Edge Life Programme

Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: January 2026

The Edge Life Programme is a specialist-supported day programme for young adults (ages 20 - 35) who are autistic or have other additional support needs (ASN). It provides a holistic, vocational approach to support their transition to adulthood and empower them towards greater independence and their positive destinations.

The programme is delivered over three days* each week (22.5 hours), Monday to Thursday in Musselburgh, across 48 weeks of the year.

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

The Impact of the Life Programme

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have seen their self-confidence soar as a result of the Life Programme.

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are actively engaged and connecting with their peers in group settings.

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are expressing a positive outlook and approaching their futures with optimism.

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have identified personal goals and are actively pursuing their positive destinations.

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can recognise their individual progress and accomplishments.

What happens at Edge Life?

Group of young people waiting in line at a train station with glass ceiling, metal beams, and people standing with backpacks.

Independent Travel Training

Group of people on a beach wearing life jackets, preparing to paddleboard with a rocky island in the distance.

Group of young people, mostly males, standing in line at an airport security checkpoint, with a TSA agent and a stroller nearby.

Employability & Opportunities

Outdoor Sports & Activities

Edge Life Programme Independent Life Skills

Independent Living Skills

Health Cooking with the Edge Life Programme

Healthy Cooking

Supported Volunteering

Who is eligible for Edge Life?

All Edge Life Programme participants must;

Be Autistic and/or have Additional Support Needs (ASN)
Be between the ages of 20 and 35 years old

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 travel to and from Edge HQ in Musselburgh on timetabled days (3 days per week)
Be eligible for funding through their local social work department

*iPads supplied by Edge