Purpl Discounts

Purpl Discounts First money saving platform for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Sign up for yourself or parent/carer. Grants of up to £2000.

Discounts, benefits handbook & community. Created by a disabled founder. We want to come together as a disabled community to use our collective power to generate the best discounts and offers across a wide range of products and services. From home and garden to health and beauty, electronics and toys to travel and wellbeing, we aim to bring great discounts, offers and the best prices available for your everyday items and your big one off purchases.

Navigating DSA applications for university? Do not forget about the hidden costs of a student grocery shop.It is Disable...
29/05/2026

Navigating DSA applications for university? Do not forget about the hidden costs of a student grocery shop.

It is Disabled Students' Allowance Info Week. Sorting out your study support is a vital first step, but many disabled students find their budgets stretched thin by everyday living expenses. Managing a condition naturally makes university life more expensive, adding an average of £1,095+ to daily costs every single month.

A Purpl membership unlocks a 10% discount on online orders over £25 at Morrisons. For Mark, a student in Leeds, it has changed how he manages his weekly shop:

"As a disabled student, I have to be super careful with budgeting. Being able to save 10% on my Morrisons shop has been a huge help, and has allowed me to keep buying the healthier options that benefit my wellbeing."

Our flexible membership options:
£1 a month, paid as a £12 annual payment
£2 a month, paid monthly with the ability to cancel anytime

With our members saving an average of £15 per offer claimed, a full year's membership easily pays for itself after a couple of online grocery shops.

Come and join our community - link to sign up in the comments

ID: A lime green graphic with purple circles and a grocery bag icon. A large quote text box reads: "As a disabled student, I have to be super careful with budgeting. Being able to save 10% on my Morrisons shop has been a huge help, and has allowed me to keep buying the healthier options that benefit my wellbeing." The quote is credited to Mark, Leeds. Bottom text notes that over 100,000 members save on essentials like groceries, utilities, travel, and tech at purpldiscounts.com.

29/05/2026

Blue Badges & Non-Visible Disabilities: What You Need to Know

"Access needs aren’t always visible, and they certainly don’t always fit into a PIP tick box."

If you or a loved one are struggling with travel due to a permanent health condition or disability, please know that you do not need to be receiving PIP to qualify for a Blue Badge. If you apply through your local council's Further Assessment route, they will review your specific situation. This route is fully open to those managing non-visible conditions like severe anxiety, dementia, or autism, particularly if travelling causes overwhelming distress or safety risks.

We know how exhausting it can be to fight for the support you're entitled to. That's why Purpl is here to take the stress out of the financial side of things by gathering the best disability discounts all in one place.

Before you book or shop for your next trip, check out our member benefits, see website link in profile.

Have you got a blue badge without PIP? Let us know in the comments.

Have you ever tried applying for a Blue Badge via the 'Further Assessment' route?When you do not automatically qualify f...
29/05/2026

Have you ever tried applying for a Blue Badge via the 'Further Assessment' route?When you do not automatically qualify for a Blue Badge through standard benefits like PIP, navigating the 'Further Assessment' process can feel like an uphill battle. It often involves extra paperwork, medical reviews, and endless waiting.

Dealing with council bureaucracy is draining, but managing your daily budget should not be.

While our online advice articles and resource tools are always 100% free for anyone to use, our paid membership options start at £1 a month.

Join today and get access to hundreds of discounts and our quarterly grant fund for equipment and therapy to help offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability.

Disability costs on average an extra £1,095 per month in the UK. Whether you are currently fighting for your travel pass or looking to cut costs on everyday essentials, groceries, and travel, Purpl is here to help your money go further.

Share your experience below! Did your council make it straightforward, or did you face delays?

Let us know in the comments.

ID: Graphic with text - Have you ever tried applying for a Blue Badge via the 'Further Assessment' route?

Let’s bust a major Blue Badge myth Too many people in our community miss out on a Blue Badge because they assume it’s on...
28/05/2026

Let’s bust a major Blue Badge myth

Too many people in our community miss out on a Blue Badge because they assume it’s only for physical wheelchair users.

