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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
The broken caliper, before John's repairs

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
Steve restoring a camper van, one of his other engineering-based hobbies.

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
John in his workshop

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
Adithya smiling

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
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Thank you, Fred.

Our Brighton & District Remap Branch, held a special meeting in July, not only to welcome back everyone to the first group meeting since early... Read more
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