Dressability

29/05/2026

Supporting Stroke Recovery in the Community ❤️

Recently, Corinna and Nicky attended the Stroke Awareness Event at the Link Centre, organised by the Healthwise Programme as part of Stroke Awareness Month.

The event brought together a wide range of local organisations and support services, all focused on helping people recovering from stroke with daily living, wellbeing and staying active within the community.

During the event, Nicky and Corinna also caught up with Cat from Home Instead, who Nicky has known for many years. Home Instead previously supported Nicky and her husband following his stroke, making it especially meaningful to reconnect and network together at the event.

Throughout the afternoon, visitors were able to access information stands, practical advice, refreshments and a drop-in education session focused on physical activity and improving day-to-day living after stroke.

It was a fantastic opportunity to meet local people, connect with other organisations and raise awareness of the support available across Swindon for those affected by stroke.

Thank you to the Healthwise team for inviting Dressability along to be part of such an important community event.

If you or someone you know could benefit from our adapted clothing service, please get in touch with Dressability on 01793 512878 or email [email protected] to find out more.

20/05/2026

𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐲𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 💗

A huge thank you to the wonderful members of Poppyquilters for their kind donation of £350 to Dressability following the recent Poppyquilters Day in Royal Wootton Bassett.

Our vice chair, Nicky, recently visited the group at Gorse Hill Community Centre to collect the cheque from Ros Raymond, Treasurer of Poppyquilters and personally thank everyone for their support and generosity.

As always, Nicky was made to feel incredibly welcome by such a friendly and supportive group.

Support like this really does help us continue providing adapted clothing services to people who need them most, so we are extremely grateful.

Thank you again to everyone involved.

19/05/2026

Come and See Us at the Link Centre ♥

Dressability will be attending the Stroke Awareness Event at the Link Centre in Swindon on Thursday 21st May from 12pm to 2pm.

The event is aimed at showcasing the support, services and activities available locally for stroke survivors and their families.

Following a stroke, everyday tasks such as getting dressed can sometimes become more difficult due to changes in mobility, strength or dexterity. At Dressability, we support people with clothing adaptations designed to make dressing easier, more comfortable and more independent, while still helping people feel confident in what they wear.

Come and say hello to Nicky and Corinna, who will be there throughout the event to chat about the support Dressability provides and answer any questions.

We’d love to see you there, so please do come over and say hello if you’re attending.

13/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 💚

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, led by the Mental Health Foundation, with this year’s theme focused on taking action to support mental wellbeing.

Tomorrow, on Thursday 14 May, people across the UK are being encouraged to wear something green for “Wear It Green Day”, helping to raise awareness and encourage conversations around mental health.

What we wear can have a real impact on how we feel - comfort, confidence and the ability to express ourselves all play an important part in wellbeing. At Dressability, we see every day how the right clothing adaptations can help people feel more comfortable, more independent, and more like themselves.

Sometimes even small actions, conversations and gestures of support can make a difference.

If you feel you need a little extra support, helpful information and someone to talk to can be found at mind.org.uk or samaritans.org.

12/05/2026

Just one month to go!

Dressability are really excited to be teaming up with DEBRA, the Butterfly Skin Charity, for a joint fundraising night of 70s and 80s Music Bingo.

Friday 12th June
The Con Club, 20 Bath Road, Swindon, SN1 4BA
Doors open at 7.30 for 8.00pm Start
£12 per person, including games and food

There will also be a raffle on the night with some great prizes.

If you fancy dressing up in 70s or 80s style, please do, but there is absolutely no pressure. Come as you are!

Spaces are limited and tickets must be purchased in advance, so we would encourage you to book early.

To get your tickets, please contact Claire on 07866 936680.

All funds raised on the night will go towards supporting the work of both charities. We hope to see you there!

05/05/2026

Ever wondered what Dressability is all about?

Recently, our General Manager Sharon Tombs joined Sue Davies on BBC Radio Wiltshire to talk about the work we do, who we support, and why clothing adaptations can make such a difference to everyday life.

If you’d like to have a listen, you can find the interview 52 minutes and 20 seconds into the programme from 29/04/2026.

You can listen via the BBC Sounds app or online here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002vcsh

Please note, you’ll need to sign in to access the recording.

It’s a great opportunity to hear more about the charity in Sharon’s own words.

Sue brings you topical conversation, mid-morning updates and Bring Out The Band.

27/04/2026

What an achievement 🎉

A huge congratulations to David Warren and Julie Viret for completing the London Marathon yesterday in support of Dressability.

Taking on 26.2 miles is no small challenge, and we are incredibly grateful that they chose to do it for us. The time, effort and commitment that goes into something like this doesn’t go unnoticed.

Thanks to their hard work and everyone who has supported them along the way. We really enjoyed following their progress on the app and we hope you did too! They have helped raise vital funds that allow us to continue supporting people with clothing adaptations that make everyday life easier.

David and Julie, we are so proud of you both and thankful to have you as a friend of Dressability.

24/04/2026

This Sunday, it’s time. The London Marathon is almost here.

We’re incredibly grateful to have two amazing runners taking on this challenge for Dressability - David Warren and Julie Viret.

While most of us will be watching from the sidelines, David Warren and Julie Viret will be out there putting in the miles for Dressability. It’s a huge personal challenge, and we don’t take for granted that they’ve chosen to do it in support of us.

Fundraising like this helps us keep doing what we do, supporting people to wear clothing that works for them and feel more like themselves day to day.

If you’re able to support them, even a small donation or a share makes a real difference.

David Warren
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-warren

Julie Viret
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/julie-viret

Thank you both, we’re right behind you.

23/04/2026

A warm welcome from the community 🤍

Our Vice Chair, Nicky, recently delivered a talk to ABC Cancer, a Swindon-based self-help group supporting patients, carers, relatives and friends affected by cancer.

The group meets twice a month at Lawn Community Centre, offering a space for people to talk openly and share experiences.

They are supported by NHS England and Macmillan Cancer Support, and it was clear to see just how valuable that support network is.

Nicky was made to feel incredibly welcome, and it was great to see such genuine interest in what we do at Dressability.

One of the members, Chris, was particularly keen to learn more and visited us the following day for a tour of our workspace, which was lovely to see.

Thank you to everyone at ABC Cancer for hosting our talk, and for the important work you do within the community.

21/04/2026

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲?

If you believe in helping people with disabilities or limited dexterity live more independently, there are a number of simple ways to get involved.

• Tell friends, family or organisations about what we do
• Share our posts to help more people discover our service
• Volunteer your time or skills
• Donate to support clothing adaptations that make a real difference

Every conversation, every share and every bit of support helps us reach more people who need us.

To find out more about volunteering or donating, visit: www.dressability.org.uk

15/04/2026

Next Sunday 26th April, both Julie Viret and David Warren will be taking on the London Marathon for Dressability.

They have both put a huge amount of time and effort into getting to this point, and we are incredibly grateful that they have chosen to support us in this way.

Every donation helps us continue providing clothing adaptations that make a real difference to people’s independence, comfort and confidence. If you are able to support, or even just share their pages, it all genuinely helps.

Julie’s fundraiser
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/julie-viret

David’s fundraiser
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/david-warren

Best of luck to you both, we will all be cheering you on.