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A reminder that these opportunities are ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL WORK ASSESSMENTS AND FUNDING and will not be available for everyone.

If there is an assessed need to consider this option, the young person's social worker can advise what options might best suit the young persons needs and which might have capacity.

You'll find here some basic information about some of the options available including links to websites, social media pages and videos.

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A reminder that these opportunities are ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH SOCIAL WORK ASSESSMENTS AND FUNDING and will not be available for everyone.

If there is an assessed need to consider this option, the young person's social worker can advise what options might best suit the young persons needs and which might have capacity.

You'll find here some basic information about some of the options available including links to websites, social media pages and videos.

Please see further here: https://padlet.com/asnedinburghtransitions/day-services-and-supported-living-options-in-edinburgh-for-y-qhej3e2ilngz66ji/wish/NvylWEMJerzOW0OX

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THESE OPTIONS WILL REQUIRE ASSESSMENT AND FUNDING THROUGH SOCIAL WORK TEAMS and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. They are not available for everyone.

If there is an assessed need to consider this option, the young person's social worker can advise what options might best suit the young persons needs and which might have capacity.

You'll find here some basic information about some of the options available including links to websites, social media pages and videos.

Please see further here: https://padlet.com/asnedinburghtransitions/day-services-and-supported-living-options-in-edinburgh-for-y-qhej3e2ilngz66ji/wish/NvylWEMJerzOW0OX

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'Building based' refers to a day service or learning opportunities that are - at least in part - based inside their own building.

This could be:
- a building that the group/company own (or are leasing).
- a single building or several buildings.
- a small space that they use for occasional activities (not their 'focus') or a bigger space most activities take place in.
- a space that has had few adaptations including moving and handling equipment (e.g. if the space is rented) or a space with considerable adaptations/modifications.

You'll find here some basic information about some of the options available including links to websites, social media pages and videos. Your social worker (usually from the Young Adult Disability (YAD) team) can advise you on the best options to fit your individual needs.

It is really important to note that:
- a number of these day service options may be at capacity once you/your young person reaches their transition stage and therefore may be unavailable. Again your social worker (usually from the Young Adult Disability (YAD) team) can advise you on which will be available at the point of you/your young person's transition.
- Most have criteria that needs to be met in order for them to consider a placement and require their own assessments before a place would be offered.

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You'll find here some basic information about the options of community service that's available, including links to websites, social media pages and videos.

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- Most services will have their own criteria that needs to be met in order for them to consider a placement and require their own assessments before a place would be offered.

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What some people like/have liked about a building based service:
- Some parents/carers and young people have liked the building based service has similarities to the structure their young person experienced at school e.g. 'all in one place'; timings of the day. Some parent/s carers have found this tricky as timings are fixed and not flexible, and choices are limited to what the service offers.
- Some people feel certain services can give more opportunities for regular peer interaction.
- You will need to consider how to get yourself/your young person to the facility as most do not provide transport.
- Some services have a mix of different adult ages - including a number of older people.
- Some services are available only for younger aged adults - meaning there will need to be a plan for a further transition point to a new service provider.
- As capacity is limited to the number that the building can accommodate, there is the worry of whether the service will have space at the point of transition from school.

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What do some people like/have liked about community based services?

- can allow a young person to have a bespoke, person-centred service which can be reviewed/adapted regularly and easily.
- personal assistants giving the community service often can drive the young person themselves (in the young person's mobility car) or can accompany them on the bus helping transport concerns.
- flexibility of time - a number of community based services offer day, evening, weekend and even overnight services so can organise their service around the young person/the families needs.
- allow for 'real life' experiences and building life skills in the community - e.g. visiting a doctor's surgery and how to manage this; travel training; learning how to use a library etc.
- any future 'transition points', can be easier to manage and can be done over a longer time period (e.g. their personal assistant providing the community service can accompany them to a volunteer placement/supported employment with the same/similar support etc.).
- As there is no physical building belonging to the service, the capacity of the service is not limited by this.
- If attending college and there is a need for 1-1 support while there, the service can feel more 'joined up' (as part of your 'timetable').

- Some parents and young people have expressed concerns that the community based services do not have have their own building. However, a timetable can be made up of community/local services within buildings and can allow for more flexibility/choice/options.

