Purpl & Disability News

Today marks 80 years since VE Day and the end of World War II in Europe. A day for street parties and flag waving, yes, but also for remembrance. For stories that rarely make it into school textbooks. For a moment of quiet, grateful reflection. At Purpl, we want to shine a light on the […]

May marks Domestic and Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a crucial time to shine a light on the issues often hidden behind closed doors. One such issue is the significantly higher rate of domestic abuse experienced by disabled people, including autistic individuals and those with learning disabilities. The Stark Reality Disabled people are at […]

Disabled Voices on the Edge: The Real Impact of PIP Cuts in 2025.

Purpl and MS UK unite for a powerful cause to help change lives for the better.

We are thrilled to announce that Purpl has won the Social Impact Award at the European Rakuten Golden Links Awards 2025, held on Wednesday 19th March in London. The Social Impact Award recognises brands who are making a positive difference in the world, highlighting conscious consumerism and societal outcomes and so it means a lot […]

We have been waiting with baited breath and scared by the guesswork and titbits that have been released into the press, but in the past hour, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced her plans for benefits reform and we will try to explain those changes for you. Charles Gillies, policy co-chair at the Disability […]

Naidex is the UK’s leading event in empowering and supporting the disabled community at the Birmingham NEC on 19th-20th March 2025, and Purpl will be there! Naidex has so many businesses attending with invaluable support, resources, and inspiration for the disabled community. Whether you’re living with a disability, a carer, or supplying products and services to […]

Our post today comes from Andrew Douglass, CEO & Founder of Parallel Lifestyle. Parallel is a disability lifestyle brand with purpose & an attitude of no limits living. One of the biggest social problems in the world is disability inclusion. As a social enterprise, our simple aim is to support D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people […]