Service Details

Brief description:

Founded in Edinburgh in 1992, Branch Out Together (formerly Lothian Autistic Society) is a person-centred charity. We provide services, information and practical support to individuals, families and carers affected by autism and living in the Lothians.

Organisation name:

Branch Out Together

Type of break:

Clubs or Day Facilities for Short Break/Respite Purposes, Supported Leisure & Activity Holidays

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disability

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People

How do people access your service:

Contact the service via phone or email.

Full service description:

Individuals, families and carers receive high-quality support through services designed to meet their needs. This includes respite, social clubs and activities for children and young people with autism, their siblings and parents and carers. We also deliver holiday play schemes in partnership with local authorities. Branch Out Together, in partnership with VOCAL Carers Centre and have secured funding which will provide families in Edinburgh with a fantastic respite opportunity. Families can use their award to have one-to-one respite care for their child with a Lothian Autistic Society carer. VOCAL’s Better Breaks Scheme provides flexible respite and structured activity sessions for children and young adults with additional needs (aged 21 and under) with the aim of increasing the number of breaks available to parents and carers. Applications for flexible respite delivered by Branch Out Together are open to all children and young people with additional needs, not just an autism diagnosis.

Price information:

Varies depending on project.

Organisation providing this information:

Lothian Autistic Society

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Investing in Volunteers, Care Inspectorate

Accessibility Details

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Staff training e.g National Autistic Society Introduction to Autism

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

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