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- Community based and outreach service.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with day service activities.
- PMLD support offered.

The Action group offers many other services too, including their employability service: Real Jobs | The Action Group and their parent/carer advice service: Team Advice | The Action Group

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- Building based support and/or community based support.
- Full or part time, daytime, evenings or weekends offered.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
- Moving and handling equipment/feeding/personal care needs support.

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- Community based and outreach service.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with day service activities.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 and 2:1 ratios.

The Action group offers many other services too, including their employability service: Real Jobs | The Action Group and their parent/carer advice service: Team Advice | The Action Group

Facebook: The Action Group | Facebook
Instagram: The Action Group (@theactiongroup_) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Community/outreach and at home support.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.

Facebook: Ark People Housing Care | Facebook
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For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Autism Initiatives

- Building based support and/or community based day support.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
- Social enterprise opportunities.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Autism Initiatives offer many other services too, including Number 6 - providing social opportunities and 1-1 advice: Number 6

Facebook: Autism Initiatives Scotland | Facebook
Instagram: Autism Initiatives (@autism.initiatives) • Instagram photos and videos

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For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Autism Initiatives

- Building based support and/or community based day support.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
- Social enterprise opportunities.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Autism Initiatives offer many other services too, including Number 6 - providing social opportunities and 1-1 advice: Number 6

Facebook: Autism Initiatives Scotland | Facebook
Instagram: Autism Initiatives (@autism.initiatives) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Building based support and/or community based support.
- Full or part time, daytime, evenings or weekends offered.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
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- Building based support and/or community based day support.

- Supported Accommodation options.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
- Moving and handling/feeding/personal care needs support.

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- Supported Accommodation options.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
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- Community/outreach and at home support.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.

Facebook: Ark People Housing Care | Facebook
Instagram: Ark People Housing Care (@arkpeoplehousingcare) • Instagram photos and videos

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For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: https://columcille.org.uk/

- Building based service with outreach/community activities.
- Small groups and 1:1 support may be offered.
- Full or Part time placements available.

Facebook: Columcille Ltd | Edinburgh | Facebook

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Autism Initiatives can offer.

For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Autism Initiatives

- Building based support and/or community based day support.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
- Social enterprise opportunities.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Autism Initiatives offer many other services too, including Number 6 - providing social opportunities and 1-1 advice: Number 6

Facebook: Autism Initiatives Scotland | Facebook
Instagram: Autism Initiatives (@autism.initiatives) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Outreach and/or community based day service.
- Supported Living options.
- Can offer respite opportunities.

Facebook: Community Integrated Care | Widnes | Facebook
Instagram: Community Integrated Care (@communityintegratedcare) | Instagram

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- Building Based and outreach and/or community based day service.
- Can offer full and part time placements.
- Can offer supported living opportunities.
- PMLD support can be offered - 1:1 or 2:1 support.

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Living well with learning disabilities

At CrossReach we believe that everyone has the potential to live life to the full.

We've been working alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs for over twenty years. For all of us here, the best part of the job is celebrating abilities and achievements, not any limitations you may have.

We'll encourage you to choose the services and packages that you need, plan your care and be involved in decisions affecting the way you live your life.

Our Young Adults Day Opportunities Service aims to offer a creative and dynamic alternative for young people and families in providing a positive transition from childhood to adulthood by introducing person-centred activities that support a pathway from school to independence.
Here are the specialist services we offer people with learning disabilities:

Please support us

Are you able to help CrossReach again at this most crucial time? You can set up a regular donation or make a one off donation below.

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- Building Based and outreach and/or community based day service.
- Can offer full and part time placements.
- Can offer supported living opportunities.
- PMLD support can be offered - 1:1 or 2:1 support.

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Living well with learning disabilities

At CrossReach we believe that everyone has the potential to live life to the full.

We've been working alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs for over twenty years. For all of us here, the best part of the job is celebrating abilities and achievements, not any limitations you may have.

We'll encourage you to choose the services and packages that you need, plan your care and be involved in decisions affecting the way you live your life.

Our Young Adults Day Opportunities Service aims to offer a creative and dynamic alternative for young people and families in providing a positive transition from childhood to adulthood by introducing person-centred activities that support a pathway from school to independence.
Here are the specialist services we offer people with learning disabilities:

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Are you able to help CrossReach again at this most crucial time? You can set up a regular donation or make a one off donation below.

