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PIP Reform 101: Latest Update on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Changes

Whether you’re currently claiming PIP, thinking of applying, or just want to understand how these changes may impact your rights, this no-fluff guide breaks down what’s happening, what’s at risk, and where to find support.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 19, 2025

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Accessible Travel in the UK: Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More

Your no-fluff, everything-in-one-place guide to booking accessible travel across the UK, and getting the discounts you’re legally entitled to.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 18, 2025

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Is Diabetes a Disability in the UK?

Is diabetes a disability in the UK? Discover how diabetes is legally recognised as a disability and your rights to support.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 17, 2025

Text reads: What the 2025 Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK. Background image shows someone holding their wallet open.

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What the UK Spending Review Means for Disabled People in the UK

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, setting budgets for all UK government departments over the coming years. While big-picture figures dominate the headlines, many decisions will have a direct impact on disabled and neurodivergent people, those needing mental health or social care support, and anyone relying on benefits. We’ve broken it down […]

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 13, 2025

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Cinema Discount for Disabled People – Save Up to 40% at Vue, ODEON, Showcase, IMC, and more!

Purpl members can enjoy it all for less – with up to 40% off cinema tickets, as a discount for disabled people in the UK, thanks to our new partnership with The Cinema Society.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 12, 2025

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Win a Premium Food Intolerance Test worth £199

We’ve partnered with Check Your Body to offer one lucky Purpl member the chance to win a Premium Food Tolerance Test worth £199 in our Purpl giveaway. If you’ve ever suspected certain foods might be affecting your health but didn’t known where to start, this is a great opportunity to get some answers and win this fantastic prize. […]

Leona Jasa
Leona Jasa

June 9, 2025

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Learning to Slow Down: How MS Reshaped My Life and My Work

As a Purpl partner, Indu is offering our members an exclusive deal on emotional support therapy: Buy 5 sessions and get 1 free – for the whole time you work with her.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 6, 2025

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Pride, But Make It Accessible: A Guide for Disabled & Neurodivergent People

We’ve pulled together a guide that gives you the full Pride picture – from the barriers and wins to practical tips, events doing it right, what to pack, and how to keep yourself safe and seen.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 5, 2025

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Is Dyslexia Considered a Disability in the UK?

Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental difference that primarily affects skills involved in accurate and fluent reading and spelling. But that’s just the start.

Sammi Leaver
Sammi Leaver

June 5, 2025