News & Stories
Rebecca’s Handrail
We’re celebrating 60 years or REMAP by looking back at the lasting impact we’ve had throughout that time. Today we wanted to share a lovely... 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
A Turning Table for Margaret
Margaret has been affected by Motor Neurone Disease and now needs assistance with many aspects of day-to-day life. Her son lives with her, and she... 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
Could You Run for REMAP?
Join team REMAP at the iconic Great North & Great South Runs! Secure yourself one of our charity places and help us make more things... 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
Solutions for New Mum Natalie
REMAP has supported new mum Natalie by adapting her baby equipment, including pram, cot and safety gate, to make them wheelchair user friendly. She has... Read more
Clare’s archery bow mount
REMAP engineers created a bespoke bow mount for Clare, so she could fulfil her ambition of becoming an archer. Clare Taylor from North Wales is... Read more
Helping Wendy and her Assistance Dog
Our client, Wendy, uses a mobility scooter and was looking for a safe solution so she could tow her assistance dog, Carmen. Although Wendy had... Read more
Winter 2023 Newsletter
We have recently published our latest newsletter with latest updates, information and examples of our work. You can download this here. Read more
Creating a Foot Operated Guitar Strummer!
After a severe stroke prevented a client from strumming his guitar, our Leicestershire and Rutland branch engineered an ingenious solution. Our client’s lifetime hobby was... Read more
Ball Launcher Is A Hit for Client & His Dog
Our Brighton & District Branch was recently approached by a disabled client who needed help to keep his active dog entertained. Due to his disability,... 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
GET RIDING WITH OUR HANDLEBAR ADAPTOR
This client, a young girl, has radial dysplasia meaning her right arm is shorter than her left and she has limited grip strength in her... Read more
REMAP’s 2023 AGM & Awards Highlights
Our Annual General Meeting and Awards Ceremony took place at the NCVO Offices in London on the September 28th, 2023 and was broadcasted live to... 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
£230,000 Funding Secured from Motability for the Moving Forward Programme
REMAP, the renowned charitable organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of people with disabilities through custom-made equipment, is thrilled to announce that it has been... Read more
Join REMAP Essex Central at this year’s Volfest!
Join Us on Chelmsford High Street for this year’s VOLFEST! Be it a day, a month or a lifetime commitment, whatever time and energy you... Read more
Lizzie Gets Creative!
Lizzie has Cerebral Palsy, which means she cannot use her hands for tasks like painting. Lizzie likes to participate in art therapy sessions but being... Read more
Assessment Car for Rehabilitation Patients
The East Kent Neuro Rehabilitation Department see many patients daily, helping to enable independence, rehabilitation and recovery from injury or illness. Previously, the department had been... Read more
A Raised Balcony For Brian
For several years, Brian has used a wheelchair and as a result, has been unable to access his balcony at home. Due to the geometry... Read more
Kirah’s wheelchair adaptation
Kirah decided to volunteer with Remap to make a positive change for others in their lives. Having lived experience of disability herself, she has helped... Read more