The reality? Non-visible disabilities matter too.

If you live with a condition like autism, severe anxiety, or dementia, and journeys cause you overwhelming psychological distress, you have a right to apply through your local council.

We’ve mapped out the essential checklist right here in this graphic:
Who qualifies: Those with non-visible conditions or severe difficulty planning and following a journey.
How to apply: Online via GOV.UK or your local council website.
What evidence you need: Identity proof, recent digital photo, and supporting diagnosis or professional letters.

Our top Purpl Tip: When applying, don't just list your diagnosis. Describe what actually happens on a real journey. Explain the exact distress, risk, or safety reasons that make the trip difficult to manage.

Have you successfully claimed a Blue Badge for a non-visible condition? Share your advice in the comments to help someone else navigating the process today!

Check the link in our bio to see how Purpl helps you cut the extra costs of living with a disability!

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Navigating DSA applications for university? Do not forget about the everyday cost of your food shop.It is Disabled Stude...
28/05/2026

Navigating DSA applications for university? Do not forget about the everyday cost of your food shop.

It is Disabled Students' Allowance Info Week. While getting your study support sorted is crucial, many disabled students get caught out by the hidden price tag on daily essentials.

Living with a condition naturally makes day-to-day life more expensive, costing an average of £1,095+ more every single month.

A Purpl membership gives you access to 10% off online orders over £25 at Morrisons to help your student loan go further. As you can see from the basket comparison, saving £5.11 on a single shop quickly adds up over a university term.

Our membership options:

£1 a month, paid as a £12 annual payment
£2 a month, paid monthly with the ability to cancel anytime

Because our members save an average of £15 per offer claimed, a full year's membership pays for itself after just a couple of grocery shops.

Find out more via the link in comments 💜

ID: A Purpl comparison graphic titled "Lighten the load of your weekly shop with Purpl". The left side shows a shopping basket from Morrisons priced at £51.12. The right side shows the same Morrisons basket with a Purpl discount applied, priced at £46.01, showing a saving of £5.11 and an "OMG!" graphic. Text at the bottom notes the offer is 10% off over £25 online at Morrisons for Purpl members.

Disabled Students’ Allowance explainedHeading to university or college with a disability, long-term health condition, or...
27/05/2026

Disabled Students’ Allowance explained

Heading to university or college with a disability, long-term health condition, or specific learning difficulty? You could be entitled to extra funding that you do not have to pay back.

Did you know that the rules for your Disabled Students’ Allowance entirely depend on your home region?

Navigating these differences while trying to get a degree is a massive admin burden.

We want to hear from our student community on this. Did your funding process go smoothly, or did you run into regional hiccups while trying to get your specialist equipment sorted?

Let us know in the comments

While our online advice articles and resource tools are always 100% free for anyone to use, our paid membership options start at £1 a month

Join today and get access to hundreds of discounts and our quarterly grant fund for equipment and therapy to help offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability.

ID: Image 1 - Educational infographic titled "Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) What You Need to Know". It outlines eligibility criteria, types of non-repayable help available (equipment, travel, non-medical support), and a 4-step application guide for UK higher education students.
Image 2 - Comparison infographic titled "Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) Funding by Country". A detailed table breaks down the differences across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, showing their respective funding bodies, approximate maximum allowances (ranging up to £34,671), and reapplication rules.

27/05/2026

If you live with a disability or long-term health condition, navigating financial support can feel like a full-time job.

Most disabled students are aware of DSA for academic adjustments like British Sign Language interpreters or specialist laptops. Fewer realise they may also be eligible for PIP to assist with daily living and mobility costs outside of their studies.

Claiming one does not cancel out the other. They are completely separate systems designed for completely different goals.

But as any disabled student knows, the extra costs do not stop at textbooks. The hidden expenses of moving into halls, managing daily essentials, and maintaining your health add up quickly.

Our community was founded by a disabled person who understands exactly how expensive this "missing middle" truly is. Purpl exists to offset those costs with exclusive discounts on the brands you actually use.

What has been your experience trying to balance DSA or PIP applications with university life? Let us know in the replies.

