Disability Awareness

Everything you need to know about being a Young Carer and the support available in the UK

Sleep is vital for everyone, but for disabled people, a good night’s sleep is even more crucial. It not only affects physical and mental well-being but also plays a key role in managing health conditions and improving the overall quality of life.  As World Sleep Day 2025 approaches on March 14th, it’s a great opportunity […]

Celebrating the Women Making Positive Changes for the Disabled Community

Today is World Book Day and it is a fantastic opportunity to encourage children to develop a love of reading. However, whilst today champions a love for books, it is also essential to ensure that the stories available to children reflect the diversity of society and that there is representation of all types of people. Today […]

Sara Stacey, Ambassador for Purple Tuesday talks to us about Accessibility

Why Random Acts of Kindness Matter for Disabled People and the disabled community

In January 2025, Purpl conducted a survey among 446 disabled people to understand the taboos and misconceptions surrounding disability. The findings reveal widespread assumptions, avoidance of certain topics, and the impact of societal perceptions on disabled people. First Impressions & Assumptions When meeting a disabled person for the first time, many people ask intrusive and […]

The collaborative process of designing adaptive clothing for disabled people in the UK.