Purpl & Disability News

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 […]

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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

What’s behind the latest energy price rise, and what can you actually do about it? Most importantly – what support can you get.