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Changes to Universal Credit What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Changes to Universal Credit: What They Mean for Disabled People, and Where to Get Support

Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s changing with Universal Credit, who it applies to, and where to turn for help if you need it.

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July 10, 2025

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How to Get a Ride Access Pass at Merlin Theme Parks — Plus up to 15% Off with Purpl

A quick guide on how you can skip standard queues with the Ride Access Pass for Merlin attractions this summer, plus save up to 15% on tickets with Purpl.

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July 10, 2025

Purpl’s 1st birthday! How a Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

Purpl Turns 1!: How a Disabled Discount Platform Became Something So Much Bigger

On 9th July 2024, Purpl went live. A discount platform designed by disabled people, for disabled people. It started with a simple mission: to make life a little more affordable, a little more joyful, and a lot more fair.

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Purpl

July 9, 2025

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)

From gadgets that help with muscle stiffness and fatigue to tools that improve circulation and joint support.

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July 8, 2025

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Win a Luxury Fragrance Bundle Worth £270 — In Partnership with Beauty Base

We’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Beauty Base to bring you an exclusive giveaway — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

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July 8, 2025

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Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Considered a Disability in the UK?

Yes — Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK. In England, Scotland and Wales, MS is treated as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 from the point of diagnosis. That legal protection matters because MS can be unpredictable — symptoms can fluctuate, change over time, and affect daily life […]

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July 4, 2025

Welfare Reform Update PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

Welfare Reform Update: PIP Cuts Removed, But Universal Credit Reductions Still Stand

The government reverses cuts to Personal Independence Payment, but Universal Credit cuts still loom ahead.

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July 2, 2025

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How to Get 25% Off Disneyland Paris Tickets as a Disabled Guest

Disabled guests visiting Disneyland Paris can get 25% off park tickets, plus that same discount for one companion. That’s right – a full quarter off the magic!

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July 2, 2025

Female in a wheelchair who has short, mousey blonde hair and glasses, with a headset on, sat in her wheelchair at a desk and typing on her laptop. Text reads: How to Challenge a PIP Decision in the UK What to Do If Your Claim Is Refused or Underpaid

How to Challenge a PIP Decision in the UK: What to Do If Your Claim Is Refused or Underpaid

Even people with long-term conditions and previous awards can be denied after a PIP review or reassessment.
If that’s happened to you, you have the right to challenge a PIP decision.

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July 2, 2025