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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Elbow support for a musician

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My client was no longer able to play her flute in church, which was something that had always given her great pleasure. Having the opportunity to enable her to enjoy her music and sense of community with her fellow worshipers... View Details

Bespoke profiling bed control holder

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A bespoke profiling bed remote control holder for a client with MS and reduced arm strength/function. View Details

Changing Bed Handrail Adaptation

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A student with cerebral palsy uses a standard NHS changing bed to prepare for swimming rehabilitation. However, the bed’s existing rails did not extend far enough to provide safe support when sitting at the end of the bed. This made... View Details

Feeding Trolley

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This project centres on developing a mobility solution for the client, a child requiring a feeding pump due to medical needs. Following recent surgery, the objective is to enhance the client's autonomy and mobility while ensuring that he can safely... View Details

3D Knife holder

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This project focuses on developing a specialised knife holder for the client, who has experienced right-side weakness and reduced mobility following a stroke. Despite some movement, the client struggles to grip a knife securely enough to cut food independently. The... View Details

Jigsaw piece vacuum pickup tool

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A simple vacuum tool for lifting jigsaw pieces lying flat on a surface, for a lady with rheumatoid arthritis in her fingers. View Details

SLR Camera Focus and Shutter Control

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Our client, Jackie, is a keen amateur photographer but is having increasing difficulty operating the focus and shutter release button on her SLR camera. This electronic touch sensor clips to the camera and enables her to continue enjoying her hobby. View Details

KITCHEN TROLLEY ROLLATOR ARM GUTTER SOLUTION

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An arm gutter conversion on a standard OT issue kitchen trolley rollator to improve stability for an older client. View Details

Wider footplate for wheelchair

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The client uses a wheelchair but, following several strokes, her feet are splayed and cannot sit comfortably in the existing footplate on the wheelchair.  A wider footplate is required that will not impede the normal working of the wheelchair. View Details

Adapted grabber

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Our REMAP engineer Paul has adapted a traditional folding grabber/helping hand/reacher for a person who has a weak grip, limited mobility and a tremor. Precise movement, a steady aim and a fine grip are required to operate a traditional 'helping... View Details

Elimination of Toilet Support Rail Wobble

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A young client would not use a drop-down toilet support rail because it would wobble considerably from side to side. View Details

Frame to hold one knitting needle in place to allow one handed knitting

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The client only has the use of one arm and would like a solution to allow her to knit – this essentially requires a way to hold a knitting needle stationary and a way to hold the initial end of... View Details

Wheelchair arm side rest

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A simple gel side rest for a wheelchair arm for a client with involuntary movements. View Details

Custom Medicine Trolley with Pump & Bottle Carrier

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This was work for a young lady who has quite complex medical needs. She is fed entirely by a tube below her stomach and is connected to it 24/7. She takes a lot of medications and struggles with malnutrition and... View Details

More Hob Guides for Visually Impaired Clients

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Since the original hob guide job 2023#062, I have provided a further three fibreglass hob guides for clients with visual impairments. Two of these are for induction hobs and one is for a conventional electric ring type hob. In all... View Details

Art Headset

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The project aims to enhance the artistic capabilities of residents at St. Bridgit's, a Leonard Cheshire Disability home in West Sussex. By designing specialised headgear and a versatile easel, the initiative seeks to empower individuals with disabilities to engage in... View Details

One-handed brake for rollator

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In summary, the collaboration between the client, the occupational therapist, and the REMAP engineer, 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... 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

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

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

Portable Dog treat dispenser

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The Charity 'Dogs for Good' require potential assistance dog owners to be able to dispense single kibble dog treats to reward the right actions during their training period. This person has been waiting over a year to have an assistance... 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

Cooker control guard

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The client's daughter is 11 years old and has Cornelia De Lange Syndrome, resulting in severe behavioural difficulties.  These include fiddling with cooker control knobs when Mum is out of the kitchen or her back is turned. The cooker control... View Details