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- Building based support and/or community based day support.

- Supported Accommodation options.
- PMLD support offered - 1:1 or 2:1 ratios.
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Facebook: Capability Scotland | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Capability Scotland (@capabilityscotland) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Part time classes.
- Can offer 1:1 and group options
- A focus on music activities.

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- At home/community support.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.
- PMLD support - may be able to offer 1:1, 2:1 ratios.
- Can offer respite services.

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- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with day service activities.

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- A focus on outdoor adventures and life skills.
- Building based and community/outreach activities.

The Edge group provide opportunities for 18-35 year olds, including a transitions programme and personalised day service opportunities with group or 1-1 support, respite services and residential trips. For further details, please visit their website here: Edge Group Scotland | Believe. Transform. Achieve (edgeautism.com)

Facebook: Edge Group Scotland | Musselburgh | Facebook
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Edge Transitions Programme offers a full-time, specialist day programme for school leavers with ASN who need a more holistic, vocational approach to support their transition to adulthood.

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- Community and outreach based support.
- Can offer respite services.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Facebook: Carr Gomm | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Carr Gomm (@cg_carrgomm) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Community, outreach and at home services.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.

Facebook: Leonard Cheshire | Facebook
Instagram: Leonard Cheshire (@leonardcheshire) • Instagram photos and videos

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For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Garvald Edinburgh | Support for people with learning disabilities in Edinburgh

- Building based day service.
- Full or part time placements available.
- Can offer 1:1 and group options.
- A focus on creative activities.
- Social enterprise opportunities.

Facebook: Garvald Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: #garvaldedinburgh on Instagram | Hashtags

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- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with community and outreach day service.

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- Outreach and/or community based day service.
- Supported Living options.
- Can offer respite opportunities.

Facebook: Community Integrated Care | Widnes | Facebook
Instagram: Community Integrated Care (@communityintegratedcare) | Instagram

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- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with community/outreach activities.

Facebook: Lifeways Group | Facebook

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- Building Based and outreach and/or community based day service.
- Can offer full and part time placements.
- Can offer supported living opportunities.
- PMLD support can be offered - 1:1 or 2:1 support.

Facebook: CrossReach | Facebook

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Living well with learning disabilities

At CrossReach we believe that everyone has the potential to live life to the full.

We've been working alongside people with learning disabilities, autism and other support needs for over twenty years. For all of us here, the best part of the job is celebrating abilities and achievements, not any limitations you may have.

We'll encourage you to choose the services and packages that you need, plan your care and be involved in decisions affecting the way you live your life.

Our Young Adults Day Opportunities Service aims to offer a creative and dynamic alternative for young people and families in providing a positive transition from childhood to adulthood by introducing person-centred activities that support a pathway from school to independence.
Here are the specialist services we offer people with learning disabilities:

Please support us

Are you able to help CrossReach again at this most crucial time? You can set up a regular donation or make a one off donation below.

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- Support at home and supported living opportunities.
- Their building based day service is based at Telfie Central Redwoods Telfie Central | Edinburgh (telfie-central.org.uk).

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The Redwoods Caring Foundation | Lives Fullfiled Through Love

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The Redwoods Caring Foundation supports people with learning disabilities across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

At Redwoods we aim to totally accept people for who they are - to recognise everyone's potential and to support them to accomplish their dreams. We have multiple facilities, each with a different purpose to help people in whatever way they need.

Purpose, beliefs & values

Our Purpose
Redwoods is established for the provision of care and support for those in need. This is as an expression of Christian faith in action. Primarily this will be care and support, in a variety of settings, for adults with Learning Disabilities, but may include any vulnerable group of people as the Directors see fit.

Our Mission is to demonstrate God's heart of love and His care to people who are vulnerable, particularly as a result of learning disabilities.

Our vision is that, through God's love, vulnerable people across Scotland will accomplish their dreams, reach their potential and live life to the fullest extent possible. As we expose people to the Father heart of God, their lives will be transformed and they will live life to the full. [John 10:10].

