ECHO Scotland will support people with Learning Disabilities and complex needs to live as independently as possible within their own home and community.
We will provide services across Central Scotland and our first services will open in Tranent, East Lothian in Summer 2025.
It is important for us that we support you to find the right home, in the right community, with the right support.
We work with registered social landlords to find homes that meet your needs.
Some of the homes are purpose built, others have been adapted and can use technology to help you live as independently as possible.
We have been supporting people in different settings for many years and we know what quality looks like and how to achieve the outcomes to enhance your quality of life.
Independent Living: We will work with our housing partners to help you in choosing a home of your own.
Shared Living: If it’s your choice, we can support you to live with others in a shared home, where you will also have your own private space.
“Home is where the heart is, so the people say
Home is where the love is, it’s there everyday
It’s your little castle, that belongs to you
There to last a lifetime, for your whole life through”
William Wordsworth
Our staff will work with you, your family, friends and social care professionals to ensure the right home & community are identified to help you achieve the best outcomes in life.
You and your family will help choose your support team, who will provide you with the support you want and need.
It is important to us that you are central to all decisions about your future. People can take choosing where to live and who to live with for granted; we don’t, we understand that having these choices makes you feel in control of your life.
We will support you in making choices and taking control of your own life. We will be there to help you on your journey to become more independent and do the things you choose to do. We will be there to support your choices.
The support provided is person-centred and specifically tailored to your unique needs, underpinned by our philosophy that every individual has the right to live the life that they choose for themselves.
We provide support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, plus additional enhanced support just for you, to assist you in living your best life, doing the things that are important to you.
Our staff training is based on person-centred care underpinned by the Health & Social Care Standards.
Each support team has input and guidance from our experienced management team.
Our staff are trained in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and how to support people in enhancing their quality of life without unnecessary restriction.
The Registered Manager is a PBS Specialist, who trains and coaches the team to be skilled in understanding that all behaviour has a function, and how to support people in meeting their needs in a safe way.
Our support staff are committed to working with you to develop personalised support plans based on your needs, goals and aspirations.
Our staff can support you with all aspects of daily living including:
We understand how important it is for you to feel safe and secure in your own home.
We are committed to investing in our staff by providing training and team support that ensures they provide person-centred support tailored to meet individual needs.
