News & Stories
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
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
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
Fundraising can be Fun!
Raising funds can be daunting and nobody enjoys asking for money. However, the MK panel have found one method that is fun. Nikki tells us... Read more
Steve’s Shower Solution
REMAP engineer, Steve Groves, adapted a shower control lever for a client who did not have enough wrist strength to work her shower valve. Steve... Read more
Fred Maillardet: 48 Years with REMAP and Counting
Fred first became involved with disability in the early 70s through his detailed biomechanical study of muscle actions in the leg during walking which earned... Read more
Happy Volunteers’ Week 2024!
This Volunteers' Week we're celebrating our amazing volunteers who help make life better for disabled people across the UK! These are some of the reasons... Read more
John’s First REMAP Project
Engineer, John Davies, takes us through his first project as a volunteer after recently joining REMAP. My first client was an older man whose leg... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Steve
Steve, pictured above restoring a camper van, one of his other engineering-based hobbies. Steve Groves takes us through some of his favourite solutions since joining... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – John
Engineer, John Dunnett, gives a first-hand account of what it’s like to be a REMAP volunteer, and some of the clients he’s helped along the... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Adithya
Adithya, one of our talented volunteer engineers, gives an insight into her background and what drew her to start volunteering for REMAP. I am from... Read more
Arabella’s Fitness Fundraising Challenge
Arabella’s father, Chris Rees, sadly passed away in June this year. Now she is seeking to raise money for REMAP in his memory. Chris was... Read more
Stephen and Danny’s Great North Run Success!
On Sunday 10th September, as thousands of runners hit the streets of Newcastle and Gateshead to take on the Great North Run, REMAP was proud... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Sally Elvin
Sally (pictured at the back) with Helen, a Remap client. Sally Elvin explains what it’s like to volunteer as a case officer for Remap. The... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Graham
Remap Volunteer, Graham Law has a dual role where he volunteers as a Secretary and an Engineer with the Leicestershire & Rutland branch. Graham has... Read more
