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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 footballers playing an inclusive match using crutches, representing PIP increases 2026, disability benefit support, cost of living pressures, and shopping discounts for disabled people with long-term health conditions

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

A man playfully feeds a smiling wheelchair user in a bright kitchen, creating a warm and supportive moment; with title "PIP Points Calculator & Guide: Daily Living and Mobility Scores Explained"

PIP Points Calculator & Guide: Daily Living and Mobility Scores Explained

This guide explains how a PIP points calculator works, how to use it, and what your results really mean. It helps you feel more prepared and confident when navigating the PIP process, and it draws on public guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions as well as independent advice organisations. It is for general […]

Purpl
Purpl

November 21, 2025

A worried woman sits at a kitchen table covered in letters and paperwork, illustrating stress over benefits. Text overlay reads “DWP Warnings for PIP Claimants: What You Need to Know.” Includes secondary keywords such as Shopping Discounts for Disabled People, Disabled Travel Discounts UK, and Mobility Discounts and Offers to support disabled users searching for guidance on PIP warnings and money-saving help.

DWP Warnings for PIP Claimants: What You Need to Know

News stories about “Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) warnings” can be alarming, especially if you rely on PIP. The good news? There is no official “PIP warning system”. Letters from the DWP usually signal something needs attention — for example a missed assessment, a form not returned on time or missing evidence — rather […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

November 18, 2025

Man in a wheelchair loading shopping into a car boot, highlighting Motability Scheme eligibility and how disabled people in the UK can qualify for a disability car through mobility discounts and accessible transport support.

Motability Scheme Eligibility: How to Qualify for a Disability Car in the UK

The Motability Scheme is more than just a car lease, it’s about independence, confidence, and freedom. Every day, thousands of disabled people in the UK use it to make life easier, whether it’s getting to work, visiting friends, or just running errands. If you’ve ever wondered how to qualify for a disability car, this guide […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 1, 2025

White car on calculator with text about applying for Blue Badge road tax exemption, Vehicle Tax Savings UK and Disabled Motoring Discounts.

Save Money on Vehicle Tax: How to Apply for Road Tax Exemption with a Blue Badge

Many disabled people in the UK are unaware that holding a Blue Badge may also make them eligible for road tax exemption. This is a valuable benefit that can significantly reduce your vehicle costs and ease financial pressure at a time when everyday expenses are rising. By understanding how the process works and what you […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 20, 2025

What is Disabled Students’ Allowance, What Disabilities Qualify for It & How to Apply

What is Disabled Students’ Allowance, What Disabilities Qualify for It & How to Apply

Navigating university life can be challenging, especially when managing a disability. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is here to help.

Purpl
Purpl

August 27, 2025