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Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, but for many disabled people, it can feel like an even greater challenge. Here are some places of support for you.
December 24, 2024
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A practical guide to Disabled Facilities Grants in 2026, including how much you can get, who qualifies, what adaptations can be funded, means testing, repayments and how to apply across the UK.
December 23, 2024
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The CEA Card helps disabled people get free cinema companion tickets at participating UK cinemas. Find out who qualifies, how to apply with or without PIP, what the card costs and whether you can use a Nimbus Access Card instead.
December 10, 2024
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From PIP discounts to Blue Badge discounts and disability discount cards, here’s everything you need to know to maximise your savings and find the best discounts for disabled adults.
December 8, 2024
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Purpl and The Disability Union believe in the power of community and collaboration to drive meaningful change for disabled individuals and for us to achieve disability equality for all.
December 2, 2024
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The top ten sex toys for disabled people – a Purpl and Lovehoney guide.
November 15, 2024
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Living with a chronic illness or disability brings daily challenges that can impact one’s quality of life, especially for people managing conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, diabetes, or other debilitating disabilities. For those with disabilities, safety is always a top priority, as emergencies can occur at any time. In such moments, the ability to […]
September 26, 2024
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Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]
September 13, 2024
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Have you recently found yourself rushing for the toilet, or experiencing the odd leak here and there? From the odd dribble to experiencing full incontinence, bladder weakness presents itself in various forms and 1 in 3 women will experience urinary leaks in their lifetime. Whether you are managing occasional leaks or incontinence, the loss of […]
August 30, 2024