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First Disabled Astronaut to go to the International Space Station
“A really important milestone in the history of human spaceflight.”
Sam Cleasby
February 18, 2025
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“You Don’t Look Disabled!” Our Survey on Disability and Taboos
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 […]
Sam Cleasby
February 6, 2025
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Free Entry to Naidex with Purpl
Join Purpl at Naidex 2025 at Birmingham NEC on 19-20 March – we can’t wait to see you!
Sam Cleasby
January 21, 2025
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Government Announces Extra £86 Million for the Disabled Facilities Grant
The Government sets out immediate investment and reforms to improve adult social care.
Sam Cleasby
January 8, 2025
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New Initiative to Tackle Fuel Poverty and Digital Exclusion in the Disabled Community
The Scope Community Disability Energy Advice Service is there to help tackle fuel poverty and digital exclusion.
Purpl
December 9, 2024
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Stay Warm and Safe this Winter: Tips for Disabled People
Whether you’re managing mobility challenges, energy limiting conditions, autoimmune or other conditions, here are practical tips to help you stay warm this winter.
Sam Cleasby
November 28, 2024
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The ‘Get Britain Working’ White Paper & Disabled People
A guide to the Get Britain Working White paper and how it affects disabled people in the UK.
Sam Cleasby
November 27, 2024
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Unlocking Discounts for Disabled People: How Purpl is Bridging the £1,000 Monthly Gap
The Disability Price Tag is £1010 a month, Purpl can guide you in how to offset and bridge that monthly gap
Purpl
November 21, 2024
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World Toilet Day 2024: A Call for Accessible, Safe Toilets
For disabled people, lack of accessible toilets continues to limit opportunities for full participation in daily life.
Sam Cleasby
November 19, 2024