News & Stories
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
Alex Gibson’s 24-Hour Rowing Challenge
Alex Gibson, founder of the charity Challenging MND, has once again defied the odds with an extraordinary 24-hour rowing challenge. Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Rebecca
Rebecca, a final-year Occupational Therapy student, is one of REMAP's amazing Health Professional volunteers who provide our Engineer/Makers with valuable expert advice. Balancing her volunteer... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Farhiya
Meet Farhiya, a dedicated student who will soon be taking the next step in her academic journey, pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering. But before... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Uthara
While working towards her Master’s in Artificial Intelligence, Uthara also made a significant impact as a Case Officer with REMAP. In honour of Student Volunteering... Read more
Enrique’s Favourite Toy
Jai reached out to REMAP for help when her 18-month-old son, Enrique, began outgrowing his beloved baby gym. Despite Jai's search for bigger and taller... Read more
Regaining Independence with a Nifty Solution
When our client contracted Covid early in the pandemic, it led to sepsis and multiple amputations. With no fingers or thumbs, everyday tasks like eating... Read more
Supporting Hazel Across A Decade
Hazel, who is a wheelchair user due to post-polio, explains how REMAP has assisted her twice in the last ten years. "REMAP made a wonderful... Read more
Leon’s Remote-Control Car
How REMAP helped Leon take control! A few years ago, Leon watched a family member having fun with a high-speed remote control model car and... Read more
Kerry’s Powerchair Table Attachment
Kerry, an Assistant Social Worker and a powerchair user, gives her feedback about her experience of REMAP. Kerry reached out to REMAP for assistance in... Read more
Jane’s Painting Helmet
Jane explains how REMAP helped her express herself, by custom-making a helmet that allows her to paint with her head. “Hello everybody, my name is... Read more
The Impact of Making Things Possible in 2024
2024 has been a truly historic year for REMAP as we proudly celebrated our Diamond Anniversary—60 years of making things possible. This remarkable milestone is... Read more
Making Talia Smile
Clair reached out to REMAP on behalf of her daughter, Talia, as Talia couldn't enjoy the park like other children. Talia is a happy little... Read more
How REMAP Helped David Adapt His Mobility Aids
Our client, David, who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis almost 25 years ago, explains how REMAP volunteer, Jeremy from the leicestershire panel, has recently assisted... Read more
June’s Wheelchair Side Guards
June shares her experience of REMAP and the support she received to add clothes guards to her wheelchair. About two and a half years ago,... Read more
Making a Hob Safe and Accessible for a Visually Impaired Client
A client with a visual impairment contacted REMAP as she wanted to use her four-burner induction hob, a model with a smooth glass surface and... Read more
Thank You to Our Board of Trustees!
It’s Trustees’ Week! The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees and recognise the difference they make. We were delighted... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Annie
For World Occupational Therapy Day, we’re celebrating the incredible Occupational Therapists who make such a difference, like Annie Roberts. Before retiring, Annie signposted many clients... Read more
Dominic’s Folding Wheelchair Adaptation
Our client Dominic has multiple sclerosis and needed to switch from a fixed-frame wheelchair to a foldable one that could be stored on the roof... Read more
Bespoke Table for a Wheelchair User
Our client has advanced multiple sclerosis and uses an electric power chair. She was looking for a table that she could drive up to and... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Nikki
Milton Keynes’ Secretary, Nikki Hughes, explains more about her role and why you don’t have to be an engineer to volunteer with REMAP. Hello there,... Read more
Paul’s Fishing Rod Adaptation
Two years ago, Paul suffered a severe stroke that significantly changed his life. Before the stroke, fishing was his greatest passion, but he hadn’t been... Read more
