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Free Driving Lessons If You’re on PIP or DLA – Here’s How to Check If You’re Eligible
If you get the higher rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you might be able to get up to 40 hours of driving lessons completely free.
Purpl
July 15, 2025
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Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People: The Support Most Don’t Know Exists
Councils across the UK are now offering extra help on your council tax bill, and it could mean serious savings.
Purpl
July 14, 2025
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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.
Purpl
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.
Purpl
July 10, 2025
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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.
Purpl
July 9, 2025
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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.
Purpl
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.
Purpl
July 8, 2025
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Is MS Considered a Disability in the UK?
Yes – Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if MS has a long-term, significant impact on your daily life (which it often does), you’re entitled to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But the symptoms of MS are […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
July 4, 2025
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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.
Purpl
July 2, 2025









