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The latest news, info, stories, and resources.
PIP & Benefit Guides
3 min read
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.
Purpl
August 20, 2025
Guides and Advice
2 min read
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 […]
Purpl
August 18, 2025
PIP & Benefit Guides
3 min read
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.
Purpl
August 15, 2025
Guides and Advice
3 min read
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.
Purpl
August 15, 2025
Community Stories
2 min read
WIN a Hoover HS5 Spot Wash & Dry – Worth £169
We’re giving away the Hoover HS5 Spot Wash & Dry, worth £169 — a compact, powerful cleaning machine that makes tackling stains and spills effortless.
Purpl
August 11, 2025
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
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
PIP & Benefit Guides
3 min read
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 — […]
Purpl
July 22, 2025
Money Saving Tips
2 min read
Twice The Fun: Buy 1 Merlin Park Ticket, Get 2 Days Out This Summer
Book your Merlin Park ticket now and enjoy two incredible days out for the price of one, saving at least £29 per person.
Purpl
July 22, 2025
Purpl & Disability News
2 min read
DWP Confirms Small Benefits Increase for PIP, Carer’s Allowance & More
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will increase most disability-related benefits by 1.7%, based on September 2024’s CPI inflation rate.
Purpl
July 16, 2025









