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Accessible UK ferry travel with Blue Badge disability discounts for disabled people and long term health conditions.

Ferry discounts and accessible ferry travel for disabled people in the UK

Ferry disability discounts and accessible ferry travel in the UK are often poorly explained, leaving many disabled people paying more than they need to. This guide brings together UK ferry routes offering disability discounts, Blue Badge savings, free companion travel and accessibility support, including Isle of Wight and Irish Sea crossings.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 15, 2026

EDF Energy Support – Warm Home Discount 2025/26, showing a happy family with grandparents and children enjoying warmth at home, symbolising energy savings and support for disabled people in the UK.

EDF Warm Home Discount Scheme: Energy Help and Support for Vulnerable Households

The EDF Warm Home Discount Scheme offers £150 off energy bills for eligible households, with wider support available through the Priority Services Register, free gas safety checks, grants and debt advice. EDF also partners with Purpl to give members extra rewards on tariffs. Learn how EDF is supporting vulnerable and low-income households across the UK this winter.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 24, 2025

Beat Boredom and Save Your Guide to Accessible & Neurodivergent-Friendly Fun

Beat Boredom and Save: Your Guide to Accessible & Neurodivergent-Friendly Fun

We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, exploring a wide range of boredom-busting activities that are not only enjoyable but also mindful of different access needs.

Purpl
Purpl

August 26, 2025

Twice The Fun Buy 1 Merlin Park Ticket, Get 2 Days Out This Summer

Twice The Fun: Buy 1 Merlin Park Ticket, Get 2 Days Out This Summer

Book your Merlin Park ticket now and enjoy two incredible days out for the price of one, saving at least £29 per person.

Purpl
Purpl

July 22, 2025

Family enjoying free carer entry at a theme park with a young disabled adult using a wheelchair.

Disability Cards

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Free carer entry in the UK: how to get companion tickets without a disability card

Find out how free carer entry works in the UK, what proof venues may accept, and how to get companion tickets without always needing a disability card.

Purpl
Purpl

July 15, 2025

Image shows people on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers. Overlayed text reads: How to Get a Ride Access Pass at Merlin Theme Parks — Plus up to 15% Off with Purpl

How to Get a Ride Access Pass at Merlin Theme Parks — Plus up to 15% Off with Purpl

A quick guide on how you can skip standard queues with the Ride Access Pass for Merlin attractions this summer, plus save up to 15% on tickets with Purpl.

Purpl
Purpl

July 10, 2025

Woman enjoying a rollercoaster ride with arms raised, promoting 25% off Disneyland Paris tickets for disabled guests, with accessible travel savings and family-friendly disability discounts in the UK and Europe.

How to Get 25% Off Disneyland Paris Tickets as a Disabled Guest

Disabled guests visiting Disneyland Paris can get 25% off park tickets, plus that same discount for one companion. That’s right – a full quarter off the magic!

Purpl
Purpl

July 2, 2025

Image showing backs of heads of people in a dark cinema with a bright light in the centre with text that reads: Big Screen, Small Price Save up to 40% on cinema tickets with Purpl and The Cinema Society

Cinema Discount for Disabled People – Save Up to 40% at Vue, ODEON, Showcase, IMC, and more!

Purpl members can enjoy it all for less – with up to 40% off cinema tickets, as a discount for disabled people in the UK, thanks to our new partnership with The Cinema Society.

Purpl
Purpl

June 12, 2025

Young man and woman relaxing at home with a tablet and headphones, enjoying music together on a cosy sofa, illustrating fun and free entertainment ideas for disabled adults in the UK who want to enjoy accessible leisure activities at home without spending money.

Free Entertainment Ideas at Home for Disabled Adults in the UK

This guide rounds up the best totally free ways to stay entertained, inspired, and connected from home – ideal for disabled adults, especially those on a tight budget.

Purpl
Purpl

May 22, 2025