Disabled Guides & Advice

Practical guides on PIP, grants, discounts, and accessible living. Expert advice to help you get the support you deserve.

Electric wheelchair user unable to access a dropped kerb because a parked car is blocking the crossing point on a UK residential street.

Is pavement parking illegal? What the new rules mean for disabled people in the UK

Pavement parking is illegal across London and Scotland, but England still has no nationwide ban. Find out what the new council powers mean, how pavement parking affects disabled people and why campaigners are calling for stronger national laws.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 23, 2026

Disabled person sitting with their dog while reviewing vet bill paperwork at home

Can disabled people get help with vet bills? Accessible vet care and financial support explained

Disabled people in the UK may be able to get help with vet bills through PDSA, RSPCA, Blue Cross and Cats Protection. Here is who may qualify, what support is available and how Purpl members can save on everyday pet costs.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 20, 2026

Family with a disabled child in a wheelchair reviewing household bills at a kitchen table with their pet dog nearby, showing the extra cost of disability for UK households.

10 practical ways to reduce the disability price tag on household bills

Living with a disability or long term health condition can make household bills much harder to manage. Here are 10 practical ways to reduce the disability price tag, from broadband social tariffs and WaterSure to VAT relief, Warm Home Discount, supermarket savings and Purpl member discounts.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 17, 2026

Disabled person reviewing benefit paperwork with support, showing welfare benefits advice for PIP, ESA, DLA and Universal Credit claims.

Proving your life on paper: A guide to Fightback4Justice welfare benefit support

Fightback4Justice provides welfare benefits support for disabled people, carers and vulnerable claimants. Learn how their VIP platform, free advice line and Disability Forms UK services can help with PIP, ESA, DLA, Universal Credit, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 3, 2026

Disabled driver looking at an adapted vehicle with a mobility specialist, showing private adapted car ownership options after Motability.

Life after Motability: Your guide to private adapted car ownership

Lost Motability eligibility or want to own an adapted vehicle instead of leasing? This guide explains private adapted car ownership, Adapt & Drive, Mobility in Motion and what to consider next.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

July 1, 2026

Disabled woman using a crutch reviewing grocery receipts and household costs with support from another woman in a kitchen.

What is the Disability Price Tag? Financial support and cost guide

The Disability Price Tag is the extra cost disabled households face every month. This guide explains what it means, why it matters and what support may help.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 29, 2026

Person reading a DWP PIP award extension letter at home, showing support for disabled people and people with long term health conditions using Purpl discounts.

Has your PIP award review date suddenly changed?

If your PIP award review date has suddenly changed, new DWP rules from 2 June 2026 may explain why. Here is what the PIP extension letter means and what to do if your condition has worsened.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 26, 2026

Parent reviewing school support paperwork with a child at home, representing SEND reforms, EHCP access, autism, ADHD and Purpl discounts for families living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Will SEND reforms help families or make school support harder to get?

SEND reforms could change how children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive school support in England. This Purpl guide explains what families need to know about EHCPs, Individual Support Plans, autism, ADHD and current rights.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 15, 2026

Person waiting with paperwork and sensory tools while seeking autism and ADHD assessment support, with disabilities and long-term health conditions supported by Purpl discounts.

How long are autism and ADHD waiting lists in the UK, and what support can you get while you wait?

Autism and ADHD waiting lists remain a major issue across the UK. This guide explains current waits, why delays matter and what support may be available while you wait for diagnosis.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 13, 2026