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The Timms Review interim report says PIP is not fit for purpose. Here is what disabled people need to know, what has changed today and why current claims still follow the existing rules.
July 9, 2026
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A new Institution of Mechanical Engineers report says fully accessible transport could boost the UK economy by £176.4 billion a year. Purpl explains why inaccessible transport is not just a social failure, but a national economic emergency.
July 8, 2026
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Fightback4Justice provides welfare benefits support for disabled people, carers and vulnerable claimants. Learn how their VIP platform, free advice line and Disability Forms UK services can help with PIP, ESA, DLA, Universal Credit, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.
July 3, 2026
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Lost Motability eligibility or want to own an adapted vehicle instead of leasing? This guide explains private adapted car ownership, Adapt & Drive, Mobility in Motion and what to consider next.
July 1, 2026
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From 29 June 2026, DWP face-to-face and telephone health assessments are audio recorded as standard unless claimants opt out. This guide explains what changed, which benefits it affects and what to do before your assessment.
June 30, 2026
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The Disability Price Tag is the extra cost disabled households face every month. This guide explains what it means, why it matters and what support may help.
June 29, 2026
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Sue, a Purpl member living with cancer, shares how her diagnosis affected her finances and how she is now saving £700 a year through disability discounts.
June 26, 2026
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If your PIP award review date has suddenly changed, new DWP rules from 2 June 2026 may explain why. Here is what the PIP extension letter means and what to do if your condition has worsened.
June 26, 2026
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PIP award reviews can be deeply stressful for people with lifelong conditions. This guide explains why DWP reviews feel so difficult, what happens during a review and what to do if your award changes.
June 24, 2026