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Breaking Down Accessibility Barriers for Disabled People

Nimbus Disability is a social enterprise run by disabled people for disabled people. It was founded by Martin Austin MBE almost 20 years ago with supply income donated to its sister charity Disability Direct to further enable projects supporting disabled people. Originally, Nimbus was focused on supporting businesses to meet and exceed their obligations to disabled […]

Martin Austin MBE
Martin Austin MBE

October 1, 2024

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Disability Awareness

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Empowering Products for Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities

Living with a chronic illness or disability brings daily challenges that can impact one’s quality of life, especially for people managing conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, diabetes, or other debilitating disabilities. For those with disabilities, safety is always a top priority, as emergencies can occur at any time. In such moments, the ability to […]

Contact NOK
Contact NOK

September 26, 2024

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Employment and Support Allowance and Permitted Work

This guide will talk you through the New Style Employment and Support Allowance and what happens if you want to work whilst claiming this benefit.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2024

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Understanding ESA and How to Apply

Employment and Support Allowance is a benefit that helps people who have a disability or health condition that makes it hard for them to work.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2024

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Inspired By My Daughter’s Diagnosis

Life Before Disability After dedicating over two decades to cultivating a thriving career and establishing myself as a recognised authority in my industry, I found myself at the height of my professional journey, relishing a life of comfort while exploring the globe with the freedom to pursue my passions at my own pace. In my […]

Sara Momtaz
Sara Momtaz

September 16, 2024

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Tips for Managing Bladder Weakness

Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]

Incontinence Choice
Incontinence Choice

September 13, 2024

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A Mother’s Journey with Cystic Fibrosis

Our team all understands the financial burdens that come with being disabled – but in different ways.  In 2010, Emma’s first child was born and diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis four weeks later. Being a new mum can be challenging enough, but adding on a lifetime condition can really pile on the pressure. Here she shares […]

Emma
Emma

September 11, 2024

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Save on Household Bills with UW

We are delighted to introduce you to our new brand partner – Utility Warehouse. Due to regulations within the energy industry, Purpl is unable to get you a disabled discount for gas and electric with any energy providers however, we believe that Utility Warehouse can save you money in many ways.  With the cost of […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 6, 2024

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My Journey with Antiphospholipid Syndrome

For some, receiving a diagnosis can be a daunting experience. But for me, For some, receiving a diagnosis can be a daunting experience. But for me, finding answers after years of uncertainty and finally getting a name for the strange symptoms I’d been living with for 17 years was a relief. After countless hospital admissions, […]

Tracy
Tracy

September 3, 2024