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Disabled adults and a child wearing modern adaptive clothing, including wheelchair users and a person with a prosthetic arm.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 5, 2026

Neurodiverse woman working on a laptop in a modern office with colleagues in the background.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 2, 2026

Man with Down syndrome working on a laptop in a modern office with colleagues in the background.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 2, 2026

Disabled wheelchair user waiting beside a train following the expansion of Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility in 2026.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

October 1, 2026

Wheelchair user checking a Digital Access Pass on their phone outside an accessible UK attraction with a companion.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 28, 2026

Disabled woman using a wheelchair arriving at work, showing how disability support can help people remain in employment.

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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 23, 2026

Disabled theme park visitor using a smartphone with friends while waiting away from the main ride queue.

Disability Cards

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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
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 21, 2026

Disabled person checking household bills and disability discounts at home.

5 disability discounts and bill reductions you could be missing in 2026

You could be missing disability-related savings on Council Tax, VAT, vehicle tax, water and broadband. Here are five schemes worth checking in 2026.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 18, 2026

Disabled woman struggling to safely hold a saucepan while cooking at home, illustrating the PIP reliability rules for preparing food.

The 4 PIP reliability rules explained: real-world examples and claim tips

The four PIP reliability rules mean DWP must consider whether you can complete an activity safely, repeatedly, to an acceptable standard and within a reasonable time. We explain each rule with real-world examples and practical PIP claim tips.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

September 16, 2026