Shoppers can claim discounts from a number of retailers
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants could save up to £1,400 a year by taking advantage of an online discount scheme.
Online platform Purpl gives shoppers who claim disability benefits discounts on certain brands.
The brand says it is working to address the financial pressures for disabled people who are said to need an extra £12,120 a year – just to have the same standard of living as non-disabled households.
According to Purpl, disabled people on PIP and other benefits could see their finances not stretch as far if there are welfare cuts.
Analysis from Nimblefins found that the UK’s average household income is about £2,700 per month.
Based on this, Purpl says disabled households could possibly save £118 per month – or £1,411 over the year – by using its full range of discounts which includes groceries, transport and utilities.
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The discounts come through partnerships with brands including Sky, Hoover, EasyJet, Morrisons, Boots, Currys, EE, Plusnet, and more.
Customers need to sign up for the free discount platform Purpl and verify their disability status with accepted documentation.
This includes Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), a Blue Badge, a Disabled Bus Pass, a Disabled Persons Railcard or Access Card.
Members will then be verified by Purpl and have access to the various discount codes, Mirror reports.
Octopus Energy is currently offering Purpl customers £50 energy credit for switching, while people with limited mobility can save £100 on any Betty & Bertie mobility scooter.
Georgina Colman, founder of Purpl, said: “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.”