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Free Entry to Naidex with Purpl

Join Purpl at Naidex 2025 at Birmingham NEC on 19-20 March – we can’t wait to see you!

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Purpl

January 21, 2025

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Blue Monday? How About Purpl Monday!

Disabled Discounts on Fun Days Out, Experiences and Holidays Today is Blue Monday, often dubbed ‘the most depressing day of the year,’ and has become a point of reflection for many across the UK, though some people think it is a totally made up day! A combination of gloomy weather, post-Christmas financial strain, and unfulfilled […]

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Purpl

January 20, 2025

A group of disabled people in a range of adaptive clothing from Intotum

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Intotum – Adaptive Clothing that Fits the Lives of Disabled People

The collaborative process of designing adaptive clothing for disabled people in the UK.

Intotum
Intotum

January 15, 2025

A blue road sign featuring a wheelchair symbol against a backdrop of green trees with the text 'How to Apply for a Blue Badge.' Showcasing Purpl’s support for mobility accessibility and exclusive disabled travel discounts in the UK.

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How to Apply for a Disabled Blue Badge – Everything you Need to Know

Everything you need to know about the Disabled Blue Badge, and how to apply in the UK.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 16, 2025

A smiling young girl with Down syndrome riding on her father’s back in a bright, cosy home with the text 'Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Guide.' Highlighting Purpl’s resources and exclusive disabled discounts to support families in the UK.

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Unlocking Support: DLA for Disabled Children in the UK

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit designed to help cover the extra costs that come with caring for a child with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Dean Morgan
Dean Morgan

January 14, 2025

Matt Lester is a white man in his 30's, he is playing wheelchair snooker 1t the 2023 disability snooker UK Championship in Northampton, there is a referee watching on

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Taking World Disability Snooker by Storm – The Doncaster Destroyer

Talking to Matthew Lester, the World No.11 in Wheelchair Snooker about his life long love of Snooker.

Matt Lester
Matt Lester

January 13, 2025

An elderly man in a wheelchair and a young woman working together on a laptop at home, highlighting 'Charity Grants for Disabled People.' Showcasing Purpl's support for financial assistance and exclusive discounts for disabled individuals in the UK.

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How to Apply for a Charitable Grant for Disabled People

Did you know that you could apply for a grant that you do not need to repay?

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 9, 2025

Image taken looking up the stairs towards a stair lift with a person sat in it, text reads extra £86 million for disabled facilities grants

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Government Announces Extra £86 Million for the Disabled Facilities Grant

The Government sets out immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care.

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Purpl

January 8, 2025

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New Disabled Discount Offers for January 2025

All our latest offers for January 2025 for Purpl Members!

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Purpl

January 8, 2025