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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.
Sammi Leaver
August 26, 2025
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How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available
Finding the right disability aid is a mix of understanding your needs, testing equipment, and exploring all funding avenues.
Sammi Leaver
August 22, 2025
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What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP?
This guide breaks down exactly what conditions qualify, what support you might be entitled to, and how it all works in practice.
Sammi Leaver
August 20, 2025
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Asking for Reasonable Adjustments at Work: Tips, Template & Resources
Not sure how to ask your workplace for reasonable adjustments? You’re not alone. For many disabled and neurodivergent people, the thought of raising the subject can feel daunting. But here’s the important bit: you have a legal right to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, and they exist to make sure you’re not at […]
Sammi Leaver
August 18, 2025
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Disability Living Allowance for Adults: What You Need to Know
Understanding DLA and its replacement, PIP, can be confusing, but staying informed helps you plan and protect your income.
Sammi Leaver
August 15, 2025
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How to Travel Abroad If You’re Disabled: A Purpl Guide to Stress-Free Adventures
With some preparation, the right support, and a few practical strategies, travelling internationally can be enjoyable, empowering, and stress-free.
Sammi Leaver
August 15, 2025
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DLA to PIP at Age 16: Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Transition
Here’s your clear, parent-friendly guide to the DLA to PIP transition, including timelines, tips, and what to do if things don’t go as planned.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
August 1, 2025
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What to Say on Your PIP Form (And What Not to)
Filling in a PIP form is exhausting, and the way it’s worded can trip up anyone. It’s easy to downplay how much help you actually need or second-guess what to write. This guide cuts through the jargon and gives you practical, no-nonsense tips on how to fill in your PIP form honestly and clearly — […]
Sammi Leaver
July 22, 2025
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Going Abroad On PIP: The 4-Week Rule That Could Pause Your Payments
Receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and planning a holiday outside the UK? Understand how it could affect your payments.
Sammi Leaver
July 16, 2025