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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Drinking pump and stand

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Our client was in the final stages of MND where he had lost most of his ability to move, and when he wanted a drink, he was having to be fed cup to mouth. However, he had a bit of... View Details

Nappy changing frame

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First time mum found it difficult to change a dirty nappy with limited use of her right hand. Her wriggly baby was forever putting his foot in the wrong place! Mum wanted a similar design to the one found under... View Details

Game for Blind or Partially Sighted

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The Essex branch of the charity Deafblind UK found it very difficult to entertain blind or partially sighted people, singularly or in groups, they were aware of a games console made by Essex Central Remap for people with disabilities, but... View Details

Voice Control Of Electronic Device

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As I have been on furlough this is a learning exercise as to how to control a device via a web page.# Voice control is a common requirement for many - and many commercial devices are now available via Alexa... View Details

Wooden Elbow Crutch

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The client is young and active and had childhood polio. He uses commercially available aluminium elbow crutches but they fail at the length adjusters after about three months.  He asked if remap could provide something sturdier and longer lasting. View Details

Outdoor Childs steps and Ramp

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The client has CP and limited vision. She desperately want to walk but need equipment to help her and boost her confidence.  There is a particular need to help her get used to climbing steps in preparation for her attending... 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

Long Stick with cushioning feature

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The Client was a lady, registered blind, whose Guide Dog had retired. His successor lasted about six weeks before deciding that the life of a Guide Dog was not for him and the lady is now reliant on a long... View Details

Servo-assisted drum kit modification

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Young client with cerebral palsy is a keen drummer, however has limited use of this legs, so experiences difficulties with using the high hat and bass drum, which are both pedal operated. The traditional way of dealing with this issue... View Details

Relocate Feeding Tube Stand

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The Occupational Therapist contacted us saying: "Somebody from Remap previously made a fantastic stand to attach this child's overnight tube feed to his profiling bed. This attached into the existing socket on the bed-frame at the head end of the... View Details

Shower Chair Headrest

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The referral from the Occupational Therapist said: "This child has SMA type I/II. She has really reduced active movement and is dependent on adults for all changes of position. She uses a specialist wheelchair and requires a high level of... View Details

Ventilator Trolley

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The client's named nurse told us "This 4 year old client is fully ventilated (24hrs) via a tracheostomy, and requires a suitable trolley, to enable them to move about easily whilst attached to the ventilator. The trolley needs to support... View Details

Special Doll

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A request was received from a local Children's Hospital.  A two-year old girl who had sepsis had indicated that she would like a doll that more closely resembled her condition.  Could we manage to create such an item? View Details

Off Road Wheelchair Trolley

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The purpose of this case was to enable a profoundly disabled child, who uses a bespoke specialist wheel chair, to be taken to new places and benefit from additional positive sensory experiences to improve quality of life.  Our client wanted... View Details

Cooker Hob Guard Modification

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The client is a power wheelchair user in her home. She had experienced an accident while trying to remove a pan from her cooker hob. The gas taps for the hob were at the front of the hob, in the... View Details

Coat Dressing Aid

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The client has MND which affects his arms so he has difficulty raising them above waist height. Getting dressed is a problem. He can get into a light coat or cardigan by hanging it on the back of a high-back... View Details

Guitar support for Wheelchair user

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He plays in a number of local bands near his home in Littlehampton. The weight of the guitar was beginning to cause stress issues around his neck via the guitar strap, so he was looking for an easy way of... View Details

Ankle Brace

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  Beneficiary, now 8 years of age, was born 9 weeks prematurely and as a result has Cerebral Palsy. This affects her left leg and balance and has prevented her from being able to ride a tricycle due to her... View Details

Gutter frame customisation

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The client is 6 feet 4 inches and could not find a gutter frame to suit his height. The requirement was for two complete frames to allow the client to be discharged from hospital. View Details

Breezi chair modification

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To make a foldable footrest for an existing chair for a client with special needs. View Details

Yale door opener

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The client has a high security night latch with a lever that, due to MS, she can neither turn nor reach from her wheelchair.  She has limited arm movement and grip and only in her left hand.  The door latch... 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

Folding toilet step

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A school requested Remap to make a folding toilet step for an exceptionally small pupil but which could also be used by others. View Details

Hands Up Alternative

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The client is 9 years old and attends a mainstream school. She is significantly affected by her cerebral palsy. Her cognitive and social ability means she is keen to engage with the curriculum and with her peers. However, her physical... View Details