PIP & Benefit Guides

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Person attending a face to face DWP health assessment in an office, showing disability benefit assessment support for people with long term health conditions.

Are DWP health assessments now recorded automatically?

From 29 June 2026, DWP face-to-face and telephone health assessments are audio recorded as standard unless claimants opt out. This guide explains what changed, which benefits it affects and what to do before your assessment.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 30, 2026

Person sitting at a table with PIP award review paperwork, showing the stress of disability benefit reviews for people with lifelong conditions and Purpl discounts support.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 24, 2026

A disabled person preparing notes for a PIP assessment with disability benefits guidance and Purpl discounts for people with long-term health conditions.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 24, 2026

Disabled student applying for Disabled Students’ Allowance with study supplies, highlighting support for disabilities, long-term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 9, 2026

Step-by-step guide showing how disabled people and people with long term health conditions can get a Motability car using qualifying disability benefits.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 2, 2026

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 with a prosthetic arm working on a laptop while managing disability related costs, long term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

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
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