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What the UK Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. While big-picture figures dominate the headlines, many decisions will have a direct impact on disabled and neurodivergent people, those needing mental health or social care support, and anyone relying on benefits. We’ve broken it down […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 13, 2025

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What’s Going on with PIP Cuts, & Why Are Celebrities Speaking out?

Over 100 public figures – including some of the UK’s most well-known disabled and non-disabled celebrities – have signed a letter calling on Keir Starmer to scrap planned PIP cuts.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

May 27, 2025

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“It Doesn’t Make Sense”: New Data Shows Low PIP Fraud, But Disabled People Still Face Cuts

Despite new Government figures revealing just a 1% overpayment rate for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), disabled people across the UK are still bracing for severe welfare cuts — and many are speaking out. This week, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) published updated statistics showing a 3.3% overall fraud and error rate in the […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

May 15, 2025

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How to Claim VAT Exemptions for Disabled People in the UK

Did you know that if you’re disabled or chronically ill, you could be saving money on essential products and services by claiming VAT exemption? It’s one of the UK’s less known benefits that can make a real difference, especially when combined with our disabled discounts. I’m Georgina, the founder of Purpl, and I want to […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 9, 2025

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Grants for Disabled Children in the UK: What Help Can You Get?

Raising a child with a disability comes with incredible joys, but it also comes with extra costs. From specialist equipment to transport and home adaptations, the expenses can really add up. The good news? There is help out there. Whether you’re looking for funding for vital items or support to make your home safer and […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

April 30, 2025

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How to Apply for ADP (Adult Disability Payment) and Maximise the Benefits in Scotland

A guide to ADP in Scotland (Adult Disability Payment)

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 10, 2025

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Blue Badge Holders: Act Now to Avoid Paying £195 in Road Tax

Don’t get caught out, act now!

Purpl
Purpl

March 14, 2025

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PIP Changes 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the New Personal Independence Payment Rules

Hello everyone, After months of speculation and much worry and concern from the disabled community, there has finally been an update on PIP and Welfare Cuts for 2025 and I wanted to share the news with our community so we can begin to talk about the fears of disabled people in the UK. We have […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 8, 2025

A pile of medicine blister packs with pills inside and text in a purple banner reading A disabled Pesons guide to Understanding NHS prescriptions

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Do Disabled People Get Free Prescriptions in the UK? How to Save on Medication Costs 

This Purpl guide outlines everything you need to know about NHS prescription charges.

Purpl
Purpl

March 4, 2025