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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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

Marina House Boat Handrail

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The challenge was to install a strong, salt water resistant, bespoke handrail that allowed the man to safety board his house boat, while conforming to the marina restrictions. View Details

Toilet transfer rail

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Our client has a particular transfer method from his wheelchair to the toilet which requires a combination of a standard issue fold-down floor mounted support rail, and some sort of additional hand-hold near to the toilet cistern.   For the latter,... View Details

Handrail for church steps

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An ancient church has two wide steps from the aisle up to the transept. One parishioner has stumbled and tripped and the Parish Council is concerned that another accident could result in serious injury. The Parish Council were unable to... View Details

Bed transfer rail

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Our client had recently dispensed with a hospital-type profiling bed and bought himself a much nicer looking one.  But like the profiling bed, his new bed only came with a particular type of grab rail and our client has a... View Details

Arjo Sara Stedy additional cross rail

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Our client has a Swedish product called an Arjo Sara Stedy which is used to help his transfer from sitting to a standing position.  However, the nature of his chair and folding leg rest means his care team struggled to... View Details

Treadmill adaptation for boy with cerebral palsy

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This was for a 4 year old boy who needed to use a treadmill to help him develop his leg muscles.  He couldn't reach the handrails so a lower set needed to be attached to the original hand rails. 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

Shower step

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To help an elderly gentleman access the shower. A particular requirement for this step was that it should be small and light enough to store within the shower cubicle when not in use. View Details

Bed rail for profiling bed

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Standard bed rails will not fit a profiling bed without interfering with the bed mechanism or rely on being clamped in position by the weight of the mattress on the bed frame, which is not usually sufficient. View Details

Child’s Parallel Bars

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The client has CP and needs help to gain confidence to walk without his wheeled walker. View Details

Shower step

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The client has to step up to get into her shower (which she can manage) but stepping down to get out again is difficult for her. We agreed that she needs an intermediate step in front of the shower to... View Details

Unusual gate latch

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A blind client needed a tall stair gate at the top of the stairs.It needed to swing both ways but be easily shut and opened View Details

Modify Parallel Bars

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The client has wooden parallel bars which he uses for physio strengthening exercises. However, they have broken, and he is unable to use them. The client requested bars made from stainless steel tube, so that they won’t break. View Details

Treadmill child safety rails

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The young client had spinal surgery and now needs intensive physiotherapy for 2 years.  To supplement his physiotherapy his parents have purchased a variety of equipment to help him exercise at home.  The treadmill is adult-size and they had a... View Details

Grab Rails for a double amputee

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The Client , a lady, had suffered from Sepsis.  This had caused the loss of both hands and both feet.  The NHS had provided prosthetic legs and a stair lift had been installed in her house to assist in movement... View Details

Detachable stair rail

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This rather unusual request came from the Parochial Church Council of St. Peter’s Church, Wootton Wawen, which is the oldest church in Warwickshire and one of the oldest structures in the Midlands. Near Stratford-upon-Avon, its tower dates back to the... View Details

Handrail for riser armchair

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New rail Side view Rail and feet One of two feet added To suit the changing condition of the client, the arm rest used during the client’s transition from wheelchair to armchair (made under job BK2017/42C) was modified.  The electric... View Details

Handrail

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The client required an indoor stair handrail in an awkward location, and the suggested Magic Rail was unsuitable. A bespoke angled rail was made and fitted.   View Details

Child’s steps

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A 3-year-old child with cerebral palsy is unable to walk unaided.  To promote her independence, her mother wishes her to be able to use the wash basin with minimal assistance.  She had already bought wooden steps and needed side rails... View Details

Standing aid

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The client’s spinal problem made it difficult to get up from a sitting position at his desk. A ladder-type stand was made that allows him to pull himself up.  For stability, it is bolted to the desk.  The client is... View Details

Standing frame

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Standing frame in use Frame folded The client is unable to stand on his own and spends most of his time either in a wheelchair or on a low stool while at school. A simple folding frame was provided with... View Details

Sofa arm support – under sofa

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The client has difficulty in rising from her sofa and did not want her sofa to be modified in any way. A padded arm rest was constructed which slips under the sofa  front and allows the client to use both... View Details

Treadmill side rails

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Unmodified treadmill Side rail A child needs to exercise on a treadmill but currently, his parents must hold him to provide support and stability.   Side rails have been clamped to the existing treadmill so he can support himself. Top bracket... View Details