FOR FAMILIES & FRIENDS
Helping a young adult find their own kind of social life? Start with activities, first-visit advice and useful local information.
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South Bucks SEN is about social activities and shared interests. It is not a health, education or casework service. These routes help you find the right information.
Guides, local services and research. Each link tells you who published it and what it covers.
The council strategy sets local priorities for SEND support and preparation for adulthood. It provides public-policy context; it does not describe or endorse The South Bucks SEN.
Healthwatch Bucks reports a survey of 33 young people gathered in February–March 2024. The report describes concerns about planning, expectations and communication. It is a small sample, not a survey of South Bucks SEN members or all local families.
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service lists local autism and family groups and signposts further support. This broad page may not reflect each group's latest eligibility or activity; contact providers to check current details.
An open-access qualitative study explores disabled young people's transitions in England and Scotland, including social participation and community spaces. It offers research context; it is not an evaluation of this group or a local prevalence study.
A 2026 government evidence review reports findings for specific groups, including disabled young men aged 16–25. One comparison reported 27% often feeling lonely, compared with 9% of non-disabled young men. This is not a local estimate, does not cover every gender, and should be read in its full context.
Qualitative research with disabled young people aged 16–24 explores different experiences and ideas for reducing loneliness. It offers context and perspectives, not a prevalence measure or an evaluation of this group.