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
3 min read
Free Driving Lessons If You’re on PIP or DLA – Here’s How to Check If You’re Eligible
If you get the higher rate mobility part of PIP or DLA, you might be able to get up to 40 hours of driving lessons completely free.
Purpl
July 15, 2025
Guides and Advice
3 min read
Council Tax Discounts for Disabled People: The Support Most Don’t Know Exists
Councils across the UK are now offering extra help on your council tax bill, and it could mean serious savings.
Purpl
July 14, 2025
Guides and Advice
5 min read
Everyday Amazon Finds That Genuinely Help Me Manage My MS (And Might Help You Too)
From gadgets that help with muscle stiffness and fatigue to tools that improve circulation and joint support.
Purpl
July 8, 2025
Guides and Advice
3 min read
Disabled Car Services Near You: What’s Available and How to Find the Best Options
We break down the best options available when searching for ‘disabled car services near me’ — and how to get the most from them.
Purpl
June 26, 2025
Guides and Advice
2 min read
How to Contact Your MP to Stop The PIP Cuts
Use this letter to contact your MP and raise your voice about the government’s proposed changes to PIP.
Purpl
June 19, 2025
Guides and Advice
4 min read
Accessible Travel in the UK: Your Guide to Booking Trains, Buses, Taxis and More
Your no-fluff, everything-in-one-place guide to booking accessible travel across the UK, and getting the discounts you’re legally entitled to.
Purpl
June 18, 2025
Guides and Advice
3 min read
Raising Children With Disabilities: Advice, Experiences, and UK Resources
When disability becomes part of the family picture, whether through your child’s condition, your own, or both, it can introduce unique experiences and questions.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
June 4, 2025
Guides and Advice
5 min read
How to Claim VAT Exemptions for Disabled People in the UK
Did you know that if you’re disabled or chronically ill, you could be saving money on essential products and services by claiming VAT exemption? It’s one of the UK’s less known benefits that can make a real difference, especially when combined with our disabled discounts. I’m Georgina, the founder of Purpl, and I want to […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
May 9, 2025
Guides and Advice
10 min read
A Guide to Understanding Pension Credit in the UK
The Purpl guide to Pension Credit
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 15, 2025









