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Smiling young boy with Down syndrome being hugged by two parents in a cosy living room, with a bright purple banner that reads ‘Grants for Disabled Children in the UK’, representing support and funding options for families.

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Grants for Disabled Children in the UK: What Help Can You Get?

Raising a child with a disability comes with incredible joys, but it also comes with extra costs. From specialist equipment to transport and home adaptations, the expenses can really add up. The good news? There is help out there. Whether you’re looking for funding for vital items or support to make your home safer and […]

sammi leaver

April 30, 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

Family-friendly theme park rides, the London Eye, rollercoasters and penguin encounters featured in Purpl’s Best Days Out — enjoy accessible adventures and big thrills with exclusive disabled days out discounts across the UK.

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Big Thrills, Big Deals, & Accessible Adventures: Purpl’s Best Days Out

We’ve rounded up some brilliant days out with up to 30% off and added the need-to-know accessibility info to save you scrolling through ten different websites.

sammi leaver

April 14, 2025

A woman is caring for an older man, text underneath reads Guide to carer support payments scotland

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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

A woman is with a young disabled child and text reads Guide to Carers Allowance

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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

A pile of energy bills and text over the top that reads April 2025 UK Energy Price Cap Rise: How Will It Affect Disabled People?

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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

A pile of medicine blister packs with pills inside and text in a purple banner reading A disabled Pesons guide to Understanding NHS prescriptions

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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

Sara Stacey is a white woman with shoulder length brown hair, she is wearing a teal jumper that says Muscles Matter on the front and is a wheelchair user, she is on a balcony with a view of water and a mountain town in the background

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International Wheelchair Day and Navigating Accessibility

Sara Stacey, Ambassador for Purple Tuesday talks to us about Accessibility

Sara Stacey

March 1, 2025