Knitting Aids

R A client with limited mobility and strength uses a lightweight four-wheeled walker, which she stores in the boot of her Mini. Although the walker fits easily in the boot, she was unable to lift it in and out independently and had to rely on family support, limiting her ability to go out on her…

Vinnie is a five-year-old with a rare condition that causes significant difficulty with eating and a risk of choking. Mealtimes can take up to two hours, and for safety he spends much of the day seated in his specialist pushchair. To reduce risk and allow safe feeding both at home and when out, a stable…

A bespoke control system was fabricated to enable the client, Sally, to operate a sailing dinghy using a chin-operated joystick. This work replicates and adapts the successful electric steering modifications previously completed on another boat. The system consists of a neck-strap mount constructed from bent 6 mm stainless steel rod. A crossbeam, adjustable in height, is…

Gary uses a walking stick but was struggling to step out through his patio doors into the garden. The threshold and existing step offered nothing for him to hold onto, increasing his risk of falls. Following discussions with Gary and his occupational therapist, REMAP volunteers added a half step at threshold height and installed a…

Layefa has a complex left arm difference and was unable to hold the handlebar on his balance bike. Commercial solutions were unsuitable, and a creative approach was needed to enable him to ride safely. Stephan Ashford designed a bespoke attachment to allow control on the left side and adjusted the brake for use with his…

Derek, who has had a stroke, was struggling with bed transfers and had become fully reliant on a hoist. Although he could stand using a rotunda, weakness on one side meant he was unable to move safely from lying to sitting at the edge of the bed with carers. Derek was keen to reduce his…