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Universal Credit changes 2026 could leave disabled people and those with long-term health conditions up to £2,400 a year worse off. New rules may reduce disability-related support depending on when someone is assessed, making timing critical for future claims.

From April 2026, PIP payments will increase in line with inflation. This guide explains the PIP increases 2026, how much rates are rising, and what the changes mean for disabled people across the UK.

Households on PIP and disability benefits could receive up to £200 through the Household Support Fund. Local councils are urging eligible people to apply before funding runs out.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) faces renewed scrutiny as the UK debates reforms to disability benefits. Many headlines focus on process — assessment backlogs, decision-making quality, and how reviews operate. However, a deeper issue sits underneath: the assessment framework works best when disability presents as a physical task problem, and it often struggles when disability creates […]

Warm Home Discount (WHD) letters are sent between late October 2025 and early January 2026, and many disabled people, carers and households with long-term health conditions are anxious to understand what this means for their winter energy bills. This updated 2025 guide shows who gets a letter, what the £150 rebate covers, how the eligibility […]

To celebrate the launch of our brand-new Purpl disability discount with Dunelm. Purpl members can now save both in store and online. We’ve partnered with Dunelm to give Purpl members the chance to win a £250 Dunelm voucher in one of our biggest giveaways yet. It marks an exciting moment as we expand our partnerships […]

Purple Sock Day 2025 brings people across the UK together to celebrate the International Day of Disabilities, a global moment dedicated to disability inclusion, visibility and pride. This year, Purpl is partnering with Parallel and Purpl brand partners to amplify awareness, champion disabled voices and help more people show their support with BAM’s iconic purple […]

To celebrate our new partnership with Halfords — including upcoming in-store and online offers across Halfords, Halfords Autocentres and National Tyres — we’re launching an exciting Halfords competition for Purpl members. As a result, you can enter for the chance to win one of six £25 Halfords vouchers, which is a great way to start […]