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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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

Talking Guitar Tuner

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A previous excellent REMAP solution by Ian Mercer (Hertfordshire South), documented at https://remap.org.uk/solutions/audio-guitar-tuner/ for a guitar tuner with audible cues was the full inspiration for this new version. The new solution is based on a different commercial tuner and uses... 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

Dog treat dispenser for wheelchair user and helper dog

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The client approached REMAP with a need to be able to give a treat to their helper dog each time the dog obeyed an instruction. The client is a wheelchair user and has limited use of their hands, so therefore... 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

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

Lightweight Electric Grabber

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Our young client has progressive muscular dystrophy and is currently losing mobility and strength in his hands. Retrieving dropped items such as the TV remote control, mobile phone and toys whilst using his wheelchair is a big problem. View Details

Long-reach shower controller

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The client needs to be seated when showering and, because of the configuration of the shower cubicle, is too far from the shower controls to reach them. A simple arm engages with the control knob and allows it to be... View Details

One-handed knitting

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This client wanted an aid to allow her to continue knitting after losing the use of her left arm as a result of a stroke. 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

Dog Ball Launcher

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Our client wants to be able to interact with his dog by playing fetch, but finds it challenging due to his reduced mobility. Therefore, to overcome this challenge, our REMAP engineer has expertly designed and created a bespoke dog ball... 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

Walker quick release clips

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A simple solution to allow a walker / rollator to be taken apart easily by a gentleman with arthritis, so it can fit in his car. View Details

Table extension and cup holder

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Fay has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair.  She would like to get close enough to her table to eat her food and drink her drink, but the table is too low for the wheelchair arms so her carer has... View Details

Dog Lead Adaptation

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Our client is a professional dog walker who was struggling with clipping a dog lead to the dog's collar due to osteoarthritis in her hands and fingers. This simple adaptation of a carabiner clip has enabled her to carry on... View Details

Velcro Shoe Grabber

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Modification of a mechanical grabber to allow velcro shoes to be removed independantly. Completed by Scott Elliot of the Cleveland REMAP panel. View Details

Sleeve rolling device

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This client needed a device to help roll up one sleeve as she only has one usable arm following a stroke. View Details

Sound recording intercom conversion

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Our client is a Parkinson's sufferer and found the AC buzzer in his flat intercom too loud and sharp, and needed something which didn't make him jump every time the doorbell was pressed. View Details

Scalextric control adaptation

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Our young client has CP and was unable to grip and operate a conventional Scalextric trigger control. View Details

Supermarket trolley linkage

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Our client has MS and relied on her wheelchair and help to get around, but found that her new wheelchair had side frames that were much further back than usual, such that she could no longer use the special wheelchair... 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

Table place setting template

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The college student has no fine muscle control and often will spasm when trying to use his hands. Laying the table for banquet service is part of the curriculum and currently the student is unable to participate. 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

Wheelchair dashboard and side troughs

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Our client uses his Class 3 (road legal) wheelchair extensively. Whilst a Class 3 mobility vehicle (i.e. wheelchair or mobility scooter) has a V5 and is allocated a registration number by the DVLA, it isn't compulsory to display it -... View Details