Servo-assisted drum kit modification
Drum kit modification to allow the high hat and bass drum, normally operated by foot pedal, to be operated by hand.
Metalwork
Cooker Hob Guard Modification
Using the gas cooker, whilst seated in powered wheelchair. Client has burned herself burned /scalded herself moving the pots on the gas cooker.
Client can position wheelchair comfortably up to and underneath the gas cooker, she has some weakness in her hands which may have contributed to her difficulties moving the pots
Coat Dressing Aid
A Coat Dressing Aid to enable a man with MND to be able to put on an overcoat without assistance from others. He places his arms into the coat at low level when it is hanging on a bar. He then uses a radio remote controller […]
Ankle Brace
A very active 8 year old girl with CP finds riding a tricycle difficult due to her left ankle extending and her foot hitting the ground. An ankle brace has been designed and is now in regular use to prevent foot drop. The brace has also provided an added, unexpected benefit to aid walking
Gutter frame customisation
The client is exceptionally tall and could not find a suitable gutter frame to suit him. A special frame was made from standard components
Lift on Mobility Scooter
A man who had polio as a child is now in his 70’s and finds it difficult to climb on to his mobility scooter
Child’s walker with ventilator
Provide safe means of carrying a ventilator, two infusion pumps and an oxygen cylinder on a child’s walking aid
Unusual gate latch
A two way stair gate latch was required
Electrically Controlled iPad Support Arm
Colin wanted an existing iPad stand to be motorised to allow the iPad to be moved in front or away from him as required.
The solution was to use a 12 volt linear motor, controlled by very sensitive switches that Colin could operate, as he had very little movement in his hands due to his MND.
I can jump waves on holiday!
Twin with Cerabral Palsy wanted to use his âKâ walker on their 1st seaside holiday on the sand and in the sea.
Wheel polishing fixture
The client has a business polishing motorcycle wheels. He has specialist polishing equipment but to use It he must support the wheels for long periods in his hands. His medical condition is gradually causing a weakness in his arms and eventually will not be able to support weights for long periods […]
Mini Lift Platform Footrest
The client needed a raised platform on her Mini Lift to facilitate transfers several times a day.
Window Opener
The client had trouble opening windows in her kitchen due to height / mobility issues. She also had psoriasis which made gripping any kind of implement a struggle due to dry skin.
Lateral Anti-Tip Stabilisers
An eleven year old boy with sensory processing issues, finds it difficult to remain seated in class. He was rocking his chair back and forth. The school negated this risk, only for him to start throwing his weight sideways, putting him at risk of tipping to the side.
Travel Toilet Seat
A teenage client with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy, has uncontrolled athetoid movements, and needed to have an adapted seat in order to be able to use the toilet whilst away from home for social outings, and whilst away on holiday.
Feeding Stand
PEG Feed stand for a child.