Purpl & Disability News

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 […]

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 […]

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).