Update on the future delivery of our Flat 108 Enabling Independence project.

The pandemic response imposed severe restrictions on the project and we had to cease engagement entirely from March 2020. This is in addition to a significant downturn in demand for our service pre-pandemic. Therefore, we have recently reviewed the viability of this project in the context of our wider operations and sadly reached the regretful conclusion to close Flat 108 with immediate effect.

It has been a joy to have been able to offer a service within our wider community, that has supported young people to develop their independent living skills, confidence and future aspirations over the last few years prior covid! We hope you understand this was not an easy decision to reach and we will continue to look for future opportunities to work together to benefit our young people in Leicester.

We would like to thank the parents & schools we have worked with for their support. Thanks to BBC Children in need for having confidence in the project and funding Flat 108. Lastly, thank you to the young people for helping us develop the project and learn from their experiences.

Flat 108

Enabling Independence

Flat 108 is a safe place in the heart of Leicester City Centre where you can get some extra support to be more independent. Our experienced Transitions Team offer one to one support or group settings to suit your needs.

Funded by

Are you aged 16-18 with a disability?

The service is free for young people with any disability including:

Physical or sensory disability
Learning disability or difficulty
Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism

We can help you with:

Shopping
Cooking and meal planning
Managing money
Cleaning and laundry
Personal care
Travel training
Socialising
Keeping Safe
Routines

We provide a safe place to:

Practise daily living skills that you can use at home or in the community
Help you with your confidence and self-esteem
Become more independent
Have more choice and control in your life
Think about your goals and what is important to you
Plan for your future
You can also try out an overnight stay!

Survey feedback needed

Heathwatch Leicester and Leicestershire are looking for participant to feedback in a survey they are carrying out. The aim of this project is to explore the experiences of SEND patients and carers when accessing dental services and the strategies in place to accommodate patients with special needs in Leicester and Leicestershire. If you’re an SEND patient or carer and would like to participate, you can complete the survey here.

Catch up on our most recent email newsletters

See our annual reports and impact of Flat 108

Annual Report 2017/18
Annual Report 2016/17

Media and Partnerships

Flat 108 has been a key resource for students of West Gate School and Ashfield Academy who have featured in a short film about the service. We also featured on the BBC in 2016 when we were awarded funding from Children in Need! We’d also like to mention Big Mouth Forum which gives a voice to disabled young people in Leicester.