News & Stories
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
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
