Business Details
Your Trusted Disability Care Partner in Leicester
Mosaic 1898 is a Leicestershire-based charity with over 120 years of experience dedicated to enhancing the lives of disabled individuals and their supporters. Established in 1898, we provide life-enhancing care, advocacy, and inclusive opportunities for disabled adults and children, promoting independence, equality, and dignity. Our services include person-centred care at home and in the community, direct payments support, advocacy, day services, accessible leisure activities, and respite care. We work closely with local authorities, healthcare providers, and families to deliver tailored solutions that address individual needs while challenging societal barriers faced by disabled people.Our team of experienced professionals is committed to fostering inclusion through innovative programs, including accessible boat trips, holiday homes, and family-friendly outings. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of care, evidenced by our registration with the Care Quality Commission and ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and representation for disabled communities.
Services
Home Care
Community Support
Direct Payments Advice
Advocacy Services
Accessible Leisure
Respite Care
Supported Living
PMLD Support
Family Outings
DBS Checks
Highlights and features
- We have over 120 years of experience supporting disabled individuals.
- Our services are fully person-centred and tailored to individual needs.
- We operate registered care services with CQC oversight.
- We offer unique accessible leisure opportunities like adapted boat trips.
- Our direct payments support helps over 1,100 individuals manage care budgets.
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission (CQC)
What people say
Dedicated staff
Inclusive services
Accessible activities
Personalised support
Valued community impact
Services
Colton Care
Colton Care provides person-centred home and community support for disabled adults. Our services include personal care, medication assistance, overnight care, and community engagement. We support individuals with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and dementia to live independently. Our trained team builds meaningful relationships while ensuring safety and dignity in every interaction.
Direct Payments Support
Our Direct Payments Support Service helps disabled individuals manage care budgets through payroll administration, managed accounts, and employment guidance. We assist with recruitment, legal compliance, and financial management for personal assistants. This service empowers over 1,100 clients across Leicestershire to maintain control over their care provision while meeting employer responsibilities.
Creating Opportunities
Creating Opportunities offers adult day services, accessible boat trips, and holiday homes for disabled individuals. Our weekday groups in Leicester include arts, sports, and outdoor activities tailored to personal goals. The Sunbeam II canal boat provides accessible trips, while North Norfolk holiday homes offer fully equipped, wheelchair-accessible accommodation with specialist mobility equipment available.
Liberty Advocacy Voice
Liberty, Advocacy and Voice provides legal representation and advocacy services for disabled people. Our Paid Persons Representatives support over 650 individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring their rights are protected. We also facilitate lived experience groups that empower disabled people to influence policy decisions and challenge discrimination in healthcare and social care systems.
Children's Services
Children's Services deliver weekend activity groups, holiday clubs, and family outings for disabled children in Leicestershire. Our fully-funded programs cater to ages 7-18 with personalised activity plans. We offer respite support for families through structured sessions featuring arts, sports, and sensory-friendly experiences like adapted cinema trips, helping children develop social skills in safe environments.
Questions
What services does Mosaic 1898 offer for disabled adults?
We provide home care, community support, day services, respite care, and advocacy for disabled adults across Leicestershire.
How can I access direct payments support?
Our service helps manage care budgets through payroll administration, managed accounts, and employment guidance for personal assistants.
Are your leisure activities accessible?
Yes, we offer adapted boat trips, accessible holiday homes, and sensory-friendly family outings designed for disabled participants.
Do you provide services for children?
We run weekend clubs, holiday activities, and family outings for disabled children aged 7-18 in Leicestershire.
How does your advocacy service work?
Our Paid Persons Representatives support over 650 individuals under the Mental Capacity Act, protecting their rights and challenging unlawful restrictions.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Leicestershire, with some services extending to North Norfolk for holiday accommodations.
