Disabled Guides & Advice
Practical guides on PIP, grants, discounts, and accessible living. Expert advice to help you get the support you deserve.
Guides and Advice
11 min read
How Purpl can help disabled people save on everyday living costs
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.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 9, 2026
Guides and Advice
13 min read
10 places to buy adaptive clothing in the UK
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.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 5, 2026
Guides and Advice
7 min read
Reasonable adjustment request template: free examples for work
Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 2, 2026
Guides and Advice
8 min read
Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expands: thousands more disabled people can now get 1/3 off train travel
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.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 1, 2026
Guides and Advice
12 min read
Which places offer a free Nimbus Digital Access Pass?
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.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 28, 2026
Guides and Advice
17 min read
What is PIP actually for? A simple guide to Personal Independence Payment
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.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 23, 2026
Disability Cards
11 min read
Merlin Ride Access Pass changes: new virtual queuing system coming to UK theme parks
Merlin is rolling out a new virtual queuing system for Ride Access Pass users. Here’s what is changing, when it starts and what disabled visitors need to know.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 21, 2026
Guides and Advice
6 min read
Single shoes for amputees: where to buy in the UK
Need just one shoe? Find out where amputees can buy single shoes in the UK, including schuh and adidas, plus community and odd shoe options.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 15, 2026
Guides and Advice
12 min read
Motability lease changes: September 2026 update on mileage, tyres and tax
Motability has reduced its standard mileage allowance and introduced higher excess mileage charges, tyre replacement limits and an overseas travel fee. Find out when the new rules apply, what they mean for existing leases and what support is available for higher disability-related mileage.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 14, 2026









