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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Bespoke Walking Stick handle

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Ann has rheumatoid arthritis which has given her ulnar deviations of her fingers. This condition causes her fingers to bend towards the little finger and often results from swelling and weakening of the tendons and ligaments around the knuckles. Over... View Details

Motorised Headrest for power chair

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A motorised headrest allows a power chair user to change head position forward or backward to reduce pain during some daily activities, including eating. View Details

One Handed Knitting

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The client's journey underscores the importance of tailored solutions for individuals facing physical challenges. With the help of innovative knitting aids designed specifically for her needs, she has the potential to overcome barriers that have hindered her passion for knitting.... View Details

ETAC Turner Knee Block

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A removable EVA foam block for an ETAC Patient Turner Pro to prevent the client's knee from moving into the gap between the knee supports when being transferred. View Details

Motorised chair controller

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A client with MS was not able to operate the membrane switches on the controller for his motorised chair. A cover was made for the controller with larger buttons that could be operated with the fist, rather than with fingers. View Details

Custom Rollator/Walker for client with limited upper limb function

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REMAP were approached to to see if we could help a gentleman born with arthogyrposis multiplex conginta – function deformity of both upper limbs – and with contractures and underdeveloped arms reducing functional use. In the last year he had... View Details

Vinnie’s Arm Support

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Vinnie has SMA type 1 and a few years ago he suffered a cardiac arrest resulting in a brain injury and dystonic posture.  He has extremely limited movement and communication capacity. His OT found that, when his elbows were supported... View Details

Rutland trolley adaptation

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The project to adapt the client’s Rutland trolley shows the importance of personalised solutions in assistive technology. By addressing the specific challenges she faced, the team were able to implement a successful solution that involved widening the trolley's legs. Despite... View Details

One-handed brake for 4 wheel walker

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The collaboration between the client, the occupational therapist, and the assistive technology expert led to a tailored solution for the client's mobility challenges after his stroke. The development of a 3D-printed cable doubler device has successfully addressed the limitations imposed... View Details

Bespoke Cutlery

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This was a project that involved the creation of customised cutlery supports for two clients. The primary client initiated the request via the carer and the second client was in the same care home with similar needs, and so the... View Details

Knitting Aid

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This project provides a flexible support for knitting for a client with limited mobility in one arm. The device is designed to be fully useable with one hand, ridged enough to work against but flexible enough to be easily adjustable. View Details

Toilet footrest

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A client with MS has a toilet that has been raised to assist transfers, meaning her feet are unsupported. Because she has to spend long periods on the toilet, this is painful and a movable footrest was required. Her reduced... View Details

EXPERIMENTAL POWERED BOCCIA RAMP

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An experimental wheelchair/motor powered Boccia ramp to assess whether it is possible to reduce the reliance on a ramp-positioning helper for those with significant disabilities playing the sport. View Details

Beach launcher for sea swimming

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A progressive condition has affected the mobility of an enthusiastic year round sea swimmer who swims  with a group of friends. It has become increasingly difficulty for her to get in and out of the water safely and more difficult... View Details

Poop Scoop Holder for Wheelchair User with Assistance Dog

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This client required a holder for a poop scoop on his wheelchair when he left the house with his assistance dog. View Details

Angina Spray dispensing aid

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The client found it difficult to depress the spray when having an attack. He wanted a device to help him operate it without having to push down on the tiny button at the top of the small spray bottle. View Details

Special toilet support rail

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The client requires additional support while sitting on the toilet. A removeable cross-rail was added to the existing drop-down rails View Details

Motorised Neck Brace for client with MND

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The client needs to lean their head forwards in order to swallow. However, they have very weakened neck muscles, due to MND, and their head falls forward uncontrollably. The client is then unable to bring it back up without help... 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

Profile Bed Control Adaptation

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Our client struggled to use the handset for her profiling bed and wanted to retain independence. In order to overcome this challenge, our REMAP engineer has adapted the handset to allow the client to easily operate the controls on her... View Details

A removable tray for a walking frame

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Our client uses his walker with one hand in the middle of the cross bar, rather than the two handles. He reached out to REMAP because he wanted to be able to carry some items around his flat and to... View Details

Extended Gas Fire Control

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The client was sturggling to turn on her gas fire, after she broke her wrist. She is also being evaluated for dementia. View Details

Low Level Ride On Scooter

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The project was to provide a scooter for a two year old child with low growth. The ride-on scooter was suggested by their physiotherapist to help the child gain leg strength. View Details

VitrA Shower Control Adaptation

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A 3D printed lock-on handle to assist a gentleman with reduced hand function to operate one of the controls on his VitrA shower mixer. View Details