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Two people chatting outdoors beside a river, one seated in a wheelchair and the other on a bench, symbolising the human impact of government reforms and upcoming 2025 changes to PIP and disability benefits in the UK.

PIP and Disability Benefits in 2025: What’s Changing and the Impact on Lifelong or Progressive Conditions

There’s been a lot of confusion online about PIP changes 2025 and claims that “700,000 people are being excluded from benefits.” It’s understandable — headlines can sound alarming, especially when you already live with uncertainty about your support. If you have a permanent or progressive disability and already receive PIP (Personal Independence Payment) with an […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 13, 2025

Man in a wheelchair working alongside colleagues in a bright office, illustrating the UK government’s proposal for the Additional Costs Disability Payment to replace PIP and improve financial support for disabled people.

Additional Costs Disability Payment (ACDP): The Proposal to Replace PIP

This guide explains the Commission on Social Security’s proposal for an Additional Costs Disability Payment (ACDP) — what it is, how it differs from Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and how it connects with the government’s Cost of Living Payments (including the final £299 payment made in February 2024). At a Glance In this Article What […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 10, 2025

Two young boys smiling and sitting together on a sofa, representing children supported by Family Fund. The Family Fund logo and heart icon are shown on the left, with text announcing that Purpl has chosen Family Fund as its charity partner for Q4. Keywords: Purpl Charity Partner, Family Fund Helping Disabled Children, Purpl Announcements, Disability Support UK.

Purpl Partners with Family Fund to Support Families Raising Disabled and Seriously Ill Children

We’re delighted to announce that Family Fund has been chosen as Purpl’s Charity of the Quarter for October to December 2025. As the UK’s leading charity supporting low-income families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, Family Fund plays an essential role in improving daily life. Their mission is not only to provide practical grants […]

Purpl
Purpl

October 6, 2025

DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer’s Allowance & More

DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer’s Allowance & More

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase most disability-related benefits by 1.7%, based on September 2024’s CPI inflation rate.

Purpl
Purpl

July 16, 2025

Changes to Universal Credit What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Changes to Universal Credit: What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing with Universal Credit, who it applies to, and where to turn for help if you need it.

Purpl
Purpl

July 10, 2025

Purpl’s 1st birthday! How a Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

Purpl Turns 1!: How a Disabled Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

On 9th July 2024, Purpl went live. A discount platform designed by disabled people, for disabled people. It started with a simple mission: to make life a little more affordable, a little more joyful, and a lot more fair.

Purpl
Purpl

July 9, 2025

Welfare Reform Update PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

Welfare Reform Update: PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

The government reverses cuts to Personal Independence Payment, but Universal Credit cuts still loom ahead.

Purpl
Purpl

July 2, 2025

A group of people holding hands in a circle is the background image. Text reads: Disability Benefits Cuts - MPs Vote Result: What It Means, and What We Can Still Do

Disability Benefits Cuts – MPs Vote Result: What It Means, and What We Can Still Do

Today, on 1 July 2025, MPs in Parliament voted to move forward with proposed changes to disability benefits — including controversial cuts to Personal Independence Payment (PIP).

Purpl
Purpl

July 1, 2025

Disability Pride Month flag in background. Text reads: It’s Disability Pride Month — Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever

It’s Disability Pride Month — Here’s Why It Matters More Than Ever

At Purpl, we believe Disability Pride Month should be seen, heard, respected — not just once a year, but always.

Purpl
Purpl

July 1, 2025