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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Following a prolonged illness and multiple major operations, a client with severe osteoporosis experienced profound loss of shoulder function, visual impairment, and difficulty with walking and daily activities. Commercial mobility aids and crutches were unsuitable, offering insufficient support for her shoulders and arms. Hospital Occupational Therapists suggested a referral to REMAP to explore bespoke options….
Richard has severe Parkinson’s disease and was struggling to get in and out of his upstairs bed. His double sprung divan bed meant that standard bed levers and rails could not be fitted safely. REMAP volunteers designed and made a bespoke hand grip to suit Richard’s reach and grip strength. The grip was securely mounted…
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…