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The Redwoods Caring Foundation | Lives Fullfiled Through Love

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The Redwoods Caring Foundation is an Edinburgh-based charity that provides a variety of home and day care services for people with learning disabilities in the Lothians.

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- Children and young person's community based service, but have a building based service for those who might need this (please note there is no moving/handling equipment in the buildings).
- Full and part time options available.
- PMLD - can offer 1:1 and 2:1 support.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Facebook page: Supporting Positive Paths | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram page: Positive Paths CIC (@positivepathscic) • Instagram photos and videos

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Children & Young People's Service

Edinburgh & The Lothians

About Us!

Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service, provide 1:1 or 2:1 to young people with a range of additional support needs throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our support is mainly focused on providing short term respite for parents, in the form of weekend and after school support. We primarily offer support in the community however can provide in house support overnight sleepovers.

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Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service | Edinburgh, UK

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Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service, provide 1:1 or 2:1 to young people with a range of additional support needs throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our support is mainly focused on providing short term respite for parents, in the form of weekend and after school support.

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- A focus on outdoor adventures and life skills.
- Building based and community/outreach activites.

The Edge group provide many other opportunities for 18-35 year olds, including a personalised day service opportunities with group or 1-1 support, respite services and residential trips. For further details, please visit their website here: Edge Group Scotland | Believe. Transform. Achieve (edgeautism.com)

Facebook: Edge Group Scotland | Musselburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Edge Group Scotland (@edgeautism) • Instagram photos and videos

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Edge Transitions Programme offers a full-time, specialist day programme for school leavers with ASN who need a more holistic, vocational approach to support their transition to adulthood.

It is our mission to motivate change, develop independence and support the transition to adulthood in a practical and supportive life-skills programme.

This is a 2 year full-time programme taking place Monday to Friday (35 hours per week) for 42 weeks each year.

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Edge Transitions Programme | Transforming Transitions | Edge Group Scotland

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Transitions programme for 2023 S6 school leavers with additional support needs in Edinburgh and local surrounding areas. Find out more

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- At home and outreach and community based service.
- Supported living opportunities.

Facebook: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland | Facebook

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What We Do - Social Care Services - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

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Find out more about the social care services The Richmond Fellowship provides for mental health, learning disabilities and alcohol issues.

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Scottish Autism's day service can offer.

For more information about their day service and other opportunities, please visit their website here: Adult Services | Scottish Autism

- Building based service with community and outreach activities.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- PMLD support can be offered - 1:1 and 2:1 ratios.
- Supported living opportunities.

Facebook: Scottish Autism | Alloa | Facebook

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Scottish Autism Day & Vocational Opportunities

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Please click the play icon above for more information on Enable's services.

For more information about the day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Enable Cares | | Enable

- Community, outreach and at home services.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Enable offer many other services too, including Enable Works for supporting young people into employment opportunties : Enable Works | Enable and Enable Communities helping young people connect with their local area: Enable Communities | Enable

Facebook: Enable | Derby | Facebook
Instagram: Enable (@enablescotland) • Instagram photos and videos

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Scottish Autism's day service can offer.

For more information about their day service and other opportunities, please visit their website here: Adult Services | Scottish Autism

- Building based service with community and outreach activities.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- Supported living opportunities.

Facebook: Scottish Autism | Alloa | Facebook

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Scottish Autism Day & Vocational Opportunities

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Please click the picture above for Spotlight Support's Facebook page. For more information, please visit their website here: Spotlight Support | Edinburgh| West Lothian| Care in the community

- Young adult's community based service, but have a building for those who might need this.
- Full and part time options available, including opportunities for evening/overnight support.
- 1:1 and group activities.
- Can offer respite options.
- Spotlight staff offer break/lunchtime and other support at Edinburgh college (currently at the Sighthill campus only).

Instagram: Spotlight Support (@spotlight_support) • Instagram photos and videos

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Spotlight Support, Edinburgh and The Lothians. 273 likes · 1 talking about this. Spotlight Support is a community interest company providing 1:1 and group support to individuals with additional...

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- Community and outreach based day service.
- Can offer 1-1 care support at college/university.

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Inclusion Alliance is a voluntary organisation providing a service to people with learning disabilities or high support needs to lead full lives as members of their local communities. The organisation is a response to the desire of people with learning difficulties to lead inclusive valued lives that are not segregated from the rest of their fellow citizens.

