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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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It’s Competition Time! Win a £50 Gentle Grip Voucher!

Gentle Grip are offering three lucky Purpl Members the chance to win a £50 voucher to spend on their website, for your chance to win, keep reading! Competition closes on 28th February at 23:59pm How to Enter Good Luck! Gentle Grip socks are thoughtfully crafted to stay securely in place without sacrificing comfort. IOMI FootNurse […]

Sam Cleasby

February 3, 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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Merry Christmas!

Georgina and the team would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

Georgina, Founder of Purpl

December 25, 2024

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Win Big – Accessible Supercar Experience with Ablenet and Purpl

It’s Competition Time! Here is your chance to win an Accessible Supercar Experience with Ablenet. To enter, you must sign up to the Ablenet.co.uk Newsletter. Entry to the promotion will be automatic upon signing up. Head to the Ablenet Purpl page, click the green Shop Offer button and follow the instructions. All entries must be […]