Purpl Life
The latest news, info, stories, and resources.
PIP & Benefit Guides
11 min read
PIP medical evidence: what to send and will the DWP contact your GP?
Not sure what medical evidence to send with your PIP claim? This guide explains what your GP may provide, when the DWP might contact them and why real-life evidence matters too.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 7, 2026
Community Stories
6 min read
Win 4 tickets to LEGOLAND Windsor Resort for Brick or Treat
Win four tickets to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for Brick or Treat this Halloween. Enter the Purpl member giveaway before midnight on 18 October 2026.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 6, 2026
Guides and Advice
13 min read
10 places to buy adaptive clothing in the UK
Looking for adaptive clothing in the UK? Discover 10 mainstream and specialist retailers for seated clothing, sensory needs, stomas, feeding tubes, prosthetics and easier dressing, plus Purpl member discounts.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 5, 2026
Guides and Advice
7 min read
Reasonable adjustment request template: free examples for work
Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 2, 2026
Purpl & Disability News
8 min read
No two-week deadline for reasonable adjustments: what disabled workers need to know
There is no legal two-week deadline for employers to respond to reasonable adjustment requests. Find out what your employer should do, how long you may have to wait and what steps you can take if your request is delayed.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 2, 2026
Guides and Advice
8 min read
Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility expands: thousands more disabled people can now get 1/3 off train travel
Thousands more disabled and neurodivergent people can now qualify for a Disabled Persons Railcard. Find out what changed, what evidence you need and how to apply.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
October 1, 2026
Guides and Advice
12 min read
Which places offer a free Nimbus Digital Access Pass?
You may not need to pay £15 for a Nimbus Access Card. Find UK attractions, theatres, stadiums, festivals and venues offering their own free Digital Access Pass.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 28, 2026
Guides and Advice
17 min read
What is PIP actually for? A simple guide to Personal Independence Payment
PIP isn’t an unemployment benefit. Find out what Personal Independence Payment is actually for, why you can receive it while working and how it helps towards the extra costs of disability.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 23, 2026
Disability Cards
11 min read
Merlin Ride Access Pass changes: new virtual queuing system coming to UK theme parks
Merlin is rolling out a new virtual queuing system for Ride Access Pass users. Here’s what is changing, when it starts and what disabled visitors need to know.
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 21, 2026









