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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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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 30, 2025

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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

January 9, 2025

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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 27, 2024

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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
Purpl

December 24, 2024

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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 23, 2024

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How to Save Money if you Live with a Disability in the UK

From PIP discounts to Blue Badge discounts and disability discount cards, here’s everything you need to know to maximise your savings and find the best discounts for disabled adults.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 8, 2024

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Revolutionary Help for People With Disabilities: Disability Union Alliance

Purpl and The Disability Union believe in the power of community and collaboration to drive meaningful change for disabled individuals and for us to achieve disability equality for all.

Disability Union
Disability Union

December 2, 2024

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Empowering Products for Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities

Living with a chronic illness or disability brings daily challenges that can impact one’s quality of life, especially for people managing conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, diabetes, or other debilitating disabilities. For those with disabilities, safety is always a top priority, as emergencies can occur at any time. In such moments, the ability to […]

Contact NOK
Contact NOK

September 26, 2024

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Tips for Managing Bladder Weakness

Urinary incontinence can be an uncomfortable experience sometimes, but it’s more common than you might think. Millions of people around the world experience some form of incontinence, with 1 in 4 people in the UK thought to experience bladder leakage. Luckily, there are some really effective strategies to help you manage it. In this article, […]

Incontinence Choice
Incontinence Choice

September 13, 2024