One-to-one support is provided to men and women during weekdays between the hours of 7.30am and 5pm. Support hours can be used flexibly during the day according to the persons needs and wishes. Currently, the service is being used mostly by people as an alternative to traditional day care centres. The organisation is aware that flexibility is important for people and not every person is in receipt of full time support hours or may also wish to share support with other providers on different days and this is something which we are able to assist with where required.

The support provided by Inclusion Alliance is based around people's needs and desires and a great deal of time is spent developing the support with the person, and those close to then, to ensure that the support meets peoples wishes. The support provided is based in the community and involves tapping into resources such as local libraries, community groups and activities, volunteering and can also involve supporting people to attend College courses.

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Inclusion Alliance is a voluntary organisation providing a service to people with learning disabilities or high support needs to lead full lives as members of their local communities. The organisation is a response to the desire of people with learning difficulties to lead inclusive valued lives that are not segregated from the rest of their fellow citizens.

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Please click the picture above for more information about Sight Scotland's residential opportunities.

- Supported living/accommodation opportunities with day service activities.
- PMLD support.

Sight Scotland provide many other opportunities. For more details of their services within Edinburgh and the Lothians please visit their website here: Specialist Local Services For People With Sight Loss in Edinburgh & The Lothians (sightscotland.org.uk)

Facebook: Sight Scotland | Facebook
Instagram: Sight Scotland (@sightscotland) • Instagram photos and videos

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Specialist care and accommodation for adults

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Care for young adults with vision impairment & additional disabilities. A lovely homely setting tailored to give support in all aspects of daily life.

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Teens+ can offer.

For more information about their day service opportunities, please visit their website here: Home - TEENS+ (teensplus.org.uk)

- Building based support for young adults (17-20+ yrs) with community and outreach activities.
- Full time programme (5 days).
- Can offer 1:1 and group options.
- Can offer PMLD support (please note - their buildings do not currently have moving/handling equipment).
- A focus on continued education and learning opportunities.

Teens + offer many other services including social/evening opportunities: Friends+ service - TEENS+ (teensplus.org.uk) and for those transitioning to other services, they have their Next Steps programme: Next Steps - TEENS+ (teensplus.org.uk)

Facebook: TEENS+ | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: TEENs+ (@teensplusscot) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Community, outreach and at home services.
- Supported living/accommodation opportunities.

Facebook: Leonard Cheshire | Facebook
Instagram: Leonard Cheshire (@leonardcheshire) • Instagram photos and videos

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We are Leonard Cheshire and we provide support to people with disabilities to live, learn and work as independently as they choose whatever their ability.

We offer a variety of services including residential and supported living, therapy suites, social activities as well as training.

We believe in building a fairer, more inclusive society. One that recognises the positive contributions we all make.

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We support individuals to live, learn and work as independently as they choose, whatever their ability.

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- Community based support and at home service.
- Supported living options.
- Can provide 1-1 care support while attending college/university.

Thera provide many other services including their Gig Buddies service: Gig Buddies with Thera Trust | Thera Trust.

Facebook: Thera Trust | Facebook

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Thera (Scotland) supports people with a learning disability all over Scotland, including Highland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, East Lothian and Falkirk.

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- Building based support with community and outreach activities.
- Full time and part time options.
- Can offer 1:1 and group options (please note - their buildings do not currently have moving/handling equipment).

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Telfie Central is the day centre for the Redwoods Caring Foundation in Edinburgh, providing a range of activities for adults with learning disabilities.

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- Community and outreach based day service.
- Can offer 1-1 care support at college/university.

Facebook: Lifeways Group | Facebook

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- Community and outreach based support.
- Supported living/accommodation options.
- PMLD support.

The Thistle Foundation offer many other services including their transition planning programme 'The Big Plan': Thistle Foundation.

Facebook: Thistle Foundation | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Thistle Foundation (@thistle_foundation) • Instagram photos and videos

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Tiphereth can offer.

For more information about their day service and residential opportunities, please visit their website here: Tiphereth - Camphill in Edinburgh

- Building based day service with much outdoor and community activities.
- Supported living/residential options.
- Social enterprise opportunities.

