are rising, and what the changes mean for disabled people across the UK.

Households on PIP and disability benefits could receive up to £200 through the Household Support Fund. Local councils are urging eligible people to apply before funding runs out.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is under renewed scrutiny as debate around PIP changes continues across the UK. Many discussions focus on assessment quality or decision-making. But the real problem runs deeper than process alone. PIP uses a framework that works best for physical disability. It applies the same questions to mental health and neurodivergent conditions, […]

Warm Home Discount (WHD) letters are sent between late October 2025 and early January 2026, and many disabled people, carers and households with long-term health conditions are anxious to understand what this means for their winter energy bills. This updated 2025 guide shows who gets a letter, what the £150 rebate covers, how the eligibility […]

We’re launching something many members have been waiting for, Purpl’s new digital discount card for disabled people and carers, available through the Purpl Discounts app. This marks the beginning of our first ever in-store disability discounts, giving members even more ways to save on everyday essentials, mobility aids, personal care items, clothing, home products and […]

Motability is more than a vehicle scheme — it is a lifeline. With the latest UK Budget announcing reforms to the Motability Scheme, many disabled people want clear, trustworthy information about what really changes and what stays the same. At Purpl, we wanted to listen first. We asked Motability users what the scheme means in […]

The financial reality of living with a disability in the UK is often underestimated. Disabled people face higher ongoing costs for essentials such as heating, mobility support, personal assistance, home adaptations and specialist equipment. These costs are not optional – they enable independence, safety and everyday functioning. Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help […]

The government has introduced the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill, which sets out how the system operates — including uprating rules and possible updates to PIP eligibility — but it does not list payment amounts. This page explains what the Bill can change, what it cannot, and how the annual Up-Rating Order confirms […]