Edge Life Programme

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 Qualifications Scotland 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.

* New for 2027 * This is a 1-year programme taking place Monday to Thursday (30 hours per week over 4 days) for 48 weeks each year.

Intakes:

January 2027 | Referral deadline: 27th November 2026
July 2027 | Referral deadline: 28th May 2027

Life Programme: Skills for Life, Learning & Work

Travel & Transport
Practical Cookery
Sport, Health & Wellbeing
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 ➤

Accredited Pathways

We offer structured programmes where participants gain Qualifications Scotland-accredited qualifications as part of their individual journey to independence. As a Qualifications Scotland approved 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.

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