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Disabled man using an electric wheelchair while working on a laptop in an office, highlighting workplace support for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Access to Work cap freeze: what disabled workers need to know

The Access to Work cap has stayed at £69,260 for 2025/26 and 2026/27. Here is what disabled workers need to know about support costs, delays and planning ahead.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 8, 2026

Georgina in her wheelchair outside Sydney Opera House during an accessible travel review of Sydney for disabled people and people with long term health conditions.

How accessible is Sydney for disabled travellers? Our honest wheelchair travel review

We spent two weeks exploring Sydney as disabled travellers using a wheelchair, Nimbus Access Card and accessible public transport. Here’s our honest review of Sydney’s accessibility, attractions, transport, food and travel savings.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 6, 2026

A disabled child using a wheelchair at home with her parent reviewing household support, disability benefits and Purpl discounts for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

How to get Council Tax exemption or reduction when disabled

Disabled people may be able to get Council Tax reduced, discounted or removed completely in some situations. This guide explains Disabled Band Reduction, Severe Mental Impairment discounts, Welsh SMI backdating, Council Tax Reduction and how to apply.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 3, 2026

Graphic asking whether long Covid is considered a disability in the UK for people living with hidden disabilities and long term health conditions.

Is long Covid considered a disability in the UK?

Long Covid can be considered a disability in the UK depending on how symptoms affect daily life. Learn about PIP, work rights, and support available.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 30, 2026

A disabled person preparing notes for a PIP assessment with disability benefits guidance and Purpl discounts for people with long-term health conditions.

Step-by-step guide to preparing for a PIP assessment

Preparing for a PIP assessment can feel overwhelming. This step-by-step guide explains what to expect, what evidence to gather, what to say, how recording works and what to do after your assessment.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 24, 2026

A disabled person reviewing Universal Credit health rules with disability benefits guidance and Purpl discounts for people with long-term health conditions.

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What the new Universal Credit health rules mean for you

The Universal Credit health element changed in April 2026. Here is what the new two-tier LCWRA system means for disabled people, new claimants and people with long-term health conditions.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 22, 2026

Family enjoying cheaper cinema tickets with The Cinema Society, disabilities, long term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

Purpl members get cheaper cinema tickets with The Cinema Society

Purpl members can use The Cinema Society to save on cinema tickets at major chains and independent cinemas. Here is how vouchers work, what to check and how the Price Guarantee helps.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 17, 2026

Disabled person reading PIP review information before the 28 May 2026 deadline with support for disabilities, long term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

Why disabled people should respond to the PIP review before 28 May 2026

The PIP review call for evidence closes at 11:59pm on 28 May 2026. Here is why disabled people, people with long term health conditions, parents and carers should respond, what to include, and how to use Purpl’s free template letters.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 14, 2026

Graphic asking whether lupus is considered a disability in the UK for people living with long term health conditions and hidden disabilities. Title: Is Lupus

Is lupus considered a disability in the UK?

Lupus can be considered a disability in the UK depending on how it affects daily life. Learn about PIP, workplace rights, and support available.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

May 10, 2026