Edge Group Scotland

31/03/2026

⏳ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!

Calling all Social Workers, Learning Disability Teams, Teachers, Occupational Therapists, NHS professionals, and parents/carers supporting school leavers and young adults with learning disabilities, who are autistic and/or have other ASN.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 29𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝘆 - Submit your referral form ASAP!

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𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 (July Intake)
• Transitions Programme 16–19 yo
• Life Programme 20–35 yo

Our Programmes Deliver:
• Specialist social care support, strengthened by recognised, certified outcomes
• Practical life skills rooted in real-world experience
• Meaningful community and industry engagement, volunteering and employability pathways
• A supportive environment where every young adult can grow, participate and thrive

Grounded in specialist social care, our programmes support skills, confidence and participation that lead to positive destinations including volunteering, employment and greater independence.

Programme info: https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/day-services

31/03/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸.

Every week, we see progress happening during our programmes — but some of the most powerful moments come directly from the young adults themselves.
Building confidence. Developing practical life skills. Trying new experiences. Taking steps towards greater independence.

These are the steps that lead to greater independence and positive futures — and hearing it in their own words makes it even more meaningful.

This week’s feedback says it best: "They helped in my confidence and pushed me out of my comfort zone and believe in me."

Explore more real outcomes and success stories here https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/success-stories

All feedback is gathered from young adults and families as part of our ongoing outcomes and review process.

30/03/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸.

Despite the weather, the group successfully navigated their way there, putting real-world travel skills into action before taking on the climb up Berwick Law. A brilliant challenge that called for planning, confidence and teamwork from start to summit.

The famous ponies stayed out of sight, but the hoof prints on the Law confirmed they weren’t too far away. 🐴

Travel Training plays a big role in building confidence, independence and real-world skills. Find out more about why we do so much of it here at Edge: https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/news/the-road-to-independence

28/03/2026

Don't forget....the clocks go forward 1 hour tonight ⏰

it might be one less hour in bed, but longer days, lighter evenings and spring properly on the way..... a fair swap if you ask us!

27/03/2026

𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲…

This week was all about Leek & Potato Tray Bake.

From knife skills and safe food prep, to seasoning, timing and working with fresh ingredients — this one packed in essential, real-world kitchen skills. Add in a healthy, budget-friendly dish that’s easy to adapt, and it’s a brilliant step towards greater independence.

Nutritious, practical and super tasty. A seriously strong week in the kitchen.

27/03/2026

You've got to be in it to win it..... 👇👇👇

🏉 RAFFLE TIME – WIN A SIGNED EDINBURGH RUGBY SHIRT! 🏉

The Edinburgh Rugby Fans Group are raising money for Edinburgh Inclusive Rugby Team 💙

🎁 Prize: Edinburgh Rugby training shirt worn and signed by Stuart McInally!
🎟️ Tickets: £5 each
📩 To enter or for more details, contact: Nicola@EdinburghRugbyFans.co.uk

All proceeds go towards supporting inclusive rugby in Edinburgh 🙌
Please share and help us spread the word!

27/03/2026

*IMPORTANT*
Calling all Social Workers, Learning Disability Teams, Occupational Therapists, NHS professionals, teachers, and parents/carers supporting young adults with learning disabilities, who are autistic and/or have other ASN.​​

🔔 The 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 for the July intakes of our specialist supported day programmes is: 29𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 2026

𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀
• Transitions Programme (16–19 yo)
• Life Programme (20–35 yo)

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿
• Specialist social care support, strengthened by recognised, certified outcomes
• Practical life skills rooted in real-world experience
• Meaningful community engagement, volunteering and employability pathways
• A supportive environment where every young adult can grow, participate and thrive

Grounded in specialist social care, our programmes support skills, confidence and participation that lead to positive destinations including volunteering, employment and greater independence.

⏳ 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 — early referrals are strongly encouraged to allow time for assessment, funding processes and transition planning.

Programme details: https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/day-services
Referral form: https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/service-referral-form

26/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱.

Volunteering isn’t just about helping out. It’s about building confidence, developing real-world skills, being part of the community, and seeing the difference your efforts make. From teamwork and communication to responsibility and independence — the impact goes far beyond the task itself.

If you’ve not read it before (or fancy a wee reminder), our blog explores exactly why volunteering is such a powerful part of what we do.

Take a read 👇
https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/news/why-do-we-volunteer

25/03/2026

✨ 10 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ✨

Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens step by step — learning what works, building on strengths, and evolving to better support the young adults we work with every day.

Over the past ten years, Edge has grown from early beginnings into structured programmes, accredited outcomes, expanded environments, and more opportunities for real progress. The approach hasn’t changed — but how we deliver it has continued to evolve.

This is the story of how Edge has transformed over the past decade — and how those changes have strengthened the support, structure and opportunities available today.

Explore 10 Years of Transformation and follow the journey:
🪄 https://www.edgegroupscotland.com/10-years-of-transformation

24/03/2026

100% 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

Meaningful progress looks different for everyone — but impact matters. Participants consistently report increased confidence, independence and engagement, supporting readiness for the next stage of their journey.

Our programmes blend practical life skills and meaningful experiences, delivering specialist social care support with recognised, certified outcomes, in a supportive environment where every young person can grow, participate and thrive.

Find out more about our programmes 👉https://bit.ly/3NVaiD

𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 2025