Purpl are working with Utility Warehouse to offer customers the chance to lower their monthly outgoings, having the potential to get gas, electricity, broadband, mobile & home insurance in one bill. And so I thought I would share some thoughts on how to save on monthly bills as a disabled person. My Personal Story of […]

This week is Talk Money week, and as the Chancellor’s 2024 budget was shared last week, we wanted to go through and look at the messages that affect disabled people the most. With thanks to Disability Rights UK, The Big Issue, York Disability Rights Forum and charities around the UK, we have pulled together the key areas that may affect […]

Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading organisation led by, run by, and working for Disabled people. The social model of disability underpins all our work, with an understanding that it is society that disables us, not our impairments. It is with this framework that we advocate for an eradication of the barriers people experience […]

International Stress Awareness Week (ISAW) is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of stress and its effects on health and wellbeing. Today is International Stress Awareness Day and the 2024 theme is “Campaigning to Reduce Stress and Improve Wellbeing”  International Stress Awareness Week also encourages open conversations about stress and mental well-being to […]

Disabled ID (DID) Card was established in 2014 and has been working to improve the lives of disabled people ever since. They are more than just an identification card, they are committed to helping individuals or groups to achieve ordinary things and some extraordinary things in their lives.  The DID card is a Nationally recognised […]

We have introduced Recite Me accessibility and language tools online to ensure our website visitors can access online content and services barrier-free, in a way that best suits their needs. Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 20% of the population who may encounter barriers when exploring our website due to having a […]

Check Your Risk It is World Osteoporosis Day, and we’re pleased to be supporting the Royal Osteoporosis Society Check Your Risk campaign. The campaign is encouraging everyone to check their risk of osteoporosis by using an online risk checker. A bone breaks every minute in the UK and you are more likely to break a […]

Support your spine Today is World Spine Day and the 2024 campaign is called Support your Spine, it aims to raise awareness about spinal health globally, empowering all ages and nations with evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Support Your Spine is a call to action for individuals to prioritize spinal health across all aspects of […]