A new discount platform claims it can save individuals receiving benefits such as PIP from the DWP nearly £1,500 annually. Scope reports that the average disabled household requires an extra £1,010 monthly, equating to £12,120 yearly, to maintain the same standard of living as non-disabled households.
With a quarter (24%) of Brits living with a disability, the additional cost of being disabled impacts a significant portion of the UK population. As the government contemplates several welfare cuts, those on PIP and other benefits may find their finances stretched further in the future.
Purpl, a discount site launched in July 2024, is one of the companies striving to alleviate the financial pressures faced by disabled people. It’s the first discount site for disabled people in the UK, offering exclusive discounts that could save members hundreds, if not thousands, annually.
According to NimbleFins, the UK’s average household income is £2,700 per month. Based on this average income, Purpl suggests that disabled households could save £118 monthly and £1,411 yearly by utilising the full range of its discounts.
Without any major lifestyle changes, disabled people can save on most, if not all, spending categories, including groceries, transport, utilities and more.
Major brands including Sky, Hoover, and easyJet have thrown their weight behind the discount platform Purpl, heralding a raft of offers. Among these is 55% off on a first Gousto box, then 40% for the second and locking in at a continuous 25% reduction for a subsequent two-month period.
Additionally, a noteworthy collaboration with Octopus Energy sees a £50 energy credit dangled before those opting to switch providers, while individuals grappling with mobility challenges can snag a generous £100 saving on any Betty and Bertie mobility scooter.
Wondering how to tap into these savings?
It’s simple: register with Purpl and confirm your disability status using standard credentials like your PIP, DLA, Blue Badge, Disabled Bus Pass, Disabled Persons Railcard, or Access Card. Purpl pledges to verify memberships within the hour, unlocking a treasury of exclusive discount codes.
Georgina Colman, the brains behind Purpl, shared her personal impetus for launching the venture: “After becoming diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I realised how expensive life is as a disabled person. Take me as an example, I spend money every month on therapies. I go to neuro-physiotherapy twice a month, as well as having sports massages, chiropractic appointments and other alternative therapies. I need my heating on more as my body does not function well in the cold.
“I spend money on equipment like walking aids and assisted technologies as well as on supplements and ‘free from’ food. These are not luxuries for me, they help reduce the inflammation and spasticity in my body which keeps me able to move more and improves my quality of life.
“With the current talks about welfare support, disabled people may have even more financial pressure in the future. I hope that through Purpl, we can help disabled people with their everyday expenses so life is a little easier and more affordable. As we continue to grow, I’m excited to invite more brands to the platform so disabled people can save on the brands they use regularly.”
Purpl also offers advice on personal finance and disability. To find out more, visit https://www.purpldiscounts.com/.
