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
13 min read
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
July 23, 2026
Guides and Advice
10 min read
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
July 20, 2026
Guides and Advice
15 min read
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
July 17, 2026
Guides and Advice
9 min read
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
July 3, 2026
Guides and Advice
14 min read
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
July 1, 2026
Guides and Advice
13 min read
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
June 29, 2026
Guides and Advice
14 min read
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
June 26, 2026
Guides and Advice
11 min read
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
June 15, 2026
Guides and Advice
18 min read
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
June 13, 2026









