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Sue, a disabled woman living with cancer, standing with crutches beside her pink car.

Sue’s story: how one disabled woman with cancer is saving £700 a year amid rising costs

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.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 26, 2026

Person reading a DWP PIP award extension letter at home, showing support for disabled people and people with long term health conditions using Purpl discounts.

Has your PIP award review date suddenly changed?

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.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 26, 2026

Person sitting at a table with PIP award review paperwork, showing the stress of disability benefit reviews for people with lifelong conditions and Purpl discounts support.

Why PIP award reviews are so stressful for people with lifelong conditions

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.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 24, 2026

A disabled worker using assistive technology at a desk while waiting for Access to Work support, with Purpl discounts for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Access to Work waiting times reach 37 weeks: what disabled workers need to know

Access to Work waiting times have reached up to 37 weeks, with around 66,000 applications waiting to be processed. Here is what disabled workers, jobseekers and employers need to know.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 17, 2026

Parent reviewing school support paperwork with a child at home, representing SEND reforms, EHCP access, autism, ADHD and Purpl discounts for families living with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

Will SEND reforms help families or make school support harder to get?

SEND reforms could change how children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities receive school support in England. This Purpl guide explains what families need to know about EHCPs, Individual Support Plans, autism, ADHD and current rights.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 15, 2026

Person waiting with paperwork and sensory tools while seeking autism and ADHD assessment support, with disabilities and long-term health conditions supported by Purpl discounts.

How long are autism and ADHD waiting lists in the UK, and what support can you get while you wait?

Autism and ADHD waiting lists remain a major issue across the UK. This guide explains current waits, why delays matter and what support may be available while you wait for diagnosis.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 13, 2026

Georgina from Purpl holding a Tesco Whoosh delivery bag for an article about grocery delivery savings, disabilities and long-term health conditions with Purpl discounts.

Tesco Whoosh free delivery: how disabled shoppers can save more with Purpl’s £5 Tesco offer

Tesco is offering free Whoosh delivery on orders over £25 until 17 June 2026. Purpl members can also check current Tesco £5 off offers to save more.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 12, 2026

Endometriosis question graphic asking if it is a disability in the UK, with support for disabilities, long-term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

Is endometriosis considered a disability in the UK?

Endometriosis can be considered a disability in the UK if it has a substantial and long-term impact on daily life. This guide explains disability rights, PIP, reasonable adjustments and other support.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

June 10, 2026

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