News & Stories
The People Making Things Possible – Teiba Ahmed
As part of Volunteers’ Week 2026, we're shining a spotlight on some of the incredible people who make REMAP's work possible. Teiba Ahmed is an... Read more
Happy Volunteers’ Week 2026!
This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating our community of volunteers who help disabled people achieve greater independence and a better quality of life. From creating custom-made... Read more
Team REMAP at the London Marathon: Fiona & Matt Cross the Finish Line!
What an incredible journey it's been! Fiona and Matt have officially completed the London Marathon, and we couldn’t be prouder of their outstanding effort. After... Read more
Introducing our CEO, Andi Maratos
We are delighted to welcome Andi Maratos as our CEO. Andi has kindly answered some questions, sharing more about her background, motivations, and vision for... Read more
The People Making Things Possible – Martyn
Martyn, an engineer from our Bristol panel, discusses what drew him to volunteering with REMAP and what he gets out of it. I've developed a... Read more
Guitar Adaptations Help Paul Keep Playing
Paul has been able to return to playing the guitar thanks to a bespoke solution designed by volunteers at our Airedale branch. Paul started playing... Read more
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
