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Disabled person reviewing PIP paperwork at home reflecting changes to disability benefits reassessments and support in the UK.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 21, 2026

Person reviewing a PIP rejection letter showing disability support guidance and next steps with Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 25, 2026

Person working from home on a laptop while living with disabilities or long term health conditions and accessing UK disability benefits and Purpl discounts.

Can I work while on PIP or ADP? Rules for working while claiming disability benefits

Can you work while claiming PIP or ADP? Many disabled people worry that starting a job could affect their disability benefits. This guide explains the rules and what you need to know.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 10, 2026

Scottish wheelchair user entering accessible vehicle through ramp as part of AVE scheme mobility car application with Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 2, 2026

Vehicle tax reminder letter with car keys showing car tax reduction for people with disabilities receiving PIP mobility support in the UK through Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 12, 2026

Support worker helping an older disabled woman at home, representing Attendance Allowance rates, eligibility and how to claim financial support for disabilities and long term health conditions in the UK.

Attendance Allowance rates 2026: current amounts, eligibility and how to claim

Attendance Allowance provides weekly financial support for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision due to a disability or long term health condition. This guide explains current and proposed 2026 rates, who qualifies, how the benefit is decided, and how to claim.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 22, 2026

Disabled person with prosthetic legs getting into a car, illustrating vehicle tax refunds and backdated car tax rules linked to PIP mobility support, UK disability discounts and financial help for long-term health conditions

PIP and vehicle tax refunds: what to know about “backdated” car tax

Many people search for “PIP car tax backdated” after they receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision, especially when their award includes the mobility component. People often feel confused because they do not know whether they can get a vehicle tax refund for earlier months or whether car tax refunds work in the same way […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 20, 2026

Disabled man with a long-term health condition in a garden with his dog, representing the real-life impact of Universal Credit changes 2026 on disabled people

PIP Increases & Rates 2026: April Payment Changes Explained

From April 2026, PIP payments will increase in line with inflation. This guide explains the PIP increases 2026, how much rates are rising, and what the changes mean for disabled people across the UK.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 7, 2026

Disabled people shopping in a supermarket using mobility aids, illustrating PIP Changes Are Long Overdue: Why the System Needs a Radical Overhaul and UK disability benefits reform.

PIP Changes Are Long Overdue: Why the System Needs a Radical Overhaul

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 […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 31, 2025