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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Modified bath transfer bench

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Bench with extension pieces fitted Extension pieces with boxwood dowel inserts, grooved to ensure free drainage. Legs with extension pieces fitted, retained with SS screws. The client’s bath transfer bench has adjustable legs to cope with the difference in height... View Details

Water Toy/activity centre

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The client was a residential centre for disabled children who wanted a garden toy which involved moving water with as many interesting features as possible. “Activities” were constructed on weatherboard (OSB3) with a sump or tank in the base. Plastic... View Details

Reduce height of commodes

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Original wheel New wheel as delivered New wheels as modified New wheels fitted The client had been supplied with two commodes but, being only 4ft 9inches, she found the seats too high to use. The commodes were fitted with large... View Details

Wheeled garden seat for amputee

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Finished seat Forming the seat cushion Underside of seat showing screw height adjustment and plywood board tool tray The client is an amputee and requires a wheeled seat to allow her to continue with her gardening.  The seat cushion needs... View Details

Activity stand for prone child

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Activity stand in use Activity stand Frame A severely disabled child needs an adjustable stand to hold her toys so she can play with them while lying prone. First thoughts of modifying a commercial over-bed table were dismissed after it... View Details

Portable ramp special hinges

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The client has an aluminium folding ramp but when unfolded a hinge protrudes upwards and interferes with his wheelchair footplate. Special double-pivot hinges were made so that they sit flat.   Before After hinge assemblies View Details

Kitchen trolley gutter arm supports

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The client uses a kitchen trolley to get around the house, resting her forearms on the top of the trolley. This is uncomfortable and the trolley tends to tip forward. Gutter supports were made from 150mm long x 75mm half... View Details

Special floor seat for tiptoe walker

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The client is an 8 year old boy with sever tiptoe walking and needs to sit comfortably on the floor and maintaining his ankle at the correct angle to stretch his Achilles tendon and calf muscles. A special adjustable floor... View Details

Recliner chair raisers

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The client has a Parker Knoll type recliner chair and needed it to be raised by about 2.5”. The base frame is made from steel sections and no commercial product could be sourced. A plinth was made from 3” x... View Details

Kitchen cupboard wire baskets

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The client, aged 92, has severe back problems and limited movement to bend down and is having difficulty reaching shelves in two corner kitchen cupboards. Can Remap adapt the shelves with a means allowing pulling out the baskets A set... View Details

Ramp for exercise frame

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Bristol Panel case ref. 115-08 The client is a wheelchair user and has a wooden exercise frame. The wooden frame has a small ramp which he has to move over when exercising. He has asked if we could make a... View Details

Special settee raisers

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The client, who uses a wheelchair, has difficulty getting up from her settee, as it is too low. Standard chair raisers are not suitable. The subject settee is a 3 seater leather settee standing on 4 feet each 50mm high,... View Details

Recliner chair raisers

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  The client has a Recliner chair that is too low for her to easily get up from. The chair is described as being supported by a rail type foot either side, so standard chair raisers are not suitable. The... View Details

Hairdressing scissors mods

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The client has an enlarged thumb and is having difficulty in using standard hairdressing scissors. Modifications were carried out as below.   View Details

Special bed raisers

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The bed legs were an awkward shape and needed to be raised 4 inches. Raisers made as below.   View Details

Modified walking frame to ease adjustment

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The walking frame pictured was modified by drilling a number of holes at 2 inch intervals on the top bar supports and a hole in the supporting legs. The clamping devices were replaced with bolts and wingnuts   View Details

Bed step 9.5 inches

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Special wheelchair iPad mount

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The 10 year old client needed a. iPad mount for his wheelchair which which attaches at the right level to avoid neck pain. Commercial devices did not suit.   View Details

Padded window guard

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The client who is a wheelchair user is liable to hurt themselves on a bus window due to uncontrolled movements. A foam pillow was covered in leatherette type material and fitted with suction cups to attach to the window when... View Details

Settee guard for baby

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The client needed an easily removable guard to fit to a sofa to stop her baby from rolling off. This was constructed from 1/2” plywood and comprised a padded board with forks, also plywood, which could be tucked under the... View Details

Fresnel Lens Holder

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Client has very poor eyesight and difficulty in reading. A large lightweight magnifying lens in a holder was required. A Fresnel Lens was acquired, and a frame to support it was made from 10mm plywood. All edges were sanded smooth,... View Details

Padded arm gutter supports for trolley

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The client (96yrs) uses a trolley to get around her house. The client leans forward on the trolley, with her forearms resting on the 23mm diameter tubular rails either side of the top of the trolley. Her arms tended to... View Details

Powered wheelchair folding controls modification

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The client has a wheelchair with power conversion. It is a new Invacare Active3 (manual) fitted with Alber e Fix battery powered conversion kit and the control box extends far forward beyond front of armrests, causing problems approaching a desk... View Details

Modified keyboard table

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A table was modified by altering the table angle, extending the leg to give adequate foot room and attaching a grip mat to the keyboard. Bristol panel case ref. 814-04 View Details