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PIP Changes 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the New Personal Independence Payment Rules
Hello everyone, After months of speculation and much worry and concern from the disabled community, there has finally been an update on PIP and Welfare Cuts for 2025 and I wanted to share the news with our community so we can begin to talk about the fears of disabled people in the UK. We have […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 8, 2025
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Celebrating the Women Making Positive Changes for the Disabled Community
Purpl
March 8, 2025
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UK Railcard Price Increase on 2nd March 2025 – Act Now to Save Money
Please be advised that UK Railcard prices will increase on 2nd March 2025 under new official regulations from the National Railcard Company. This includes 16-17 saver, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Family & Friends, Two Together, Senior, Veterans and Network Railcards. 1. The one-year Railcard will increase from £30 to £352. The three-year Railcard will rise from […]
Purpl
February 27, 2025
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Human Beauty Discounts – Accessible and Inclusive Makeup
Founded by Millie Flemington-Clare, a visionary entrepreneur, the brand is reshaping beauty standards.
Purpl
February 25, 2025
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Exclusive Morrisons Disabled Discount for Purpl Members
Purpl partners with Morrisons to create disabled discount for the disabled community!
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
February 25, 2025
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First Disabled Astronaut to go to the International Space Station
“A really important milestone in the history of human spaceflight.”
Purpl
February 18, 2025
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“You Don’t Look Disabled!” Our Survey on Disability and Taboos
In January 2025, Purpl conducted a survey among 446 disabled people to understand the taboos and misconceptions surrounding disability. The findings reveal widespread assumptions, avoidance of certain topics, and the impact of societal perceptions on disabled people. First Impressions & Assumptions When meeting a disabled person for the first time, many people ask intrusive and […]
Purpl
February 6, 2025
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Free Entry to Naidex with Purpl
Join Purpl at Naidex 2025 at Birmingham NEC on 19-20 March – we can’t wait to see you!
Purpl
January 21, 2025
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Government Announces Extra £86 Million for the Disabled Facilities Grant
The Government sets out immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care.
Purpl
January 8, 2025
