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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
June 13, 2025
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Pride, But Make It Accessible: A Guide for Disabled & Neurodivergent People
We’ve pulled together a guide that gives you the full Pride picture – from the barriers and wins to practical tips, events doing it right, what to pack, and how to keep yourself safe and seen.
Sammi Leaver
June 5, 2025
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Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources
When disability becomes part of the family picture, whether through your child’s condition, your own, or both, it can introduce unique experiences and questions.
Leona Jasa
June 4, 2025
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A Guide to Understanding Pension Credit in the UK
The Purpl guide to Pension Credit
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 15, 2025
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Understanding Carer Support Payment in Scotland
Everything you need to know about Carer Support Payments in Scotland.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 17, 2025
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Understanding Carer’s Allowance: A Guide for People in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Across the UK today 5.7 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. Carer’s UK say “A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and support to a family member, friend or neighbour who is disabled, has an illness or long-term condition, or who […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 17, 2025
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What Support Is Available for Young Carers in the UK? A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about being a Young Carer and the support available in the UK
Purpl
March 12, 2025
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April 2025 UK Energy Price Cap Rise: How Will it Affect Disabled People and What Support is Available?
In April, the Energy Price Cap is set to rise again, we know this will be causing stress and anxiety for our members and so we wanted to try and explain what the price cap rise may mean for you and what you can do about it. On 25 February 2025, Ofgem announced a 6.4% […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 10, 2025
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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
March 4, 2025
