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PIP and Disability Benefit Reforms 2025 – A Summary of Changes Announced Today
We have been waiting with baited breath and scared by the guesswork and titbits that have been released into the press, but in the past hour, Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall has announced her plans for benefits reform and we will try to explain those changes for you. Charles Gillies, policy co-chair at the Disability […]
Sam Cleasby
March 18, 2025
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Blue Badge Holders: Act Now to Avoid Paying £195 in Road Tax
Don’t get caught out, act now!
Purpl
March 14, 2025
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Georgina Colman, Founder of Purpl Named Disability Smart Awards 2025 Finalist
Purpl is thrilled to announce that our founder, Georgina Colman, is a finalist in the Leader category at the upcoming Disability Smart Awards. This award recognises inspirational leaders who are driving the disability inclusion agenda to bring about positive change and break down the barriers experienced by disabled people. The recognition of Georgina in this category highlights her […]
Purpl
March 13, 2025
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Parallel Windsor, the Festival of Inclusivity for Disabled People and Families
Our post today comes from Andrew Douglass, CEO & Founder of Parallel Lifestyle. Parallel is a disability lifestyle brand with purpose & an attitude of no limits living. One of the biggest social problems in the world is disability inclusion. As a social enterprise, our simple aim is to support D/deaf, disabled and neurodiverse people […]
Andrew Douglass
March 15, 2025
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PIP Changes 2025: Everything You Need to Know About the New Personal Independence Payment Rules
Hello everyone, After months of speculation and much worry and concern from the disabled community, there has finally been an update on PIP and Welfare Cuts for 2025 and I wanted to share the news with our community so we can begin to talk about the fears of disabled people in the UK. We have […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
March 8, 2025
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Celebrating the Women Making Positive Changes for the Disabled Community
Purpl
March 8, 2025
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UK Railcard Price Increase on 2nd March 2025 – Act Now to Save Money
Please be advised that UK Railcard prices will increase on 2nd March 2025 under new official regulations from the National Railcard Company. This includes 16-17 saver, 16-25 Railcard, 26-30 Railcard, Family & Friends, Two Together, Senior, Veterans and Network Railcards. 1. The one-year Railcard will increase from £30 to £352. The three-year Railcard will rise from […]
Purpl
February 27, 2025
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Human Beauty Discounts – Accessible and Inclusive Makeup
Founded by Millie Flemington-Clare, a visionary entrepreneur, the brand is reshaping beauty standards.
Purpl
February 25, 2025
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Exclusive Morrisons Disabled Discount for Purpl Members
Purpl partners with Morrisons to create disabled discount for the disabled community!
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
February 25, 2025
