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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

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