News & Stories
A New Season Through David’s Lens
A custom camera mount designed by a REMAP volunteer is helping David continue capturing beautiful photographs of the birds in his garden. Last year, one... Read more
Daniel Can Bike Again!
After two years without his bike, Daniel is riding again thanks to support from a REMAP volunteer. Daniel is a disabled young man with physical... Read more
The People Making Things possible – Carol
To celebrate Student Volunteering Week, Carol - who started volunteering with REMAP as an engineer during her final year of study - discusses her role... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Aurore
Aurore (or Hnin San) is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Huddersfield and completing her placement year as... Read more
The Importance of Assistive Technology
Our client, Simon, discusses what assistive technology means to him and why it's so vital for him and other disabled people. Assistive technology is a... Read more
Volunteering as a REMAP Branch Chair – Maggie Bracher
Maggie Bracher outlines her involvement with REMAP over time, and her experience as chairperson of the Southampton and West Hants branch. Having had a father... Read more
David Reid Awarded MBE
We are thrilled to announce that David Reid, a long-standing volunteer with REMAP Scotland, has been awarded the MBE (Member of the Order of the... Read more
Meet Matt — Part of Our 2026 London Marathon Team
Get to know Matt French, the other half of our amazing Team REMAP who are taking on the London Marathon in April. Matt French, a... Read more
Giving Lisa a Voice
How a custom solution from our Essex South panel helps Lisa call for help when she needs it. Lisa has cerebral palsy and lives in... Read more
Meet Fiona — Part of Our 2026 London Marathon Team
Fiona Egan will be one of the amazing members of Team REMAP taking on the 2026 London Marathon. She shares how she got into running... Read more
New REMAP branch launches to support disabled people in Southwest London
A new branch of national disability charity REMAP has launched to provide custom-made equipment for disabled people across Richmond, Kingston and New Malden—free of charge. The new Southwest Greater... Read more
Ann’s Head Pointer
For years, Ann has relied on a makeshift head pointer to use her computer. Now, thanks to one of our dedicated volunteers, she finally has... Read more
Celebrating Trustees’ Week with Stuart Wheeler
As part of Trustees’ Week, we’re shining a light on the incredible people who guide and support our organisation behind the scenes. In this special... Read more
Celebrating World Occupational Therapy Day 2025: Rebecca’s Story
World Occupational Therapy Day celebrates the role of Occupational Therapists (OTs) in promoting health and wellbeing. This year’s theme, Occupational Therapy in Action, highlights the... Read more
Making Ben’s Workout Accessible
Ben reached out to REMAP with a specific challenge: accessing a hand-bike at his local leisure centre. Despite using similar equipment for years at a... Read more
Hollie’s Custom Medical Trolley
Hollie, who has complex medical needs, shares how two of our volunteers designed a custom solution to help her manage vital equipment and medications more... Read more
Putting Nicola and Zach Back on the Road
Nicola shares how REMAP have supported her, from the perspective of her beloved springer spaniel, Zach. There once was a little dog called Zach Who... Read more
Helping Michelle Venture Outside Again
Michelle, who has recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and is completely blind, explains how a REMAP volunteer has made her feel secure again when... Read more
Reclaiming a Hobby for a Talented Client
How one of REMAP’s custom solutions has made photography accessible once again. Our client, Val*, lives with a progressive condition that causes weakness in her... Read more
Brothers in Action: Team REMAP at the Great North Run
This past weekend, two of our incredible volunteers, Danny Rees and Simon Rees, proudly represented Team REMAP at the iconic Great North Run — and... Read more
Shay’s Custom Wheelchair
Charley explains how REMAP have supported her young son, Shay, and given him some independence. Shay was a 28-weeker identical twin born in emergency C-section... Read more
Michelle’s Step Up for Horse Riding!
How a custom mounting block has given Michelle, a disabled horse rider, more independence. Michelle is an avid horse rider. She is also a wheelchair... Read more
