News & Stories
The People Making Things Possible – Aurore
Aurore (or Hnin San) is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Huddersfield and completing her placement year as... Read more
Volunteering as a REMAP Branch Chair – Maggie Bracher
Maggie Bracher outlines her involvement with REMAP over time, and her experience as chairperson of the Southampton and West Hants branch. Having had a father... Read more
Celebrating Trustees’ Week with Stuart Wheeler
As part of Trustees’ Week, we’re shining a light on the incredible people who guide and support our organisation behind the scenes. In this special... Read more
Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day 2025: Rebecca’s Story
World Occupational Therapy Day celebrates the role of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in promoting health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, highlights the... 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
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
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
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
