Bespoke Pram Attachment for a Wheelchair

Gary uses a walking stick and was finding it difficult to step out into his garden through his patio doors. The door threshold and drop onto the existing step meant he had nothing within reach to hold for balance, increasing the risk of a fall. After discussion with Gary and the occupational therapist, REMAP volunteers…

Oliver was born with a brain tumour and the operations and chemotherapy he has undergone over the last 4 years has slowed his development meaning that he is unable to walk or crawl. He has a rockingchair which he is able to lie in and rock himself but he is outgrowing it. The problem was…

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…

Rachel has cerebral palsy, affecting her balance and fine motor control, and plays boccia using a wheelchair. She was advised that her accuracy would improve if she could stabilise her body by holding onto the chair with one hand while throwing with the other. Commercial options and temporary solutions such as straps and bungee cords…

Taylor has bilateral above-knee amputations following meningococcal sepsis in infancy. While he does use prosthetics at times, he more often moves without them and therefore has a very short stature. This made everyday kitchen tasks—such as cooking, baking, and washing up—difficult, limiting how involved he could be at home. Taylor wanted to be more independent…

Mr Murray requires a specialised toilet transfer aid due to limited grip and the need to hook his arm around a support. Following a bathroom reconfiguration, the previous floor-to-ceiling pole was no longer in a suitable position. Vic Brown adapted a drop-down arm support with a vertical folding post, allowing Mr Murray to safely stabilise…