Edge Life Programme

Intake Referral Deadline: 29th May 2026

The Edge Life Programme is a specialist supported day service for young adults aged 20–35 who have learning disabilities, are autistic and/or have other additional support needs (ASN). Designed to build confidence, independence and real-world skills, it provides a holistic and vocational approach that supports each individual to move towards their positive destinations.

Participants work towards SQA awards through personalised, practical learning experiences — delivering specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes that strengthen confidence, independence and the skills needed for everyday life.

This is a 1-year programme, delivered over three days* each week (22.5 hours), Monday to Thursday, across 48 weeks of the year.

*Your exact days will be set according to the group you join.

Life Programme: Skills for Life, Learning & Work

  • A GPS device showing directions from Western Harbour Park to Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland, with a map of the route.

    Travel & Transport

  • Two young men preparing food in a kitchen, with one chopping vegetables and the other assisting, surrounded by kitchen utensils and tools.

    Practical Cookery

  • People in wetsuits and bright green shirts learning to surf on surfboards in the ocean with a mountain and partly cloudy sky in the background.

    Sport, Health & Wellbeing

  • People attending a live outdoor music performance at a festival with a yellow stage canopy, set against historic brick buildings, with some audience members wearing black shirts supporting Scottish independence, while the performers are dressed casually.

    Employability: Workplace Preparation & Volunteering

Who is eligible for Edge Life?

All Edge Life Programme participants must;

  • Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years old

  • Have one or more of the following:

    • a learning disability

    • be autistic

    • other additional support needs (ASN)Be able to communicate verbally

  • Be self-ambulatory

  • Be willing to take part in outdoor activities

  • Be able to understand and follow safety instructions

  • Be able to attend to their own personal care and take their own medication

  • Have an appointed person who will communicate digitally with Edge Group Scotland’s Day Services Team

  • Be able to work in a group in a group environment

  • Be able to manage apps and communicate via mobile phone and iPad*

  • Involved in their own plan and want to plan their individual future

  • Be able to attend Edge HQ in Musselburgh on timetabled days (3 days per week)

  • Be eligible for social care funding through their local social work department

*iPads supplied by Edge

Applications for the Edge Life Programme can ONLY be accepted via the referral form linked below

Make a referral to the Life programme ➤

SQA Accredited Pathways

We offer structured programmes where participants gain SQA-accredited qualifications as part of their individual journey to independence. As an approved SQA centre, our experienced practitioners deliver specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes, helping young adults build confidence, develop independence and gain meaningful real-world skills.

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Referrals made easy!

To find out more about our referral process and eligibility criteria, and how we can help individuals achieve positive destinations, select the button below.

The next intake across all programmes starts in July. Referrals must be received by 29 May 2026

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Service Referral & Eligibility

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