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Community Stories
6 min read
What is a Learning Disability? Understanding Learning Disabilities
In the UK, a learning disability is a lifelong condition that involves reduced intellectual ability and difficulties with everyday activities, with onset before adulthood. This can affect understanding new or complex information and coping independently, and support needs range from mild to profound. With accessible education, healthcare and the right support, people with learning disabilities […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
November 13, 2025
Community Stories
5 min read
Understanding Hidden Disability and Its Impact
Not every disability is visible. Some people live with challenges you can’t see at a glance, and that can make life feel even harder. This guide is here to shine a light on hidden disabilities, the barriers people face, and the ways we can all play a part in creating a more supportive, inclusive world. […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
September 19, 2025
Community Stories
2 min read
What are the Challenges Faced by People with Disabilities?
Barriers for disabled people remain — from mobility challenges to digital accessibility issues. But with inclusive design, better disabled access, and a focus on accessibility solutions, society can remove these obstacles and create spaces that work for everyone.
Purpl
September 11, 2025
Community Stories
2 min read
WIN a Hoover HS5 Spot Wash & Dry – Worth £169
We’re giving away the Hoover HS5 Spot Wash & Dry, worth £169 — a compact, powerful cleaning machine that makes tackling stains and spills effortless.
Purpl
August 11, 2025
Community Stories
4 min read
Merlin’s Magic Wand: How Disabled and Seriously Ill Children Can Get Free Tickets to UK Theme Parks and Attractions
Merlin’s Magic Wand is a charity set up to help disabled, seriously ill, or disadvantaged children aged 2–18 experience magical days out.
Purpl
July 15, 2025
Community Stories
< 1 min read
Win a Luxury Fragrance Bundle Worth £270 — In Partnership with Beauty Base
We’ve teamed up with the brilliant team at Beauty Base to bring you an exclusive giveaway — and it’s one you won’t want to miss.
Purpl
July 8, 2025
Community Stories
6 min read
Is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Considered a Disability in the UK?
Yes — Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK. In England, Scotland and Wales, MS is treated as a disability under the Equality Act 2010 from the point of diagnosis. That legal protection matters because MS can be unpredictable — symptoms can fluctuate, change over time, and affect daily life […]
Purpl
July 4, 2025
Community Stories
4 min read
Is OCD considered a Disability in the UK?
Yes – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is legally recognised as a disability in the UK under the Equality Act 2010. That means if OCD has a significant, long-term effect on your daily life, you have the right to support and reasonable adjustments at work, in education, and beyond. But like most things, it’s not always […]
Georgina, Founder of Purpl
June 27, 2025
Community Stories
3 min read
Deafblind Awareness Week 2025 – Deafblind Access in the UK: Your Rights & How to Get Support
Whether you’re deafblind, supporting someone who is, or just want to be a better ally, here’s what you need to know about your rights, the support you’re entitled to, and how to actually get it.
Purpl
June 24, 2025









