Edge Life Programme

Referrals Now Open - Next Intake: January 2026

The Edge Life Programme is a part-time, specialist-supported day programme for young adults (ages 20 - 30) 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.

This part-time (22.5 hours per week) programme takes place on Mondays*, Tuesdays*, Wednesdays*, Thursdays and Fridays* in Musselburgh for 51 weeks each year.

*Attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays is dependent on the cooking group you are allocated to

The Impact of the Life Programme

What happens at Edge Life?

Independent Travel Training

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 30 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 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Be eligible for funding through their local social work department

*iPads supplied by Edge