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Download Purpl’s free Child DLA toolkit, including evidence checklists, a seven-day care diary, completed example and supporting letter templates to help you explain your child’s additional care needs and prepare a stronger application.
October 20, 2026
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Useful Child DLA evidence can include medical reports, school support plans, statements from people who care for your child and a diary recording additional care, supervision, night-time needs and mobility difficulties. The strongest evidence explains what help your child needs, why and how often, compared with another child of the same age.
October 20, 2026
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Caring for a disabled child, partner or family member? Discover what financial help unpaid carers can claim in the UK in 2026, including Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, Council Tax reductions, grants, energy support and everyday discounts.
October 15, 2026
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Purpl can help you save money on things you’re already buying, from groceries and household bills to health products, pet essentials and disability-related equipment. See how small, repeatable savings can add up over a year.
October 9, 2026
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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.
October 7, 2026
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Win four tickets to LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort for Brick or Treat this Halloween. Enter the Purpl member giveaway before midnight on 18 October 2026.
October 6, 2026
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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.
October 5, 2026
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Use these free Purpl reasonable adjustment templates to ask for support at work, chase a delayed request or respond if your employer says no.
October 2, 2026
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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.
October 2, 2026