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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Wheelchair footrest release

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The client is unable to reach down to release her wheelchair footrests to allow them to be rotated out of the way. Replacement footrests were bought from the manufacturer that use a vertical push release.  The release button has been... View Details

Bath tap and plug operators

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Bath tap operator Bath plug operator Bath plug operator lower end The client is unable to bend sufficiently to operate the taps and plug while sitting in her bath. A tap operator was made out of 22mm chromed steel pipe... View Details

Treadmill side rails

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Unmodified treadmill Side rail A child needs to exercise on a treadmill but currently, his parents must hold him to provide support and stability.   Side rails have been clamped to the existing treadmill so he can support himself. Top bracket... View Details

Catheter bag drip tray

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The client was concerned that drips from the catheter bag hung on the side of his bed would stain the carpet. A small plastic tray was purchased and clipped to the bag support stand with fold-back clips.   View Details

Modified toy car

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The car before modification …   … and after A terminally ill child with Cockayne Syndrome wants to be able to play in her own toy car, but her disproportionately long legs means she cannot use a standard one.  A... View Details

Tablet deblisterer

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Other similar designs… Owing to arthritis, the client is unable to remove his arthritis tablets from their foil blister pack wrapping.  The blister pack is placed onto the platform with one tablet lined up with the plunger.  Pressing the plunger... View Details

Toileting support

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Completed seat back in position. SS parts and one of the two webbing straps. Client requires support to maintain an upright position on her toilet at home. The style of the toilet means that the commercial toileting support systems cannot... View Details

Leg Exerciser for Standing Exercises

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  The Leg Exerciser folds flat for storage or transport. To use, raise the frame to the vertical position and secure with the bolts and wingnuts. The bar adjusts from 22cm to 50cm in height. Adjust to a comfortable level below... View Details

Modified Bariatric Walker for 6′ 8″ man

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Remap were asked to modify a bariatric walker to assist a 6 feet- 8 inch tall man. The existing walker could be adjusted to a maximum of 950mm height to top of handles, a dimension of 1010mm was required.  ... View Details

Modified Pedals for an Exercise Machine

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Remap were asked to modify a pedal exercise machine. The brief was to help the user to retain their feet on the pedals during exercise whilst in a sitting position. This was achieved by securing a pair of the user’s... View Details

Boy-Proof Secured Safety Gate

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This young client had some learning difficulties but was very inquisitive and adept at some tasks, including opening his safety gate. To ensure he is safe in his room at night a standard type of safety gate has been used.... View Details

Bed Mounted Foot Support

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This client's posture is bent forward and this means his centre of gravity can incline him to fall forward. He normally sits on the side of his bed to get help with his personal care. It would be helpful if the bed... View Details

Modified Wheelchair Footrests

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This client uses a conventional wheelchair for mobility, inside and outside the home. He likes to spend time cooking but finds it difficult to access the worktops and appliances from his wheelchair. In particular the conventional footrests prevent close approach to... View Details

Reverse-Braked Walker

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    This project was to help a young woman regain walking skills after many years in a wheelchair. Several wheeled walking aids had been tried and it was established that the walker needed to be parked with brakes on,... View Details

Dexterity and Thinking Aids

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  Four dexterity aids were requested to help clients practice fine manipulations. The four aids were a 'Tower of Hanoi Puzzle', 'Buzzer and Wire", 'Nuts and Bolts' and a 'Door Lock'. The request was, that the small scale door that could... View Details

Interactive Display Board

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This project takes the form of a vertical board, ideal for use in an educational environment. Various different interactive elements can be easily fixed onto the board. The interactive display board will fold flat for storage and can be adjusted... View Details

Integral Swivel Chair Transfer Board

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The Transfer board addresses the issues of transferring to and from a wheelchair to an office type chair which rotates and is on castors-the office chair has no brake. The user must have sufficient upper body strength to affect a... View Details

Stairlift leg support

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Legs supported by board and client’s own weight Cord restraint Board stored when not in use The client is a wheelchair user and must keep her legs straight. Her wheelchair has leg supports to achieve this, but her stairlift does... View Details

Buggy failsafe brake

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Modifications to the buggy wheels Modifications to the buggy handlebar New parts New clamp to fix new brake cable to existing brake rod.  Identical clamp was used to fix the cable at the other end to the new brake bar... View Details

Seat belt buckle release tool

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The red button must be depressed to release the belts.   A mother with rheumatoid arthritis is unable to open the buckle of her child’s car seat belt. A simple G-clamp was made that can be slipped around the buckle. ... View Details

Wheelchair head restraint

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The client required a bespoke head restraint to fit her bespoke wheelchair.   View Details

Adult stairgate

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  Client is unsteady on his feet and  is concerned he could fall down the stairs at his home while moving along the landing during the night to visit the bathroom.  Because of the limited space, the gate had to... View Details

Tablet touch screen aid

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The client was unable to operate the touch screen of his iPad Tablet because his condition made it impossible to keep his index finger straight. A shaped finger splint made from 2mm thick ABS is held in place with two... View Details

Car seat protector

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Wooden frame to protect the seat rails and fabric fitted under seat base Finished foot well with ‘new’ carpet   The client is an adult male with learning disabilities who, when sitting on the rear seat of his car pushes... View Details