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Disabled person preparing for accessible travel abroad while checking PIP holiday rules and Purpl discounts.

Guides and Advice

5 min read

Going abroad on PIP: the 4-week rule that could pause your payments

Planning a holiday while claiming PIP? Here’s what the 4 week reporting rule means, how long payments can usually continue, and when you need to contact the DWP.

Purpl
Purpl

July 16, 2025

Family enjoying free carer entry at a theme park with a young disabled adult using a wheelchair.

Disability Cards

11 min read

Free carer entry in the UK: how to get companion tickets without a disability card

Find out how free carer entry works in the UK, what proof venues may accept, and how to get companion tickets without always needing a disability card.

Purpl
Purpl

July 15, 2025

Free Driving Lessons If you're on PIP or DLA

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3 min read

Free Driving Lessons If You’re on PIP or DLA – Here’s How to Check If You’re Eligible

If you get the higher rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you might be able to get up to 40 hours of driving lessons completely free.

Purpl
Purpl

July 15, 2025

Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People The Support Most Don’t Know Exists

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3 min read

Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People: The Support Most Don’t Know Exists

Councils across the UK are now offering extra help on your council tax bill, and it could mean serious savings.

Purpl
Purpl

July 14, 2025

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

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5 min read

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

From gadgets that help with muscle stiffness and fatigue to tools that improve circulation and joint support.

Purpl
Purpl

July 8, 2025

Background image shows a wheelchair user getting on to a disabled accessible vehicle. Text reads: Disabled Car Services Near Me - Your no-fluff guide

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Disabled Car Services Near You: What’s Available and How to Find the Best Options

We break down the best options available when searching for ‘disabled car services near me’ — and how to get the most from them.

Purpl
Purpl

June 26, 2025

Text reads; Write to Your MP Stop the PIP Cuts Letter Template & How to

Guides and Advice

2 min read

How to Contact Your MP to Stop The PIP Cuts

Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.

Purpl
Purpl

June 19, 2025

Image shows a wheelchair user boarding a train. Text reads: Accessible Travel in the UK Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More

Guides and Advice

4 min read

Accessible Travel in the UK: Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More

Your no-fluff, everything-in-one-place guide to booking accessible travel across the UK, and getting the discounts you’re legally entitled to.

Purpl
Purpl

June 18, 2025

Image showing a man with a child with disability, the text on top of the image says "Raising Kids with Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources"

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources

When disability becomes part of the family picture, whether through your child’s condition, your own, or both, it can introduce unique experiences and questions. 

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 4, 2025

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