PIP & Benefit Guides
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PIP & Benefit Guides
14 min read
Why PIP award reviews are so stressful for people with lifelong conditions
PIP award reviews can be deeply stressful for people with lifelong conditions. This guide explains why DWP reviews feel so difficult, what happens during a review and what to do if your award changes.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
June 24, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
14 min read
Step-by-step guide to preparing for a PIP assessment
Preparing for a PIP assessment can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step guide explains what to expect, what evidence to gather, what to say, how recording works and what to do after your assessment.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
May 24, 2026
Guides and Advice
10 min read
How to apply for Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA): a step-by-step guide
A clear step-by-step guide to applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance, including who can apply, how much DSA you may get, what evidence you need, what happens at a needs assessment and how Purpl can help disabled students save on university essentials.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
May 9, 2026
Guides and Advice
6 min read
How to get a Motability car: a quick step-by-step guide
A clear step-by-step guide to getting a Motability car, including eligibility, qualifying disability benefits, Advance Payments, named drivers and what is included in the lease.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
May 2, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
PIP reassessments moving to every 5 years – but what’s the catch?
PIP reassessments are changing from April 2026, with longer awards and fewer reviews. It sounds positive, but there is a bigger picture to understand.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 21, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
PIP rejected? What to do next: step-by-step UK guide
PIP rejected? Here is what to do next with a clear step by step UK guide to challenging the decision.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 25, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
11 min read
Can you work while claiming PIP?
You can work while claiming PIP because it is not means tested. This guide explains how PIP works with employment, what changes to report, and why working while disabled can still come with extra costs.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 10, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
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
March 2, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
Car tax reduction: who qualifies, how much you can save and how to apply with PIP
If you receive the mobility component of PIP, you could qualify for a 50% car tax reduction or full exemption. This guide explains who qualifies, how to apply correctly, and how much you could save each year.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
February 12, 2026