Facebook: Tiphereth Camphill Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Tiphereth Print Studio (@printstudiotiphereth) • Instagram photos and videos

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Please click the picture above for Phoenix Therapy and Care's Facebook page. For more information, please visit their website here: Phoenix Therapy and Care – CareTech – home care in Scotland for illness, injury or disability – Phoenix Therapy and Care

- At home and community based support.

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Tiphereth can offer.

For more information about their day service and residential opportunities, please visit their website here: Tiphereth - Camphill in Edinburgh

- Building based day service with much outdoor and community activities.
- Supported living/residential options.
- Social enterprise opportunities

Facebook: Tiphereth Camphill Edinburgh | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Tiphereth Print Studio (@printstudiotiphereth) • Instagram photos and videos

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what UpMo can offer.

For more information about their day service, please visit their website here: Upmo

- Building based support for young adults with community and outreach activities.
- Full time and part time opportunities.
- Can offer 1:1 and group options.
- A focus on workshop learning opportunities, including ICT, art, drama, sport and employability activities.

Facebook: Upmo | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Upmo (@upmoproject) • Instagram photos and videos

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Please click the picture above to access their website.

- Children and young person's community based service, but have a building based service for those who might need this (please note there is no moving/handling equipment in the buildings).
- Full and part time options available.
- PMLD - can offer 1:1 and 2:1 support.
- Can offer 1:1 care support at college/university.

Facebook page: Supporting Positive Paths | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram page: Positive Paths CIC (@positivepathscic) • Instagram photos and videos

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Children & Young People's Service

Edinburgh & The Lothians

About Us!

Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service, provide 1:1 or 2:1 to young people with a range of additional support needs throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our support is mainly focused on providing short term respite for parents, in the form of weekend and after school support. We primarily offer support in the community however can provide in house support overnight sleepovers.

​

Find out some of the activities we do!

All The Fun In One Service

Team

Dedication. Passion. Care

Meet just a few of our team!

Some other resources in our community...

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Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service | Edinburgh, UK

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Positive Paths Children & Young People's Service, provide 1:1 or 2:1 to young people with a range of additional support needs throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Our support is mainly focused on providing short term respite for parents, in the form of weekend and after school support.

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- Building based day support with community and outreach activities.
- Full time and part time opportunities.
- PMLD support.
- Support living/housing options.
- Moving and handling equipment/feeding/personal care needs support.

Facebook: Visualise Scotland | Edinburgh | Facebook

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- Building based day support with community and outreach activities.
- Full time and part time opportunities.
- PMLD support can be offered - 1:1 and 2:1 ratios.
- Support living/housing options.
- Moving and handling equipment/feeding/personal care needs support.

Facebook: Visualise Scotland | Edinburgh | Facebook

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- Community, outreach and at home service.
- Can offer 1-1 care support at college/university.

Facebook: Primecare Health Ltd | Edinburgh | Facebook

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Primecare Health Ltd support packages help to make the difference between solitude or the need to rely on support from family or friends and the chance to lead a full and meaningful life filled with confidence, skills and activities that others take for granted. Staff undertake specialist Autism training and support plans reflect individuals sensory and communication needs.
Primecare Health Ltd is committed to provide a high quality and specialist service for individuals with Autism. We look to promote positive risk taking and service user involvement in the service that they receive.

Supported Living

* 1:1 or 2:1 support workers up to 24 hours per day
* Mentoring, advice and guidance
* The opportunity to learn new skills, gain independence, increase self-confidence and control.
* Daily living skills which will empower you to cook, clean or stay organised.
* Support with communication skills
* Opportunities for social interaction
* Support with your health and well-being
* Support to access recreational and leisure activities
* Develop money management skills

Our flexible outreach service helps provide people on the autism spectrum to access opportunities and activities outside of their home. This might include assistance to take part in their favourite sport, activity, support finding or in employment and accessing the community.

Our approach to education is tailored to each individual to help them succeed, enjoy learning and to make the best possible progress in a way that suits them. Primecare Health Ltd staff can provide one to one support, which can include: classroom support, note taking, scribing, creating review notes from lectures and tutorials, laboratory support, field trips and study support.

Primecare Health can offer emergency support and respite services to help families who need urgent support from an external agency. We can provide support in the home on a short or long term basis.

