Purpl & Disability News

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) faces renewed scrutiny as the UK debates reforms to disability benefits. Many headlines focus on process — assessment backlogs, decision-making quality, and how reviews operate. However, a deeper issue sits underneath: the assessment framework works best when disability presents as a physical task problem, and it often struggles when disability creates […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’re giving away 1 of 6 MyHeritage DNA kits — simple at-home tests that help you uncover your roots, explore your ethnic origins, and even connect with relatives you never knew you had.

As the UK Government prepares its next Budget, disabled and neurodivergent people are watching closely to see if real change is finally coming. For many, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a lifeline — not because it replaces income, but because it helps cover the extra costs of being disabled. Looking for confirmed April 2026 PIP […]