In our fast-paced world, maintaining optimal health can be challenging, especially for individuals with disabilities. Traditional medicine often focuses on managing symptoms rather than addressing underlying issues. However, acupuncture, an ancient practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), offers a holistic approach to health and wellness that can be particularly beneficial for those with disabilities. […]

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) just after my 21st birthday back in 2018. I was actually on my year abroad from university, living and working in Paris – having the best year of my life. Experiencing Symptoms From one day to the next, I started to experience symptoms which involved numbness, fatigue, difficulty […]

How to choose the right folding mobility scooter for you. A guide to mobility aids in the UK by Purpl Discounts.

Charity Euan’s Guide is transforming the shopping experience for disabled individuals by providing reliable accessibility information.

One day in July 1990, in Boston, USA, Disability Pride was born, following the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the US. The Act gave disabled people the right to be treated equally and fairly, without discrimination. According to a newspaper clipping from the time, the event celebrated that “far from tragic, disability […]

When I launched Purpl, I wanted to help other disabled people like me, save money to offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability. As my plans came to life, it was clear to me that Purpl is not just about saving money, it’s about giving back to the community and […]

I’m Carol, a multi-award-winning silversmith and jewellery teacher based in Yorkshire. I work in solid silver, transforming antique cutlery into wearable art. As someone who has been disabled for a long time, I am dedicated to creating accessible and inclusive jewellery for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. I am a passionate advocate for […]

Welcome to the UK’s first disabled discount website to help offset the cost of living with disabilities. We see discounts for everyone else like student discounts, key-worker discounts, NHS discounts and the disabled community had been left behind. We are a disabled discount site created by a disabled founder, for disabled people. Purpl is here […]