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The People Making Things Possible – Adam

Adam Blenkiron has volunteered for Remap since 2021 as a Chairperson at his local group in Sheffield. Adam volunteers for Remap alongside working a full-time... Read more

Getting In The Garden

For many being outside has plenty of benefits, such as mood-boosting, stress reduction and relaxation. However, for some, getting in their garden can be difficult... Read more

Kirandeep’s Book Manipulation Aid

Due to reduced motor impairment of her hands and fingers, tasks for Kirandeep had become increasingly harder, especially reading. With a love for reading, Kirandeep... Read more

Bethany’s Cabin Bed Steps

In August 2017, At only 13 months old, Bethany suffered a stroke. This developed into a brain aneurysm and she had to undergo brain surgery... Read more

Supporting Exercise in Children & Young Adults with Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a condition that affects the coordination of movement, posture, and development. It can range from mild to severe, and people can be... Read more

Michael Unleashes His Creativity…

Michael discovered his love for art when studying at college. He quickly found that his passion lied with painting, but wanted just a little bit... Read more

Etta’s Beautiful Butterfly Chair

Meet Etta, a fiercely independent young girl who came to Remap with the simple request of wanting to sit at the family breakfast bar by... Read more

Helping Ava confidently ride her bike for the first time!

Ava’s family approached their local Remap group to see if our volunteers could adapt her bike so that she could ride confidently and safely. The... Read more

Malcolm’s Fishing Trolley

Ex-Soldier, Malcolm came to Remap looking for a support aid to help with his arthritis and back problems. Malcolm loves to go fishing, but he... 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

Cameron’s hoverboard adaptation

Cameron is a 9yr old speed demon and aspiring Astronomer, who happens to be hemiplegic following a stroke eight years ago after heart surgery. This... Read more

Adapting Theo’s Tractor!

Like most small boys, Theo loves tractors. Theo has a condition called tar syndrome, which means he was born with very small arms. Theo and... Read more

Helping Alun to carry on sheepdog handling!

Alun has been farming for many years and had relied on a sheepdog to help manage his sheep. He also regularly competed in sheepdog trials... Read more
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Celebrating volunteers week

As part of volunteers week, we want to recognise the contribution our volunteers have made to our charity.  The commitment and dedication of our volunteers... Read more
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Remap celebrates being awarded £98k from the National Lottery to support volunteer recruitment project over a two year period.

We have recently been awarded an initial £49,000 in National Lottery funding to support our life-changing work, creating custom-made equipment to help people with disabilities.... Read more

Supporting cancer patients through activity.

The Southampton & West Hants Remap volunteers have been working on a project for the patients at the cancer unit at a local hospital, who... Read more

Nothing stopping Miles now!

Miles is just like any other young boy; he is full of energy and always wants to be playing. Miles has cerebral palsy and needs... Read more
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Remap Supporters Invited to celebrate Captain Sir Tom’s Achievements in special fundraising event

New fundraising initiative over Captain Tom’s birthday weekend of Friday 30 April to celebrate his life and amazing achievements.   Captain Tom 100 invites people all... Read more

Seth tests his new beach walker!

Seth wanted to be able to walk and play with his family along the seafront. Seth has Spina-Bifida and requires a frame to support him... Read more

A memory that will be treasured

Within our 1982 yearbook, there is a very special picture of HRH Prince Phillip visiting the Remap stand at the Naidex exhibition. He watched intently... Read more

An update on Kane’s journey…

The volunteers at our Brighton Remap panel have been hard at work creating a solution for Kane that will help him become more independent. He... Read more

Charity merger will provide wider national coverage to support more people with disabilities.

On the 6th of April 2021, REMAP Scotland will merge with Remap 2010, its sister charity, to support the expansion of its service across the... Read more

Luke gets active and creative with his new gadget!

When 8-year-old Luke came to Remap for a life-changing support aid, the volunteers at our Airedale Panel were more than happy to help. Luke contracted... Read more

New post on Kane’s wheelchair

More news on Kane's wheelchair improvements from the Noel and the Brighton Panel.  Read all about it on DesignSpark.  The story continues with some clever... Read more
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