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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

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The CEA Card: Benefits For Disabled People & Free Cinema Tickets

The Cinema Exhibitors’ Association (CEA) Card is a fantastic scheme for disabled people in the UK.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 10, 2024

Individual in a red hoodie waiting on a platform with a train speeding by. Overlay text reads: Disabled Persons Railcard Guide.

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How to Apply for Disabled Persons Railcard 

The Purpl Guide to applying for a Disabled Persons Railcard – how to apply, who is eligible and more!

Purpl
Purpl

November 28, 2024

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Access Card – How to Apply and Why it Helps Disabled People

How to apply for an Access Card – the Purpl Guide to life as a disabled person in the UK.

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Purpl

November 20, 2024

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Not Every Disability is Visible – Applying for a Disabled ID (DID) Card

How to apply for the Disabled ID (DID) Card – more than just an identification card!

Disabled ID (DID) Card
Disabled ID (DID) Card

October 28, 2024

A digital representation of an access card is displayed on a green background with various icons. The card features a photo, the name "Jack Rowland," ID number "271556," and expiry date "27/08/2026." The background includes icons for accessibility, medical, and utilities.

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Breaking Down Accessibility Barriers for Disabled People

Nimbus Disability is a social enterprise run by disabled people for disabled people. It was founded by Martin Austin MBE almost 20 years ago with supply income donated to its sister charity Disability Direct to further enable projects supporting disabled people. Originally, Nimbus was focused on supporting businesses to meet and exceed their obligations to disabled […]

Martin Austin MBE
Martin Austin MBE

October 1, 2024