Disabled Guides & Advice

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

Disabled person using grab rails in bathroom showing accessible home adaptations and safety equipment for people with long term health conditions in the UK.

Free equipment for disabled people: what councils and the NHS provide

Learn what free disability equipment you can get in the UK from councils and the NHS, how to apply, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 8, 2026

Disabled people taking part in a supportive community activity, representing UK disability grants, financial support, and Purpl discounts helping improve independence and wellbeing.

Why we’ve launched the Purpl community grant fund and how to apply

The Purpl Community Grant Fund is now open, offering up to £2,000 in financial support for disabled people and those with long term health conditions. With limited applications available each round, find out who can apply, what support is covered, and how to submit your application before it closes.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 1, 2026

Wheelchair user entering adapted Motability vehicle showing disability mobility support and rising costs impact in the UK.

Motability costs rising from July 2026: up to £400 more and fewer cars available

Motability users could pay up to £400 more from July 2026. Learn what’s changing and how it affects you.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 30, 2026

Disabled couple reviewing bills and budgeting on a laptop at home, showing debt support and financial help for people with disabilities

What help is available for disabled people struggling with debt in the UK?

What help is available for disabled people struggling with debt in the UK? Discover support, schemes and free advice.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 24, 2026

Man reviewing household bill at home highlighting water bill help for people with disabilities and long term health conditions through the WaterSure scheme and Purpl discounts.

Water bill help for disabled households: could the WaterSure scheme save you £325 a year?

The WaterSure scheme caps water bills for households with higher water use due to medical conditions or large families. Learn who qualifies, how much you could save, and what changes are coming in 2027.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 11, 2026

Older disabled woman in wheelchair reviewing an energy bill at home near a radiator, highlighting Priority Services Register UK support and accessible utility help for disabled households through Purpl discounts.

What is the priority services register and who can apply?

The Priority Services Register (PSR) is a free way to get extra support from your energy supplier, network operator or water company if you need accessible communication or help during interruptions like power cuts.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

March 3, 2026

Dame Sarah Storey, disabled athlete, holding collagen during swim training to support joint health and recovery, shopping discounts for disabled people and mobility support through Purpl discounts.

Dame Sarah Storey on collagen benefits, recovery and living with long term conditions

Dame Sarah Storey shares how collagen supports her joint health, recovery and resilience in this exclusive Purpl interview. Britain’s most decorated Paralympian discusses performance, injury recovery and what people living with long term conditions should know about collagen and nutrition. The article also explores NHS guidance on protein, connective tissue and supplements, alongside advice for disabled people looking to stay active.

Purpl
Purpl

March 2, 2026

Wheelchair user at airport departure lounge travelling with disability travel insurance and Purpl discounts for people with long term health conditions.

Disability travel insurance for medical conditions: what to know before you book

This guide, written by Fish Insurance, explains how specialist disability travel insurance works for people with pre existing medical conditions. Learn what is covered, why specialist policies matter and how Purpl members receive 10% off.

Fish Insurance
Fish Insurance

February 19, 2026

Disabled person with prosthetic legs getting into a car, illustrating vehicle tax refunds and backdated car tax rules linked to PIP mobility support, UK disability discounts and financial help for long-term health conditions

PIP and vehicle tax refunds: what to know about “backdated” car tax

Many people search for “PIP car tax backdated” after they receive a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decision, especially when their award includes the mobility component. People often feel confused because they do not know whether they can get a vehicle tax refund for earlier months or whether car tax refunds work in the same way […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 20, 2026