Number 6 One-Stop Shop

Number 6 is a service for adults (16 and over) with High Functioning Autism (HFA) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) who live in the Lothians. The service is provided by Autism Initiatives UK and was officially launched in June 2005, with the opening of the Number 6 One-Stop Shop.

 

Latest News

*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! ***

GOURMET CLUB, THURSDAY 24th MAY

This month we are going to Saigon Saigon to sample their Chinese Buffet which costs £8.99. Please meet at Hill Street at 12pm. For more information please get in touch with a member of staff.

SATURDAY DROP IN, 19th MAY, WALKING GROUP

This month we will be visiting Pencaitland to do the Village Circular walk. We will be leaving Number 6 at 10.30am to get the First Bus, 44B. Please bare in mind this journey will take approximately an hour and a half. We will aim to be back in town for 4pm but due to buses only running every hour this may change. Please bring a packed lunch with you. For more information about the walk Click Here


SCOTLAND'S AUTISM STRATEGY

Nominations are sought for membership of the Reference Group’s User and Carer Sub-group, For more information Click Here

WEDNESDAY GIRLS' GROUP AGENDA, MAY - AUGUST 2012

For more information Click Here

PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP AGENDA FOR 2012

For all the budding photographers out there please find the attached the agenda for the Number 6 Photography Group detailing the projects we will be working on in 2012.

For more information Click Here

LATE DIAGNOSIS GROUP, MONDAYS 2-4pm

The main purpose of the group is for participants to find out more information about Asperger Syndrome and consider its relevance to their own life experience. Group members may also benefit from meeting other people with the same diagnosis.

The group will be an open group which means that you will be able to pick and choose the topics that you come into.

If you require more information on the group please contact Stew on 0131-220-1075.

Please Click Here for the group timetable.

The May Calendar of Activities is now available! Click Here


The May Newsletter is now available! Click Here


 

About us...

There are now three distinctive strands within Number 6:
One-Stop Shop (providing free social opportunities and 1-1 advice and support on a range of issues);
Outreach (funded packages of 1-1 support);
Housing.

 

Anyone interested in using the services at Number 6 should book an appointment to meet with a member of staff, who will give you a brief induction to the resources available.