Remap (Scotland)

Forgue House
Forgue
Huntly
Aberdeenshire
AB54 6DA

Tel: 01466 730736
Mobile: 07736 796637
Web: www.remap-scotland.org
Best time to telephone: 8am - 8pm, Monday - Friday

The purpose of REMAP (Scotland) is to design, manufacture and supply “one-off” items of mechanical, electrical or electronic equipment, which assist disabled people to overcome specific problems encountered in their daily lives.

The charity functions through 14 voluntary, multi-disciplinary Panels covering most of Scotland. Panel members are mainly occupational therapists or engineers, the latter tasked with designing and manufacturing equipment for individuals when no suitable commercially produced alternatives are available.

Referrals are accepted from health professionals, social workers and other community workers and, of course, direct from individuals. Volunteers make no charge for their services, or the equipment supplied, although if referrals are initiated by the NHS or local authorities, they usually reimburse Panels for material and mileage costs.

Many examples of completed projects are included in the REMAP annual Yearbook, published in conjunction with our colleagues south of the border. Free copies may be obtained from REMAP (Scotland)’s National Organiser.

Typical project include:

• Adaptations of car indicator controls.
• Machine to turn book pages for MS sufferer.
• Tricycle for young girl with problems in both legs.
• Lifting/transfer bar to aid transfer from bed to wheelchair.

Contact should be made with the nearest Panel in the first instance; details can be found on the website (see above). In case of difficulty, or for more general issues, contact the National Organiser at the above address.