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Wondering what is next for your young person?

A lot changes for Disabled young people when they reach 16. What happens in the next few years will be the foundation of their adult life. There are options to be considered, choices to be made and so many decisions affecting every part of their life. The way forward is not always clear. Young people may know where they want to get to but not how to get there or they may not know where they want to get to because they don’t know what’s available.

What is needed is information, advice and support at the right times. Our service is here to help you navigate it all! Bright Futures supports Disabled young people aged 16-25 and their families with transitions, whether that be social, health, education or work.

We provide workshops, access to an online knowledge base and more hands-on support, where needed. We aim to make sure that families and young people have the information they need, know what their options are and to feel confident that they can make the best decisions for their future.

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Our service supports families and young people by:

  • Running workshops for parents on a variety of topics such as wills, trusts, deputyships, benefits including PIP and UC, Mental Capacity Act assessments, what to look for in a college, social care support from adult social services and the EHCP from 16+
  • Running workshops for Disabled young people at schools
  • Providing access to our online knowledge base of resources, webinars and links about SEND transitions
  • Providing hands on support through meetings, in person or on zoom, and phone calls
  • Facilitating the Post 16 Maze and other parent support groups
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“When our daughter was approaching 18 everything started to change – there was so much we needed to do and trying to navigate it all on our own was overwhelming. Bright Futures understood our story and what help we needed. It gave me hope and confidence that my daughter will be able to live the life she wants.”

Jo, Bright Futures parent


Bright Futures workshops

To find out more about our forthcoming Bright Futures workshops, please visit the workshop page of our website where you can book a free space.

Referral Form

If you would like to access the Service, please download the Bright Futures registration form and return it to our team.

Please note that Bright Futures is a term time only service.

Any referrals made in the school holidays will not be reviewed until term time resumes.

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A man in a striped black gold and Brown jumper wearing a black flat cap is seated at a piano and next to him a young man wearing a black and grey striped T shirt is playing along with him.

Browse a range of information on the SEND Transitions Hub!

The SEND Transitions Hub has been created and curated by our Bright Futures SEND Transitions Advisor, Sue Robson, who has both personal and professional experience navigating the transition from Children’s to Adult services. From education to benefits, there are over 100 articles which can point you in the right direction.

Get in touch

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Sue Robson

Bright Futures Coordinator

Bright Futures is funded by:

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