Disabled Guides & Advice

Useful Child DLA evidence can include medical reports, school support plans, statements from people who care for your child and a diary recording additional care, supervision, night-time needs and mobility difficulties. The strongest evidence explains what help your child needs, why and how often, compared with another child of the same age.

Caring for a disabled child, partner or family member? Discover what financial help unpaid carers can claim in the UK in 2026, including Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, Council Tax reductions, grants, energy support and everyday discounts.

Purpl can help you save money on things you’re already buying, from groceries and household bills to health products, pet essentials and disability-related equipment. See how small, repeatable savings can add up over a year.

Looking for adaptive clothing in the UK? Discover 10 mainstream and specialist retailers for seated clothing, sensory needs, stomas, feeding tubes, prosthetics and easier dressing, plus Purpl member discounts.

Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.

Thousands more disabled and neurodivergent people can now qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Find out what changed, what evidence you need and how to apply.

You may not need to pay £15 for a Nimbus Access Card. Find UK attractions, theatres, stadiums, festivals and venues offering their own free Digital Access Pass.

PIP isn’t an unemployment benefit. Find out what Personal Independence Payment is actually for, why you can receive it while working and how it helps towards the extra costs of disability.