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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Special lifting beam over bed

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The client needs to pull herself up in bed and lower herself onto her wheelchair on either side of the bed, using straps. She has a floor mounted ‘A’ frame mounted overhead beam but it is too short and takes... View Details

Keypad lock operating tool

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The client has learning difficulties and does not recognise numbers. He has been given an allotment near his home as he is a very keen gardener. The allotment has a keypad lock however which he cannot operate. It is necessary... 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

Threshold ramp

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The client was unable to cross an internal threshold with his wheelchair. The standard threshold ramp was too steep and too flexible. The new ramp is stiffer and longer giving a gentler slope.  It is also longer on one side... View Details

Gas fire control knob turner

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The client who has limited standing, reach and gripping capability, has a gas fire with the control low down towards the back. It has to be pushed down, turned 300 degrees and then held to light. The client is unable... View Details

Aid to put on outdoor clothing (cape)

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The clients condition leaves her very weak, and unable to lift her arms. She has a powered wheelchair, with which she is very confident and skilled but is unable to put on an outdoor coat independently. She has an overhead... 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

Gloves to prevent biting

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(posted by Paula Allchin) The following is a request to the Tyne panel who would appreciate any ideas please. Alistair Moat acmoat@googlemail.com  Thanks for speaking to me on the phone yesterday.  I am on OT working in a special school,... View Details

Days Medical Solstice wheelchair head/footrest mod

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The client has a problem with its elevating leg rest system where his legs slip between the calf supports and footrests. Also the head support is inadequate. The wheelchair was modified by fitting an upholstered panel and one piece footrest,... View Details

Arm rests for special chair

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Lowered handles for treadmill

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The client, aged 7, has a treadmill to help her condition. The handles are too high. New handles were made from steel tube with ends bent to form clamps. Handlebar tape was applied.   View Details

High chair medical equipment tray

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The clients are children who have cerebral palsy. They use special wheeled chairs but when moving around they need to carry a lot of medical equipment with them  (ventilator etc). Special wheeled trays were constructed which can be attached to... View Details

Special snooker cue rest

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The client has difficulty in forming a cue rest with his hand. A rest body was made from hardwood and the rests 3-D printed in plastic. There are two different supports and spacers, and an M5 button-headed socket screw.The support... View Details

Special small balance bicycle

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The client is small for his age (inside leg 190mm). A standard balance bicycle had been obtained by his parents and wheel sizes reduced from 200mm to 125mm diameter. The saddle was still too high (300mm) and this needed to... View Details

Kitchen wire baskets

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The client suffers from sever arthritis and has difficulty in bending to access her kitchen floor cupboards. Wire baskets were purchased form B&Q and fitted using appropriate brackets. A hook tool was made to enable her to pull the baskets... View Details

Projector – best not too expensive for Remap presentations?

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(posted by Paula Allchin) The Oxford panel would like advice please on which projector to buy for Remap presentations.  They do not want to spend much money on the projector but obviously want a reliable product which does not have... View Details

Data transfer from iPad to tv

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(posted by Paula Allchin) Stephen Green has a referral he would like help with please. A client with very restricted arm movement and little strength wants to read a book by transferring data from her Ipad mini to her TV.... View Details

Window opener

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The client struggles to open the uPVC windows of her flat because her condition does not allow her to depress the release button and turn the handle easily. The tool is made from 22mm plastic tube and two Tee pieces.... View Details

Window opener

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The client has arthritis and has difficulty in reaching and operating her window latch to open the window. A special opening tool was made as there were no commercial alternatives to suit. It was constructed from 22mm o/d aluminium tubing,... View Details

Wheelchair ramp

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The client wishes to have wheelchair access from a utility room down two steps into the garage. The supplied briefcase ramp was too wide to fit in the door opening and would not allow the door to be closed with... View Details

Modified lifting harness

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The client uses a monorail hoist but, because of his height and the low ceiling, the hoist cannot lift him high enough. The spreader bar was removed and replaced by two climber’s carabiners to connect the chest harness directly to... View Details

Sock aid

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The client struggles generally with dressing, in particular putting on his socks, because he is unable to bend to any degree due to his condition.  The dressing aid supplied by social services required too much bending.  A commercial aid that... View Details

Moveable cot sides

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Due to an injury a mother is unable to lift her baby into and out of her cot and so requires a fully opening cot side.  The counter-balanced cot side can be opened and closed with minimum effort.   View Details

Scooter board

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Scooter board Guard around casters to deter little fingers An autistic child needs a scooter board to aid sensory development of a size larger than commercially available ones. The board was fitted with a clear plastic cup, cut to a... View Details