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Disabled adults and a child wearing modern adaptive clothing, including wheelchair users and a person with a prosthetic arm.

10 places to buy adaptive clothing in the UK

Looking for adaptive clothing in the UK? Discover 10 mainstream and specialist retailers for seated clothing, sensory needs, stomas, feeding tubes, prosthetics and easier dressing, plus Purpl member discounts.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 5, 2026

Neurodiverse woman working on a laptop in a modern office with colleagues in the background.

Reasonable adjustment request template: free examples for work

Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 2, 2026

Disabled wheelchair user waiting beside a train following the expansion of Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility in 2026.

Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expands: thousands more disabled people can now get 1/3 off train travel

Thousands more disabled and neurodivergent people can now qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Find out what changed, what evidence you need and how to apply.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 1, 2026

Wheelchair user checking a Digital Access Pass on their phone outside an accessible UK attraction with a companion.

Which places offer a free Nimbus Digital Access Pass?

You may not need to pay £15 for a Nimbus Access Card. Find UK attractions, theatres, stadiums, festivals and venues offering their own free Digital Access Pass.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 28, 2026

Disabled woman using a wheelchair arriving at work, showing how disability support can help people remain in employment.

What is PIP actually for? A simple guide to Personal Independence Payment

PIP isn’t an unemployment benefit. Find out what Personal Independence Payment is actually for, why you can receive it while working and how it helps towards the extra costs of disability.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 23, 2026

Disabled theme park visitor using a smartphone with friends while waiting away from the main ride queue.

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Merlin Ride Access Pass changes: new virtual queuing system coming to UK theme parks

Merlin is rolling out a new virtual queuing system for Ride Access Pass users. Here’s what is changing, when it starts and what disabled visitors need to know.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2026

Amputee shopping for a single shoe in a UK footwear store.

Single shoes for amputees: where to buy in the UK

Need just one shoe? Find out where amputees can buy single shoes in the UK, including schuh and adidas, plus community and odd shoe options.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 15, 2026

Wheelchair user looking at a car while a salesperson shows her the interior at a UK dealership.

Motability lease changes: September 2026 update on mileage, tyres and tax

Motability has reduced its standard mileage allowance and introduced higher excess mileage charges, tyre replacement limits and an overseas travel fee. Find out when the new rules apply, what they mean for existing leases and what support is available for higher disability-related mileage.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 14, 2026

Disabled person comparing broadband social tariff prices and internet bills at home on a laptop.

Broadband social tariffs 2026: how disabled and low-income households can get cheaper internet

Broadband social tariffs can help disabled and low-income households get cheaper internet. This guide compares UK social tariffs for 2026, including costs, speeds, eligibility, contract rules and Purpl savings for people who do not qualify.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 3, 2026