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Dwarfism Awareness Month

October is Dwarfism Awareness Month and today we wanted to share our top five organisations and people with dwarfism to follow that support, educate, advocate and celebrate dwarfism in the UK. Little People UK The big charity for Little people, with patron Warwick Davis at the helm, Little People UK is an invaluable resource to the […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 25, 2024

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Purpl Introduces Recite Me Assistive Tools Online

We have introduced Recite Me accessibility and language tools online to ensure our website visitors can access online content and services barrier-free, in a way that best suits their needs. Being able to offer an inclusive experience is essential to support over 20% of the population who may encounter barriers when exploring our website due to having a […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 24, 2024

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World Osteoporosis Day

Check Your Risk It is World Osteoporosis Day, and we’re pleased to be supporting the Royal Osteoporosis Society Check Your Risk campaign. The campaign is encouraging everyone to check their risk of osteoporosis by using an online risk checker. A bone breaks every minute in the UK and you are more likely to break a […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 20, 2024

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World Spine Day 2024

Support your spine Today is World Spine Day and the 2024 campaign is called Support your Spine, it aims to raise awareness about spinal health globally, empowering all ages and nations with evidence-based prevention and management strategies. Support Your Spine is a call to action for individuals to prioritize spinal health across all aspects of […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 16, 2024

Florence Halliwell is a UK based land artist with Down's syndrome, she has dark blonde long hair with a fringe and wears glasses, she has a sage green long sleeved top on and is smiling and hugging a small terrier dog who has a blue colour on

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Art without barriers

Down’s syndrome Awareness Month This month is Down’s Syndrome awareness month and we are looking at the work of artist Florence Halliwell, a remarkable land artist whose work is breaking boundaries not only in the world of art but also in how we view ability, creativity, and inclusion. Born with Down’s syndrome, Florence has channelled […]

Sam Cleasby
Sam Cleasby

October 14, 2024

October 2024 New Discount Offers

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New Offers for October 2024

It’s been a really busy week at Purpl with lots of exciting new discount offers to help you save money. As a startup we have a very small team but we are working hard to get you more and more offers so please bear with us. Don’t forget to join our members only group on […]

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Purpl

October 12, 2024

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How Fragrance Changes Your Mood

Did you know that the right fragrance can do more than just make you smell good? Scents have the power to uplift your mood, calm your mind, and even make you feel energised.  Whether you’re looking for a burst of positivity to start your day or something soothing to unwind after a long one, discover […]

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The Fragrance Shop

October 23, 2024

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E-learning that works for everyone

World Sight Day On World Sight Day (10th October 2024), we wanted to share Leah’s story of sight loss and how that led her to set up a family company championing accessible and inclusive education and training. Leah Holroyd of White Bicycle Ltd spoke to us about her incredible journey. White Bicycle At White Bicycle, […]

Leah Holroyd
Leah Holroyd

October 10, 2024

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Turning Life Upside Down: The Unexpected Journey of Carolyn Parker

The Impact of Lockdown on Life and Work The last three years have turned my world upside down… in a good way. Before lockdown, my work involved care visits to private clients in South Leicestershire. I’ve always been a people person, starting as a chartered physiotherapist in the NHS, then working as an advocate for […]

Carolyn Parker
Carolyn Parker

October 5, 2024