Duty of Candour

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Care at home and Autism Services in Edinburgh and West Lothian. Primecare Health Ltd's Social Care Workers supporting people to live independently in their own homes. Autism Practitioners supporting autistic individuals to learn life skills and build their independence.

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- Supported accommodation with outreach/community services.

Facebook: Voyage Care | Facebook

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- At home and outreach and community based service.
- Supported living opportunities.

Facebook: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland | Facebook

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What We Do - Social Care Services - The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

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Find out more about the social care services The Richmond Fellowship provides for mental health, learning disabilities and alcohol issues.

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- Community and outreach day support.
- Can support 24/7.
- Supported living/residential opportunities.

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Working together we adopt a partnership, building trust and to develop an individual plan. Focusing on potential, building confidence and skills to meet the individual's goals.

We recognise that tailored support will vary according to individual's needs and reflect this through the support that we offer. This can range form 24/7 support to less frequent engagement. Working together we support and build the essential everyday skills to live independently. Providing support to feel secure and fulfilled and strengthen relationships with family, friends and their community.

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Working together to support individuals lives as actively and independently as possible.

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Please click the play icon above to see a short video of what Scottish Autism's day service can offer.

For more information about their day service and other opportunities, please visit their website here: Adult Services | Scottish Autism

- Building based service with community and outreach activities.
- Full or Part time placements available.
- Supported living opportunities.

Facebook: Scottish Autism | Alloa | Facebook

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Scottish Autism Day & Vocational Opportunities

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Please click the picture above for Spotlight Support's Facebook page. For more information, please visit their website here: Spotlight Support | Edinburgh| West Lothian| Care in the community

- Young adult's community based service, but have a building based service for those who might need this.
- Full and part time options available, including opportunities for evening/overnight support.
- 1-1 and group activities.
- Can offer respite options.
- Spotlight staff offer break/lunchtime and other support at Edinburgh college (currently at the Sighthill campus only).

Instagram: Spotlight Support (@spotlight_support) • Instagram photos and videos

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Spotlight Support, Edinburgh and The Lothians. 273 likes · 1 talking about this. Spotlight Support is a community interest company providing 1:1 and group support to individuals with additional...

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- Community based support and at home service.
- Supported living options.
- Can provide 1-1 care support while attending college/university.

Thera provide many other services including their Gig Buddies service: Gig Buddies with Thera Trust | Thera Trust.

Facebook: Thera Trust | Facebook

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Thera (Scotland) supports people with a learning disability all over Scotland, including Highland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, East Lothian and Falkirk.

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Please click the picture above to access their website.

- Community and outreach based support.
- Supported living/accomodation options.
- PMLD support.

The Thistle Foundation offer many other services including their transition plannning programme 'The Big Plan': Thistle Foundation.

Facebook: Thistle Foundation | Edinburgh | Facebook
Instagram: Thistle Foundation (@thistle_foundation) • Instagram photos and videos

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- Supported accommodation with outreach/community services.

Facebook: Voyage Care | Facebook

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- Community and outreach day support.
- Can support 24/7.
- Supported living/residential opportunities.

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Working together we adopt a partnership, building trust and to develop an individual plan. Focusing on potential, building confidence and skills to meet the individual's goals.

We recognise that tailored support will vary according to individual's needs and reflect this through the support that we offer. This can range form 24/7 support to less frequent engagement. Working together we support and build the essential everyday skills to live independently. Providing support to feel secure and fulfilled and strengthen relationships with family, friends and their community.

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Working together to support individuals lives as actively and independently as possible.

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Accessing these opportunities are only available through social work teams - support and referral advice

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Most opportunities on this page are for young people with a diagnosed/identified learning/intellectual disability (different from a learning difficulty) and assessed by social care teams as having a substantial or critical level of need. Places are usually funded (at least in part) by social care budgets after these assessments. For more information, please speak to your social worker (usually from the Young Adult Disability team).

For further options (which will not need social care involvement) including further/higher education, employability courses, volunteering opportunities and social activities, please click here to access our ASN Post School Opportunities in Edinburgh page: https://padlet.com/asnedinburghtransitions/asn-post-school-opportunities-in-edinburgh-nndpmy4l4qr6c06z