All Articles
The latest news, info, stories, and resources.
PIP & Benefit Guides
5 min read
PIP reassessments moving to every 5 years – but what’s the catch?
PIP reassessments are changing from April 2026, with longer awards and fewer reviews. It sounds positive, but there is a bigger picture to understand.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 21, 2026
Guides and Advice
3 min read
Finding accessible places with Sociability app
Sociability app helps disabled people find accessible places with verified, real-world information, making it easier to plan outings with confidence.
Georgina Grogan, Sociability
April 16, 2026
Guides and Advice
5 min read
What happens when your SSP ends and you claim ESA?
SSP ending? Here’s exactly what happens when you claim ESA, including assessments, payments, and what to expect next.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 15, 2026
Purpl & Disability News
5 min read
Cost of living vs cost of survival: what’s really changed in the UK?
The cost of living crisis in the UK has become a cost of survival. Here’s what’s changed in 2026 and why disabled people are most affected.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 14, 2026
Purpl & Disability News
5 min read
The new “Right to Try” rule: Can you work without losing benefits?
Last reviewed: 12 April 2026Applies to: UKWritten by: Georgina, Founder of Purpl The UK government has introduced a new policy called the “Right to Try.” It allows disabled people to try work or volunteering without the immediate fear of losing their benefits. For years, many people felt trapped by the system. Starting work could trigger […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 12, 2026
Guides and Advice
6 min read
Top 10 grants for disabled people in the UK (2026 Edition)
Last reviewed: 9 April 2026Applies to: UKWritten by: Georgina, Founder of Purpl If you are disabled or living with a long-term health condition in the UK, grants can be a lifeline. Unlike loans, grants do not need to be repaid. They are designed to help cover the “Disability Price Tag” – the average £1,095 extra […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 9, 2026
Guides and Advice
6 min read
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
April 8, 2026
Purpl & Disability News
6 min read
The disability price tag: why it costs £1,095 more per month to be disabled in the UK
Disabled households in the UK face £1,095 extra monthly costs. Here’s why living with a disability is more expensive and how to reduce the impact.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 5, 2026
Community Stories
4 min read
World Autism Awareness Month: what it means and why it matters in the UK
A clear guide to World Autism Awareness Month, autism support in the UK and what it means for disabled people and families.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
April 2, 2026









