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Hollie with the adapted trolley

Hollie’s Custom Medical Trolley

Hollie, who has complex medical needs, shares how two of our volunteers designed a custom solution to help her manage vital equipment and medications more... Read more
Nicola and Zach using the adapted wheelchair with the added box.

Putting Nicola and Zach Back on the Road

Nicola shares how REMAP have supported her, from the perspective of her beloved springer spaniel, Zach. There once was a little dog called Zach Who... Read more
Michelle using her white stick with the help of her added wrist support.

Helping Michelle Venture Outside Again

Michelle, who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and is completely blind, explains how a REMAP volunteer has made her feel secure again when... Read more

Reclaiming a Hobby for a Talented Client

How one of REMAP’s custom solutions has made photography accessible once again. Our client, Val*, lives with a progressive condition that causes weakness in her... Read more

Brothers in Action: Team REMAP at the Great North Run

This past weekend, two of our incredible volunteers, Danny Rees and Simon Rees, proudly represented Team REMAP at the iconic Great North Run — and... Read more

Shay’s Custom Wheelchair

Charley explains how REMAP have supported her young son, Shay, and given him some independence. Shay was a 28-weeker identical twin born in emergency C-section... Read more

Michelle’s Step Up for Horse Riding!

How a custom mounting block has given Michelle, a disabled horse rider, more independence. Michelle is an avid horse rider. She is also a wheelchair... Read more

Raising Comfort for Henry

How a simple REMAP solution has made daily life easier and more comfortable for our client, Henry, and his wife, Eve. How a simple REMAP... Read more

Mya’s Splash of possibility!

Diane explains how REMAP are helping her daughter, Mya, reach her full potential as a water-skier. It's been amazing to link up with REMAP. My... Read more

Carol’s Custom Exercise Solution

When Carol struggled to use her pedal exerciser safely, she turned to REMAP for help. With limited mobility and a need for a practical, space-saving... Read more

How Motability Foundation Helps REMAP Empower Wheelchair Users Across the UK

At REMAP, we believe everyone deserves the freedom to live independently, comfortably, and safely. And thanks to the incredible support of Motability Foundation, we’re reaching... Read more

International Women in Engineering Day

On the International Day of Women in Engineering, we celebrate Temitope Pupuru, one of REMAP’s exceptionally skilled volunteers. In her own words, she explains her... Read more

Honouring a Remarkable Volunteer: Graham Law made an MBE!

We are thrilled to congratulate Graham Law, Engineer and Secretary of our Leicestershire & Rutland panel, on receiving an MBE in the recent King’s Birthday... Read more

Helen Courquin Shines at Roma Para European Cup with REMAP Support

We’re thrilled to share the incredible success of Helen Courquin, GB Para Archer and REMAP client, following her outstanding performance at the Roma Para European... Read more

Fareda’s Impact as a REMAP Volunteer

As part of Volunteers' week, we celebrate Fareda, one of REMAP’s exceptionally skilled Medical Engineers. In her own words, Fareda explains what it’s like to... Read more

The People Making Things Possible – Kim

Kim explains how she volunteers for REMAP as a way of giving back for the invaluable solution one of our engineers made for her late... Read more

The People Making Things Possible – Temitope

As part of Volunteers’ Week, we’re shining a light on Temitope Pupuru—one of REMAP’s dedicated volunteers—who shares how giving her time has made a difference... Read more

Happy Volunteers’ Week 2025!

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re proud to celebrate the dedication of our 770 incredible volunteers who make a real difference in the lives of disabled people... Read more

Update: Kim’s Step for REMAP Challenge

Kim Doubles Her Challenge – 10,000 Steps for REMAP! You may have seen that Kim – a quadruple amputee and inspirational advocate for sepsis awareness... Read more

Kim’s Step for REMAP Challenge

During May Our lovely client Kim is taking on the challenge of walking 5,000 steps a day on her prosthetic legs to raise money for... Read more

A Diverse Practice Placement Collaboration

We were recently featured in the OTnews magazine, in an article exploring the value of diverse practice placements for Occupational Therapy (OT) students at the... Read more

Carrie’s Journey to Improved Mobility Equipment

Thanks to our engineer’s innovative work, Carrie now has a wheelchair that supports her unique needs, helping her stay mobile and independent. The Challenge Carrie... Read more

The People Making Things Possible – Fareda

Fareda AlWakeel holds a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Medical Engineering from the University of Leeds and has joined REMAP as a Medical Engineer! She shares the... Read more

Katie’s Transfer Board is Still Making a Difference Six Years On!

Katie kindly shares her experience of being supported by remap six years ago, when she received a bespoke transfer board that is still essential to... Read more
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