Solutions

Here you will find an archive of many previous REMAP solutions. These may be pieces of bespoke equipment or adaptations that have been made by REMAP volunteers. To find out more about an item, please click view details.

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Adaptable window opener

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This is a simple yet flexible window opener for a client who needs to operate a variety of windows from a distance and from a fixed, low position. View Details

Powered scooter lateral support

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The client had mobility difficulties and asked for help to support him more centrally on his scooter. He had a tendancy to slip to one side, and there was a worry about the stability of the scooter. View Details

Piano Wrist Supports

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The client approached REMAP to ask for help to enable her to play her piano. Post polio syndrome has caused muscle loss reducing mobility and strength in her upper limbs. She used to enjoy playing the piano but loss of... View Details

Moving table top

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Margaret has Motor Neurone Disease, and was keen to be able to move her plate away and access her communication device independently following a meal. The solution was inspired by a Lazy Susan type device that may be found for... View Details

Attaching a Dog Trailer to a Mobility Scooter

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The client wrote, “I have dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa recessive (EB). It means my skin shears off or blisters at the slightest touch. I can’t manage fiddly things like catches etc. I was diagnosed at birth. Any damage to my skin... View Details

Lightweight Mounting Block for Disabled Rider

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The client rides with Riding for the Disabled and had problems getting onto her pony. She asked REMAP to make a bespoke mounting block, so she could mount her pony unaided. View Details

Bespoke Cutlery for Post Polio Sufferer

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Hazel suffers with manual dexterity following polio. She needed a set of cutlery that allows her to feed herself, which fits her hands comfortably, and will not degrade in the dishwasher. Earlier bespoke cutlery lost its shape in hot water... View Details

Profiling bed control with large buttons

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Client could not use the small buttons on her bed controller and was reliant on carers to adjust the bed. View Details

Key turner

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Our client has Osteoarthritis and was struggling to find a key turner to help her unlock the door of her Victorian home. Commercial key turners were found to be unsuitable for this particular requirement. View Details

Boccia ball holder

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Boccia is a boules sport related to bowls and Pétanque, and is played up to Paralympic level.  Our client plays Boccia socially and required a Boccia ball holder to attach to an existing wheelchair tray he has. View Details

Steps for young adult with Morquio syndrome

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Remap Essex West were approached to provide a set of steps to enable the young adult Client with Morquio Syndrome to use the toilet facilities unaided at a training centre. Previously his mother had to attend every day to help... View Details

4-wheeled Walker adaptation

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Our client was elderly and frail and had had a stroke which affected her right-hand grip on her 4-wheel walker. She also had hurt her ankle on a protruding brake fixing on the lower tubing of the walker. Her Occupational... View Details

Coat Maid

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Our client, Cora, is a very determined, independent lady who lives alone and wants to be able to continue to go outdoors for shopping, walking and other exercise which supports her mental well-being. Unfortunately she has such arthritis in both... View Details

Touch sensitive remote control

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The lady in this case suffers from MS, Arthritis, and is on Oxygen due to respiratory problems. She was unable to operate the press buttons on the electric bed remote and if, in the night, she needed to lift the... View Details

Assessment car for rehabilitation patients

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The East Kent Neuro Rehabilitation Department had an old quarter of a mini which used to be used as rehabilitation practice for their patients. However, this was thrown away during Covid. The department requested for something similar to be made... View Details

Handlebar extension

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I was challenged to produce a handlebar for a girl that was smaller and closer to her body because she liked to support her hand on the bar. The original handlebar was smaller than a normal bike handlebar in diameter... View Details

Non-spill cup carrier

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We are often asked if we can help Clients who are unsteady on their feet (following a stroke, Parkinsons, or simply age related) if we can find some way they can carry drinks and other liquids without spilling them. The... View Details

Adapted thin and light cutlery.

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The challenge was to find a way of making very light cutlery items with thin grippy handles, with the fork and spoon both being angled. View Details

Bed lever/rail extension

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To construct a bed lever extension piece with sufficient rigidity to allow the client to more easily get in and out of her bed. View Details

Adjustable Wrist Support

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Paul loves using his computer with a glide point mouse (touch pad). The problem is getting, and keeping, his hand in just the right position to operate the touch pad. He was using a combination of sponges to hold his... View Details

Wash – Shampoo hair independently

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The challenge was to create an aid which would enable a young woman who is unable to raise her arms above shoulder height to wash, shampoo and condition her hair independently. View Details

Device to put on a coat

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Our client suffered from a lack of spinal mobility and has shortened upper arms, so he has difficulty putting a coat on and is unable to get dressed to go out by himself. Some ‘gadget’ was requested to help with... View Details

Upper Limb Rehabilitation Aids

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To enable physiotherapists to provide a range of upper limb motor skill exercises.  This is for patients in hospital, needing to learn or re-learn skills necessary for them to have a greater level of independence.  The details of these exercises... View Details

Fly-by-wire kids tractor

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Reaching the steering on your toy tractor is very frustrating if you are a 20-month old boy. If only you could have a small steering wheel close to your hand that would steer the tractor electrically, like a modern automated... View Details