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

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 26, 2025

How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 22, 2025

What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 20, 2025

Asking for Reasonable Adjustments at Work Tips, Template & Resources

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 18, 2025

Disability Living Allowance for Adults What You Need to Know

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 15, 2025

How to Travel Abroad If You're Disabled

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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
Sammi Leaver

August 15, 2025

Young woman reading at home – understanding the DLA to PIP transition for disabled children and their families.

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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

August 1, 2025

What to Say on Your PIP Form (And What Not to)

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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
Sammi Leaver

July 22, 2025

Going Abroad On PIP The 4-Week Rule That Could Pause Your Payments

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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
Sammi Leaver

July 16, 2025