PIP & Benefit Guides

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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

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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

Disabled person reviewing car tax paperwork beside car keys and mobility documents at home.

Free car tax and PIP, DLA or ADP: who qualifies, rules and how to apply

Disabled drivers and nominated carers may qualify for free car tax or a 50% vehicle tax discount if the disabled person receives a qualifying mobility benefit such as PIP, DLA or ADP. This guide explains who qualifies, how to apply, refund rules and why Attendance Allowance does not count.

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

Disabled man with a long-term health condition in a garden with his dog, representing the real-life impact of Universal Credit changes 2026 on disabled people

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

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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 […]

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Purpl

November 21, 2025