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

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Guides and Advice

12 min read

Financial Crisis Support Across the UK

As someone who is disabled, I know first-hand how expensive it is living with a disability, not only as our community faces additional challenges including less employment opportunities and pay gap differences but also have to endure the additional financial strain caused by the cost of living crisis. I set up Purpl to help reduce […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 24, 2025

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Guides and Advice

8 min read

Airport Parking for Blue Badge Holders – A Guide to Holiday Parking for Disabled People

A guide to parking with your Blue Badge at Uk airports this year.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 17, 2025

A woman is pushing a child in a wheelchair outdoors, the text reads Holiday Grants for Disabled people

Guides and Advice

11 min read

How Can Disabled People Apply for Holiday Grants in the UK?

A supportive guide and list of Holiday Grants for Disabled People in the UK

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 13, 2025

A woman is a wheelchair user and is washing the pots in a kitchen, she is wearing a turquoise jumper and and hat

Guides and Advice

7 min read

Understanding WaterSure and Water Support for Disabled People in the UK

Water is a basic necessity of life, yet for many households in the UK, managing water bills can be a struggle. This challenge is especially significant for disabled people or those living with medical conditions that increase water usage. To provide relief, the UK government has introduced WaterSure in England, and Watersure Wales, a program […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

February 4, 2025

A older couple are cuddling on a sofa under a blanket in a living room, the text reads Purpl guide to the Warm Home Discount

Guides and Advice

5 min read

Warm Home Discount – Could You Save £150 on Your Heating Bills This Year?

Are you missing out on £150 toward your heating bills this winter?

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 30, 2025

An elderly man in a wheelchair and a young woman working together on a laptop at home, highlighting 'Charity Grants for Disabled People.' Showcasing Purpl's support for financial assistance and exclusive discounts for disabled individuals in the UK.

Guides and Advice

8 min read

How to Apply for a Charitable Grant for Disabled People

Did you know that you could apply for a grant that you do not need to repay?

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 9, 2025

Man assisting a woman in a wheelchair into a car, with a text overlay reading 'Toll Concessions for Disabled Drivers'

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Toll Concessions for Disabled Drivers: How to Save on River Crossings, Bridges, and Tunnels

A How To Guide to Saving Money on the Roads in the UK by Georgina from Purpl Discounts

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 27, 2024

A white woman is sat on a sofa with a Christmas tree in the foreground, she has her hand to her head and looks anxious and sad, she is looking at a mobile phone

Guides and Advice

3 min read

Help and Support with Loneliness for Disabled People

Loneliness is a growing concern in the UK, but for many disabled people, it can feel like an even greater challenge. Here are some places of support for you.

Purpl

December 24, 2024

Man in a wheelchair looking up a flight of stairs, with a text overlay reading 'Disabled Facilities Grant Guide'.

Guides and Advice

7 min read

Making Home Life Easier: A Guide to Disabled Facilities Grants in the UK

Explaining Disabled Facilities Grants, a how-to guide to understanding and applying for grants for disabled people.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 23, 2024