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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Raise reclining chair

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Alternative solution The client’s Stressless Consul reclining chair was unusual, having a circular base in the form of a ring. Beneath the ring was a plastic 'bearing' to allow the chair to rotate. To establish the correct height, the chair... View Details

Boccia -picking up the boccia balls

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A member of the public has posed a question on the website, in relation to the bowling projects “Did you manage a solution for picking up boccia balls?” Does anyone know the answer?  I can remember projects for bowling the... View Details

Foot supports for sit-to-stand aid

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Rota Stand Ankles requiring support Board showing supports and padding Board in place, with covers fitted Aid in use The client ankles are not strong enough to support her weight when using a Rota Stand when transferring from one seated... View Details

Seat foot rest

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Original unsuitable arrangement Foot rest extension fitted… .. with padding added. The footrest of the client’s reclining armchair did not fully support her feet. A footrest extension piece was made with tubular supports that mated with tubes fixed to the... View Details

Carbon fibre company required

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(posted by Paula Allchin)   Liz Riley from South Devon has asked if anyone has any links with companies that produce carbon fibre products.  They are helping someone with a shoulder harness for disabled archery players.  He is looking to upgrade his... View Details

Guide dog and electric wheelchair need to be controlled but only one hand

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(posted by Paula Allchin) Can anybody help Hilary Cresswell (Lancs NW) please?  A blind wheelchair user would like to have a Guide Dog but he needs to be able to control his electric chair whilst holding the dog’s harness and... View Details

Improved braking on walker-trolley

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Typical walker-trolley Modified wheels The client has motor neurone disease and uses a walker trolley to get around the house, but finds the brakes are not good enough to provide the required stability. It was found that the poor braking... View Details

Restraint harnesses

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Harness for use in vehicles Harness for use while walking – rear view … … and front Client is a very active adult with learning difficulties and uses a Model 28 Crelling restraint harness when travelling in a vehicle (in... View Details

Wheelchair threshold ramps

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Ramp in position Ramp folded The client uses a Symmetrikit chair which has an unusually wide footprint and so standard threshold ramps are not wide enough to be used to allow her to pass through her patio doors into the... View Details

Stove top guard

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  The client needs a guard to hold pans on top of his kitchen stove while he stirs. The stainless steel cage clamps on the side of the stove.     View Details

Cordless drill steady

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  Mounting bracket Stand for outdoor use Workbench stand Drilling workpiece on bench Sawing wood with mitre block The client’s cerebral palsy makes it hard for him to hold steady the cordless drill that he uses for his DIY projects,... View Details

Urine bottle stand

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Bottle on stand Rear view showing height adjustment Cage fixing arrangement The client is unable to stand and urinate without risk of spillage because he needs to use his one hand to hold a support, ie. he needs to urinate... View Details

Folding changing table

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Table in position Table without mattress showing both handrails Table folded up Leg brace The client is a double amputee and requires a stable table to allow his career to fit and remove his sling. A infant’s cot mattress was... View Details

Wheelchair bumper

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Client with inoperable broken hip often needed to have legs raised.  The wheelchair utilised special leg raisers which were vulnerable to breakage as were the occupant's legs when manoevring.  Solution was to clamp a mount onto the wheelchair with a... View Details

Feeding device for man with tremor

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(posted by P Allchin) Please reply to Howard Gadian essexwest@remap.info Essex west have asked for help with the following: To summarise the service user I am working has - Severe upper and lower limb tremor (benign essential tremor) - Chronic... View Details

Objects to explain spinal injury required

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(posted by P Allchin) Please reply to Ella if you have any ideas My name is Ella Provan and I work for Back Up, a charity supporting people affected by spinal cord injury. I lead on the schools inclusion service... View Details

Dinner tray collection trolleys

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Finished trolleys Underside of tray trolley showing tray drop mechanism Original trolleys Trolleys in use A special needs school had two trolleys which were used by the children to dispose of food waste, cutlery and crockery after their midday meal.... View Details

Modify a sit-to-stand aid

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The client uses a sit-to-transfer aid with his wife or carer’s assistance.  However, when he stands using the equipment, his right foot turns inwards which affects his ability to bear weight.  View Details

Model maker’s bench

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Current working method Bench open Bench folded Leg mechanism The client currently builds his model ships in his rather cramped spare bedroom, usually on a board placed on his bed, meaning he has to lean over the bed, exacerbating his... View Details

Feeding pump control

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The client uses a feeding pump.  She does not have the strength to turn it off if the tube blocks overnight when no carers are present. The aluminium handle clips onto the pump control knob and provides the additional leverage... View Details

Urine bottle holder

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The client is a wheelchair user and needs assistance to hold a urine bottle when in use while sitting on his commode. A stainless steel bracket clipped to the frame of the commode supports the bottle.  A camera tripod ball... View Details

Walker umbrella attachment

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General Assembly A2 PT Metric DWG Model ( Umbrella Clamp Item 1 A4 LS Metric DWG Mo View Details

Adjustable display stands

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Pupils at a special school need to interact with various displayed symbols.  Stands were required to hold these symbols, leaving the teacher free to assist. Three height-adjustable floor-mounted stands were made, using standard A4 clipboards to hold the printed symbols.... View Details

Water activity stands

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Underside showing non-skid matting At a special school, the children use plastic washing-up bowls for water play which were too easy to upset. Simple wooden plinths with a suitably sized cut-out were made.  Non-skid matting on the underside was found... View Details