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Visually impaired man with a white cane seated at a bus stop, with a text overlay reading 'Disabled Bus Pass Guide'

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How to Apply for a Disabled Bus Pass and Enjoy the Benefits of Accessible Travel

Discounted or free bus travel for disabled people in the UK, the Purpl guide to applying for a disabled persons bus pass.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 20, 2024

Jon McClure is a white man in his 40s, he has greying hair and a gold front tooth, he is holding up a green samaritans t-shirt and has his mouth open as though he is shouting

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Feeling Lonely at Christmas – Reverend and the Makers and Samaritans

With the festive season often highlighting loneliness, Reverend & The Makers are using the Christmas single ‘Late Night Phone Call’ to help the Samaritans.

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

December 18, 2024

A male and female set of legs on a dance floor, the women's legs are bare and wearing gold shoes and the mens legs are wearing formal black trousers and dance shoes

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Positive Disability Representation in the Media

Chris McCausland’s Strictly Come Dancing Win: A Celebration of Talent, Perseverance, and Disability Representation

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

December 17, 2024

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Understanding Car Tax Discounts for Disabled People in the UK

How to save money on car tax in the UK for disabled people by Purpl Discounts, saving you money every day.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 17, 2024

Young woman with a prosthetic arm working in a creative office space, holding a red folder, with a text overlay reading 'Access to Work Scheme Guide'

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How to Apply for Access to Work – Disabled People in Work

Support for Disabled People in Work in the UK through our Access to Work Guide

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 16, 2024

Two young adults collaborating at a library table with a laptop and tablet. Overlay text reads: Disabled Student Allowance Guide

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How to Get Help as a Disabled Student – DSA

A Purpl how to guide to applying for Disabled Student Allowance for students in the UK

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

December 13, 2024

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Perfect Ways to Treat Your Pets This Christmas Season – Your Disabled Discount Guide

Christmas is a time of love, joy, and togetherness, and for disabled people, pets often play an even more profound role in making the season special. Whether they’re providing companionship, assistance and therapy or simply offering unconditional love, these incredible animals bring warmth and happiness to the holidays.  Include them in the celebrations through special […]

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 12, 2024

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Win Big – Accessible Supercar Experience with Ablenet and Purpl

It’s Competition Time! Here is your chance to win an Accessible Supercar Experience with Ablenet. To enter, you must sign up to the Ablenet.co.uk Newsletter. Entry to the promotion will be automatic upon signing up. Head to the Ablenet Purpl page, click the green Shop Offer button and follow the instructions. All entries must be […]

Purpl
Purpl

December 12, 2024

Anoushka is a white woman with blonde hair, she is wearing a coat, gloves and fluffy hat and is sat in a wheelchair against a cloudy sky, there is text across the image that says If it isn't accessible, it isn't acceptable.

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WeDeserveBetter: A Movement for Accessibility and Inclusion

Accessibility is not a privilege; it’s a fundamental human right. Yet, countless barriers remain, preventing disabled people from living independently and with dignity.

Anouska
Anouska

December 11, 2024