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Accessible venues UK shown in Sociability app helping disabled people find places with verified accessibility information for easier planning and independence with Purpl discounts.

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, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 16, 2026

Woman with long term health condition reviewing ESA50 form after SSP ends UK disability benefits support.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 15, 2026

Person stressed about rising bills at home representing the cost of survival crisis affecting disabled people and those with long term health conditions in the UK.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 14, 2026

Disabled person working at home in a wheelchair representing the UK Right to Try rule and support for people with long term health conditions returning to work.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 12, 2026

Wheelchair user applying online for disability grants in the UK to help with extra costs of living with a disability and long term health conditions using Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 9, 2026

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

Wheelchair user working at a desk while managing higher living costs due to disability and long term health conditions in the UK using Purpl discounts.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 5, 2026

Autistic child using sensory play equipment with support at home highlighting autism support and disabilities in daily life.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 2, 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