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Purpl Discounts Exhibiting at Naidex 2025

Naidex is the UK’s leading event in empowering and supporting the disabled community at the Birmingham NEC on 19th-20th March 2025, and Purpl will be there! Naidex has so many businesses attending with invaluable support, resources, and inspiration for the disabled community. Whether you’re living with a disability, a carer, or supplying products and services to […]

Purpl
Purpl

March 17, 2025

A woman is caring for an older man, text underneath reads Guide to carer support payments scotland

Understanding Carer Support Payment in Scotland

Everything you need to know about Carer Support Payments in Scotland.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 17, 2025

A woman is with a young disabled child and text reads Guide to Carers Allowance

Understanding Carer’s Allowance: A Guide for People in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Across the UK, around 5.7 million people act as carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled, or seriously ill. In Northern Ireland, carers may be entitled to specific financial support such as Carer’s Allowance Northern Ireland. According to Carers UK, “A carer is a person of any age who provides unpaid care and […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 17, 2025

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Parallel Windsor, the Festival of Inclusivity for Disabled People and Families

Our post today comes from Andrew Douglass, CEO & Founder of Parallel Lifestyle. Parallel is a disability lifestyle brand with purpose & an attitude of no limits living. One of the biggest social problems in the world is disability inclusion. As a social enterprise, our simple aim is to support D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people […]

Andrew Douglass
Andrew Douglass

March 15, 2025

A wheelchair user is entering a mobility car through a ramp into the back of the vehicle

Blue Badge Holders: Act Now to Avoid Paying £195 in Road Tax

Don’t get caught out, act now!

Purpl
Purpl

March 14, 2025

Disability Business Awards Disability Smart awards 2025 finalist

Georgina Colman, Founder of Purpl Named Disability Smart Awards 2025 Finalist

Purpl is thrilled to announce that our founder, Georgina Colman, is a finalist in the Leader category at the upcoming Disability Smart Awards. This award recognises inspirational leaders who are driving the disability inclusion agenda to bring about positive change and break down the barriers experienced by disabled people. The recognition of Georgina in this category highlights her […]

Purpl
Purpl

March 13, 2025

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What Support Is Available for Young Carers in the UK? A Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about being a Young Carer and the support available in the UK

Purpl
Purpl

March 12, 2025

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Sleep Support for Disabled People – World Sleep Day 2025

Sleep is vital for everyone, but for disabled people, a good night’s sleep is even more crucial. It not only affects physical and mental well-being but also plays a key role in managing health conditions and improving the overall quality of life.  As World Sleep Day 2025 approaches on March 14th, it’s a great opportunity […]

Purpl
Purpl

March 11, 2025

A pile of energy bills and text over the top that reads April 2025 UK Energy Price Cap Rise: How Will It Affect Disabled People?

April 2025 UK Energy Price Cap Rise: How Will it Affect Disabled People and What Support is Available?

In April, the Energy Price Cap is set to rise again, we know this will be causing stress and anxiety for our members and so we wanted to try and explain what the price cap rise may mean for you and what you can do about it. On 25 February 2025, Ofgem announced a 6.4% […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 10, 2025