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How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available

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How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available

Finding the right disability aid is a mix of understanding your needs, testing equipment, and exploring all funding avenues.

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Purpl

August 22, 2025

What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP

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What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP?

This guide breaks down exactly what conditions qualify, what support you might be entitled to, and how it all works in practice.

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Purpl

August 20, 2025

Disability Living Allowance for Adults What You Need to Know

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Disability Living Allowance for Adults: What You Need to Know

Understanding DLA and its replacement, PIP, can be confusing, but staying informed helps you plan and protect your income.

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Purpl

August 15, 2025

Young woman reading at home – understanding the DLA to PIP transition for disabled children and their families.

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DLA to PIP at Age 16: Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Transition

Here’s your clear, parent-friendly guide to the DLA to PIP transition, including timelines, tips, and what to do if things don’t go as planned.

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Georgina, Founder of Purpl

August 1, 2025

What to Say on Your PIP Form (And What Not to)

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What to Say on Your PIP Form (And What Not to)

Filling in a PIP form is exhausting, and the way it’s worded can trip up anyone. It’s easy to downplay how much help you actually need or second-guess what to write. This guide cuts through the jargon and gives you practical, no-nonsense tips on how to fill in your PIP form honestly and clearly — […]

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Purpl

July 22, 2025

DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer’s Allowance & More

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DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer’s Allowance & More

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase most disability-related benefits by 1.7%, based on September 2024’s CPI inflation rate.

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Purpl

July 16, 2025

Going Abroad On PIP The 4-Week Rule That Could Pause Your Payments

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Going Abroad On PIP: The 4-Week Rule That Could Pause Your Payments

Receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and planning a holiday outside the UK? Understand how it could affect your payments.

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Purpl

July 16, 2025

Free Driving Lessons If you're on PIP or DLA

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Free Driving Lessons If You’re on PIP or DLA – Here’s How to Check If You’re Eligible

If you get the higher rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you might be able to get up to 40 hours of driving lessons completely free.

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Purpl

July 15, 2025

Changes to Universal Credit What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

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Changes to Universal Credit: What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing with Universal Credit, who it applies to, and where to turn for help if you need it.

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Purpl

July 10, 2025