Join Purpl and access our member savings, a community and a grant fund - all for just £1 a month.

26/05/2026

Are you navigating university or college with a disability or long-term health condition? Let's clear up a major piece of misinformation.

A lot of students assume that claiming Personal Independence Payment means they are automatically barred from receiving Disabled Students’ Allowance. It is completely untrue. PIP and DSA are entirely separate. PIP helps with your daily living costs, and DSA focuses on making your education accessible, covering your study-specific equipment, software, or non-medical support.

Did you know these systems were completely independent, or have you already applied for both? Let us know your experiences or drop your questions below so our community can support each other.

P.S. Looking for more ways to manage the steep extra costs of being a disabled student? Our online handbook and advice articles are always completely free to read. But if you want to start aggressively beating the disability price tag on your everyday student expenses, our paid membership options start at just £1 a month (billed annually) or £2 a month (cancel anytime).

Paid members save an average of £15 per offer. Get access to hundreds of discounts and our quarterly grant fund for equipment and therapy to help offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability.

How to get a disabled bus passA disabled person’s bus pass gives you free off-peak travel on local buses, helping to eas...
26/05/2026

How to get a disabled bus pass

A disabled person’s bus pass gives you free off-peak travel on local buses, helping to ease everyday transportation costs.

You can qualify under several categories, including severe walking difficulties, sensory impairments, learning disabilities, or if you have been refused a driving licence on medical grounds. Applications are processed online via GOV.UK through your local council. You will just need your identity documents, a recent photo, and your official medical evidence.

When applying, remember our main tip: explain your real day-to-day travel difficulties rather than just listing your diagnosis. The assessment teams need to see exactly how your condition impacts your ability to use public transport.

Have you successfully claimed yours yet? Share your experience in the comments section below.

While our online advice articles and resource tools are always 100% free for anyone to use, our paid membership options start at £1 a month

Join today and get access to hundreds of discounts and our quarterly grant fund for equipment and therapy to help offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability.

Link in comments.

ID: An educational infographic from Purpl titled "How to get a disabled bus pass" featuring an illustration of a purple local bus next to a bus pass icon. The graphic uses a clean layout with columns that detail what the pass is, who qualifies, the documentation needed to apply, and step-by-step application instructions via local councils. A bright lime green banner runs along the bottom highlighting a Purpl tip to explain real day-to-day travel difficulties rather than just a medical diagnosis.

Can you get a free bus pass if you’re disabled?The answer is: possibly, but it depends on where you live, your condition...
26/05/2026

Can you get a free bus pass if you’re disabled?

The answer is: possibly, but it depends on where you live, your condition and what evidence your council asks for.

A few things people often miss:

- You may need to apply through your local council
- Some councils accept PIP if you scored 8 points or more for Moving Around or Communicating Verbally
- In England, the standard free travel times are usually 09:30 to 23:00 on weekdays
Rules can be different in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London

Travel costs add up quickly, so it’s worth checking what support and discounts you can get.

While our online advice articles and resource tools are always 100% free for anyone to use, our paid membership options start at £1 a month

Join today and get access to hundreds of discounts and our quarterly grant fund for equipment and therapy to help offset the extra costs that come when you live with a disability. Link in comments.

ID: Disabled person using accessible public transport with information about free bus passes, disabilities, long term health conditions and Purpl discounts.

25/05/2026

New Universal Credit rules explained

The health component of Universal Credit changed on 6 April 2026. The LCWRA element now has two separate rates instead of one.

If you were already receiving LCWRA before this date, the lower rate should not affect you. However, many new claimants will now receive the lower rate of £217.26 per month unless they meet specific criteria for the higher rate of £429.80.

To secure the higher rate, the DWP will look at whether your condition is lifelong, severe, and not expected to improve. When applying, it is vital to explain your function rather than just your diagnosis. Make sure to detail the impact of pain, fatigue, risk, distress, and required recovery time.

Have you had to navigate these new changes yet? Let us know your experience or ask questions in the comments section below.

You can read our full guide on Purpl Life - link in comments.

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