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What is a Health Adjustment Passport & How to Apply for It

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What is a Health Adjustment Passport & How to Apply for It?

Whether you’re entering the workforce or seeking to maintain your current employment, the HAP serves as a valuable tool to ensure your needs are met.

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Purpl

August 27, 2025

What is Disabled Students’ Allowance, What Disabilities Qualify for It & How to Apply

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What is Disabled Students’ Allowance, What Disabilities Qualify for It & How to Apply

Navigating university life can be challenging, especially when managing a disability. The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is here to help.

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Purpl

August 27, 2025

Beat Boredom and Save Your Guide to Accessible & Neurodivergent-Friendly Fun

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Beat Boredom and Save: Your Guide to Accessible & Neurodivergent-Friendly Fun

We’ve done the heavy lifting for you, exploring a wide range of boredom-busting activities that are not only enjoyable but also mindful of different access needs.

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Purpl

August 26, 2025

How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available

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How to Choose the Right Disability Aid & What Grants Are Available

Finding the right disability aid is a mix of understanding your needs, testing equipment, and exploring all funding avenues.

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Purpl

August 22, 2025

What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP

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What Illnesses Qualify for Disability Living Allowance & PIP?

This guide breaks down exactly what conditions qualify, what support you might be entitled to, and how it all works in practice.

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August 20, 2025

Asking for Reasonable Adjustments at Work Tips, Template & Resources

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Asking for Reasonable Adjustments at Work: Tips, Template & Resources

Not sure how to ask your workplace for reasonable adjustments? You’re not alone. For many disabled and neurodivergent people, the thought of raising the subject can feel daunting. But here’s the important bit: you have a legal right to reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010, and they exist to make sure you’re not at […]

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August 18, 2025

Disability Living Allowance for Adults What You Need to Know

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Disability Living Allowance for Adults: What You Need to Know

Understanding DLA and its replacement, PIP, can be confusing, but staying informed helps you plan and protect your income.

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Purpl

August 15, 2025

How to Travel Abroad If You're Disabled

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How to Travel Abroad If You’re Disabled: A Purpl Guide to Stress-Free Adventures

With some preparation, the right support, and a few practical strategies, travelling internationally can be enjoyable, empowering, and stress-free.

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Purpl

August 15, 2025

Young woman reading at home – understanding the DLA to PIP transition for disabled children and their families.

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DLA to PIP at Age 16: Parent’s Guide to Your Child’s Transition

Here’s your clear, parent-friendly guide to the DLA to PIP transition, including timelines, tips, and what to do if things don’t go as planned.

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Georgina, Founder of Purpl

August 1, 2025