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Access Granted: A Monthly Roundup of Disabled Wins, Joy, and Progress – APRIL ’25

We’re shining a light on the incredible achievements happening across the disabled community, from national breakthroughs to grassroots greatness.

Purpl
Purpl

May 1, 2025

Woman with long brown hair smiling while seated in a cosy armchair, sharing her MS journey – inspiring stories supporting disabled community awareness and Purpl shopping discounts for disabled people.

Living with MS: My Personal Story for MS Awareness Week

Learn about my MS diagnosis, my approach to living with a long term condition and how I eventually launched Purpl.

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 28, 2025

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Win 4 Tickets to a Merlin Theme Park of Your Choice!

Purpl members, this one’s for you! We’re giving away FOUR tickets to one of the UK’s top Merlin theme parks – perfect for thrill-seekers, family fun-lovers, and adventure enthusiasts alike. You can choose from: And the best part? The 4 tickets can be all adults, two adults and two kids, or any mix you fancy. […]

Purpl
Purpl

April 22, 2025

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The Disabled Person’s Guide to Surviving Easter

Surviving and Thriving at Easter: Navigating Overwhelm as a Disabled or Neurodivergent Person

Georgina, Founder of Purpl
Georgina, Founder of Purpl

April 17, 2025

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears: Why Period Pants are a Game-Changer for Disabled and Autistic People

Let’s talk about that time of the month. Yes, the one that turns you into a walking crime scene, demands you hoard hot water bottles, and makes you question why the uterus didn’t come with a snooze button.

Purpl
Purpl

April 7, 2025

Rebecca is a white woman, she has short brown hair in a bob with a fringe and wears glasses, she is wearing a brown jumper with pink squiggles on it.

World Autism Awareness Day – Hear Our Voices!

Interview with Rebecca Connor-Wood about autism for World Autism Awareness Day.

Purpl
Purpl

April 2, 2025

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Living at the Intersection: Being Trans, Disabled, and Autistic

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and we’re sharing the story of a disabled, autistic trans person.

Jason
Jason

March 31, 2025

Win Morrisons Easter competition with 10 x £50 gift card e-vouchers. Colourful spring background with Easter eggs and flowers. Ideal for accessible grocery giveaways, food vouchers for disabled people, and inclusive shopping competitions UK.

Win One of Ten Morrisons £50 Vouchers!

Morrisons are offering ten lucky Purpl Members the chance to win a £50 e-vouchers, for your chance to win, keep reading! Competition closes on 19th April at 23:59pm How to Enter Good Luck!  Purpl members can enjoy exclusive savings with your Morrisons discount code, making your grocery shopping more affordable than ever. Get your 10% off […]

Purpl
Purpl

March 25, 2025

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Purpl Competitions and Prize Draws: Terms & Conditions

General Terms and Conditions: Purpl Competitions and Prize Draws Promoter: The Purpl Co Limited (company no. 14553148), registered office: 100 Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex, United Kingdom, BN1 1UJ. These terms and conditions apply to all competitions and prize draws run by The Purpl Co Limited (“Purpl”), unless otherwise stated. Each competition or draw may […]

Purpl
Purpl

March 25, 2025