Purpl & Disability News

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Energy bills could rise again – what global tensions mean for disabled households

Energy bills could rise again as global tensions affect wholesale gas markets. If you’re disabled or living in a disabled household, here’s what that means, what support is available, and the practical steps you can take now to protect your home and finances.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 4, 2026

Scottish wheelchair user entering accessible vehicle through ramp as part of AVE scheme mobility car application with Purpl discounts.

Motability Scotland 2026 changes explained: what the AVE scheme means and how to apply now

Motability isn’t ending in Scotland — but the rules have changed. Here’s how the AVE scheme works with Adult Disability Payment and how to apply for a mobility vehicle in 2026.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 2, 2026

Emma Original Pro double mattress in modern bedroom, representing the Emma Sleep competition to win a £799 mattress and exclusive Purpl discounts for disabled people and long-term health conditions.

Emma Sleep competition: win an Original Pro double mattress worth £799

Enter the Emma Sleep competition to win an Original Pro Double Mattress worth £799. Purpl members can also get 20% off full price or extra 6% off sale.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 27, 2026

NHS nurse discussing return to work support with patient in hospital setting, affecting disabled people and long term health conditions, with Purpl discounts context.

The NHS could be judged on how many patients return to work. What does that mean for disabled people?

The NHS may soon be measured on how many patients return to work. What does that mean for disabled people and those with long term health conditions? We explain what’s been reported and what safeguards matter.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 26, 2026

Disabled woman using a wheelchair travelling by train in the UK with companion support, representing Disabled Persons Railcard expansion 2026 and Disabled Travel Discounts UK for disabilities and long term health conditions, including Purpl discounts.

Disabled persons railcard rules are changing in 2026 – what it means for disabled travellers

The Disabled Persons Railcard is set to expand in 2026, widening eligibility and simplifying applications. Here’s what the changes mean for disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 17, 2026

Couple reviewing disability benefit paperwork at home, relating to UK disability benefit reviews and long-term health condition support.

Disability benefit reviews extended: what this means for claimants

The UK government has confirmed plans to extend the time between some disability benefit reviews, including Personal Independence Payment award reviews, moving the minimum review period for many claimants from as little as nine months to three to five years. The changes could affect around two million disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, raising questions about who will benefit and how the reforms will be applied in practice.

Purpl
Purpl

January 28, 2026

Disabled woman using a wheelchair outdoors with arms outstretched, representing Disability Living Allowance updates for 2026, Scotland cross-border moves, and disability benefits support for people with long-term health conditions in the UK.

Disability Living Allowance update: key changes for 2026 (Scotland and cross-border moves)

Confused by Disability Living Allowance updates for 2026? DLA itself is not changing again, but moving to Scotland can affect what you need to do next. This guide explains how DLA works in 2026, what happens if you move across the UK, and how Scottish disability benefits like Pension Age Disability Payment and Adult Disability Payment fit around it — clearly and without jargon.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 23, 2026

Disabled man with a long-term health condition in a garden with his dog, representing the real-life impact of Universal Credit changes 2026 on disabled people

Universal Credit Changes 2026 Could Cost Disabled People £2,400 a Year — What You Need to Know

Universal Credit changes 2026 could leave disabled people and those with long-term health conditions up to £2,400 a year worse off. New rules may reduce disability-related support depending on when someone is assessed, making timing critical for future claims.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 7, 2026

Disabled man with a long-term health condition in a garden with his dog, representing the real-life impact of Universal Credit changes 2026 on disabled people

PIP Increases & Rates 2026: April Payment Changes Explained

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.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 7, 2026