Do disabled people get free prescriptions in the UK? How to save on medication costs

Disabled people do not automatically get free prescriptions in England. This guide explains who qualifies, how Medical Exemption Certificates work, Universal Credit rules, Prescription Prepayment Certificate savings, HRT PPCs and how to avoid NHS penalty charges.

Purpl

March 4, 2025

Sara Stacey is a white woman with shoulder length brown hair, she is wearing a teal jumper that says Muscles Matter on the front and is a wheelchair user, she is on a balcony with a view of water and a mountain town in the background

Community Stories

7 min read

International Wheelchair Day and Navigating Accessibility

Sara Stacey, Ambassador for Purple Tuesday talks to us about Accessibility

Sara Stacey

March 1, 2025

A train with a promotional banner for TrainPal, encouraging savings on rail cards before price increases. Disabled travel discounts UK, cheap train tickets for disabled passengers, accessible rail travel.

Purpl & Disability News

< 1 min read

UK Railcard Price Increase on 2nd March 2025 – Act Now to Save Money

Please be advised that UK Railcard prices will increase on 2nd March 2025 under new official regulations from the National Railcard Company. This includes 16-17 saver, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Family & Friends, Two Together, Senior, Veterans and Network Railcards. 1. The one-year Railcard will increase from £30 to £352. The three-year Railcard will rise from […]

Purpl

February 27, 2025

Money Saving Tips

3 min read

Human Beauty Discounts – Accessible and Inclusive Makeup

Founded by Millie Flemington-Clare, a visionary entrepreneur, the brand is reshaping beauty standards.

Purpl

February 25, 2025

Purpl & Disability News

4 min read

Exclusive Morrisons Disabled Discount for Purpl Members

Purpl partners with Morrisons to create disabled discount for the disabled community!

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 25, 2025

An overhead view of to people sat on the floor going through their finances with text that reads Financial Crisis Support Guide

Guides and Advice

12 min read

Financial Crisis Support Across the UK

As someone who is disabled, I know first-hand how expensive it is living with a disability, not only as our community faces additional challenges including less employment opportunities and pay gap differences but also have to endure the additional financial strain caused by the cost of living crisis. I set up Purpl to help reduce […]