R E M A P
BRIGHTON AND DISTRICT
REMAP IS A UNIQUE CHARITY THAT IS SOLELY DEVOTED TO THE PROVISION OF CUSTOM DESIGNED AND MADE TECHNICAL AIDS FOR DISABLED PEOPLE.
OVERVIEW
THE NEED FOR REMAP
The commercial market provides a wide range of aids for the disabled, but to produce such items economically it can only address the mass market. As every person is an individual, disabilities can and do effect people uniquely.
In most instances the vast range of general aids commercially available (as can be seen at the Naidex exhibitions) can meet most requirements, but of course there is always something that someone needs that is not available.
So where can a disabled person find that unique item that would be just the thing to make the quality of life a little better? - REMAP
HOW DOES IT WORK
A group of volunteers called panels are located throughout the country to serve their local community. All the members have medical, engineering or other specialist skills to enable them to assess, problem solve,design and to adapt or make a piece of equipment to help a disabled person where the item is not available commercially.
Do you know of some one whose quality of life would be improved, if only SPECIAL equipment was available.
WHAT WE CAN DO ?
We can help you (or your medical adviser) to assess your special needs.
We can help problem solve to meet that need.
We can design equipment for that need.
We can adapt or make an item just for you.
We can help to find funding if necessary.
The improbable we do immediately the impossible just takes a little longer!!!
We cannot provide funds for commercially available aids or equipment.
We cannot recommend commercially available aids or equipment. We can sometimes suggest that a commercial device may be available and where this can be obtained, but it is stressed that an appropriate medical practitioner advises the suitability.
We will not design or build an aid if to do so would be against medical advice
- Photos of projects done by local members.
The local panel for Brighton & District can be contacted via the following:
Referrals to the Referral Secretary. - Brian Hudson.
General enquiries to the Secretary - Cathy Blake.
Telephone: 01444 233561
ALL WORK IS DONE ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS - ANYONE WISHING TO OFFER THEIR SKILLS OR TO MAKE A DONATION PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIRMAN OR SECRETARY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESSES.
NATIONAL CONTACTS
For other locations throughout the U.K. please see REMAP's National web site at
http://www.remap.org.uk
or Telephone 0845 1300456
OTHER CONTACTS
[
Brighton on line]
[
Citizens Advice Bureau Brighton & Hove] Tel: 0845 1203710
[
East Sussex Community Information Service]
[Sussex Beacon] Tel:01273 694222
Age Concern, Lewes Tel: 01273 467704
Please e-mail hudson@icsgroup.demon.co.uk
Please e-mail cathyw.blake@btinternet.com