PIP & Benefit Guides
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PIP & Benefit Guides
19 min read
Purpl PIP Tracker: free daily symptom diary for PIP and ADP claims, reviews and appeals
The free Purpl PIP Tracker helps you record how your disability or long term health condition affects you day to day. Track symptoms, PIP and ADP activities, support needs, flare-ups and changing conditions, then create clear reports for claims, reviews and appeals.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 9, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
8 min read
Proving fluctuating conditions for PIP: how the 50% rule works
The PIP 50% rule means a descriptor can apply if your condition affects an activity on more than half the days. This guide explains how fluctuating conditions, bad days, recovery days and reliability rules work for PIP and ADP.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 7, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
10 min read
How do I check what disability benefits I can claim?
Find out which UK disability benefits and financial support you could be entitled to with Purpl’s free Benefits Checker. Answer a few simple questions to discover personalised benefit options, grants and extra help that could increase your income and reduce the extra cost of disability.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
August 10, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
9 min read
DWP restarts PIP reassessments for 150,000 adult DLA claimants: what you need to know
The DWP is restarting PIP reassessments for 153,000 remaining adult DLA claimants in England and Wales. Here is who is affected, who is exempt and what to do if a DWP invitation letter arrives.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
August 7, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
11 min read
What are the PIP benefit changes in 2026? Everything you need to know
The PIP benefit changes in 2026 have caused a lot of worry. Here is what has changed, what has not changed, current PIP rates and what the Timms Review means for your claim.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 15, 2026
PIP & Benefit Guides
13 min read
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
June 30, 2026
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








