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New Additions To Our Adaptive Range For Spring 2023

New Additions To Our Adaptive Range For Spring 2023

A fresh season calls for new colourways, prints and joyful additions to the wardrobe to welcome in colourful spring. While the temperatures may not be soaring yet, we’re ready for a wardrobe shake up and bringing more adaptive styles which are easy to dress.
March 03, 2023
Winter into Spring Adaptive Staples Edit

Winter into Spring Adaptive Staples Edit

We've chosen some of our staple adaptive pieces that work between seasons. From winter into spring, or summer into autumn, items you can layer are essential for keeping warm or cooling down, depending on what the forecast says! Explore and shop the edit below.
February 22, 2023
Adaptive fashion edits for the festive season

Adaptive fashion edits for the festive season

A lot of planning goes into the festive season, and that includes creating looks you love which are easy-to-dress and work for winter celebrations and lounging.
December 14, 2022
Stroke Dressing Guide | Adaptive Clothing | Easy to Dress | The Able Label

Stroke Dressing Guide

After a stroke, getting back to your daily routine can be a struggle, especially the process of getting dressed. Discrete adaptations to clothes can transform lives, give back confidence and help to maintain your independence. Here are some of our top tips for easier dressing.

October 26, 2022
Five knitted ponchos; yellow, grey, red, cream and navy, tied together with a white ribbon

Celebrating British Wool Month

Did you know that October is British Wool Month? From the 3rd to the 30th October, brands, farmers and consumers celebrate all things woolly, sharing the amazing benefits of this fibre as well as the importance of supporting our British wool farmers.
October 19, 2022
Arthritis Dressing Guide

Arthritis Dressing Guide

How we dress is a means of showing our personality and staying positive. For those living with arthritis, the struggle of daily dressing can leave many feeling stressed and worn out. Our Arthritis dressing guide is here to share our top tips for easier dressing.

October 12, 2022
Living Well With Arthritis This Winter

Living Well With Arthritis This Winter

Arthritis affects over 10 million people in the UK alone. It causes stiffness, pain and fatigue which can affect people all through the year. Throughout the autumn and winter months though when the weather is chilly and wet, managing the symptoms can be a bit more tricky.
October 11, 2022
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Delays to Royal Mail Services

Royal Mail strike action will mean some delays to Royal Mail services and subsequently your orders. We are working closely with Royal Mail to ensure the disruption caused is a minimal as possible. Find out more on how your order could be delayed.

October 03, 2022
New Additions To Our Adaptive Range For Autumn/Winter 2022

New Additions To Our Adaptive Range For Autumn/Winter 2022

We’re excited to welcome in new styles to our range for AW22, featuring plenty of brushed cotton, rich jewel tones, knitted ponchos and loungewear. Read about our new season collection highlights here!

September 28, 2022
World Alzheimer's Month supported by The Able Label

World Alzheimer's Month

With someone developing dementia every three seconds, World Alzheimer's Month campaigns to raise awareness and challenge the stigma that surrounds dementia.

September 21, 2022
Alzheimer's & Dementia Dressing Guide

Alzheimer's & Dementia Dressing Guide

For those living with Alzheimer's, the struggle of daily dressing can leave many feeling frustrated and anxious. The way we dress is a means of showing our personality and staying positive, which makes the clothes we choose to wear incredibly important. Read our top tips for easier dressing.

September 14, 2022
SOCKS MADE FOR HAPPY FEET

SOCKS MADE FOR HAPPY FEET

A simple yet effective addition to your adaptive wardrobe, socks can help to keep your feet comfy and cool all year round. Let's take a look a few different styles and which features may be best for you or your loved one!
August 09, 2022