Buckinghamshire All-Age Autism Strategy
We have launched an All-Age Autism Strategy to improve the quality of life for all autistic people in the county.
We want autistic people to get the support that they need to live full and independent lives in their communities. We want professionals, services and communities to understand how to support individuals so that autistic people can access information, services and support at the right time.
The Buckinghamshire All-Age Autism Strategy was developed in close consultation with:
- autistic people and their families
- stakeholders across health, education, and social care including:
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust
- the Integrated Care Board for Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
- Oxfordshire Healthcare Trust
Aims
It aims to enhance quality of life by removing barriers, addressing inequalities and improving outcomes.
The strategy has 5 main aims:
- tackling health and care inequalities
- improving autism awareness and understanding
- meeting the needs of autistic children and young people
- enhancing employment support
- promoting independent living
To deliver the strategy, we’ve developed a partnership action plan that is reviewed annually and monitored regularly.
Each action has a named lead responsible for progress and the Learning Disability and Mental Health Board, with representatives from a range of organisations, will oversee the delivery of the action plan.
View the strategy
View the All-Age Autism Strategy PDF, 7.09MB.
View the All-Age Autism Action Plan.
Further resources
View a list of organisations who can provide advice and support or use our directory search.
Hear from Autism Bucks
A charity for Autistic adults, about their experiences of living life on the spectrum
Buckinghamshire Council Autism Toolbox: Toolbox to provide advice, and signpost families to support, services, and resources.
National Autistic Society: Support 700,000 autistic people in the UK and their families. Campaign nationally for stronger rights, inclusion, and better support. Train organisations to improve autism understanding and accessibility. Dedicated to improving lives and shaping positive public attitudes.
Bucks SEND Local Offer: A central, accessible hub that brings together information on education, health, social care, and support services available for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Buckinghamshire.
Bucks SENDIAS service: A central, accessible hub that brings together information on education, health, social care, and support services available for children and young people (aged 0 to 25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Buckinghamshire.
Max Card: The Max Card is the UK’s leading discount card for foster families and families of children with additional needs. Families can use their Max Card at venues across the UK to get free or discounted admission.
Autism Bucks: Provides resources, advice, and social activities for autistic adults and their carers. It offers face-to-face and online meetings, guest speakers, and community events.
Thames Valley Autism Alert Card: Provides a quick, simple way for autistic people to explain their needs in challenging situations.
Talkback: Offers support programs designed for all stages of life, from young adults to seniors. Their services include social activities, employment support, and personal development programs.
Adult Social Care - Buckinghamshire Council: Provides support to autistic adults where there is a need for care and support and works closely with health partners to ensure that each person’s needs are fully understood with tailored support where possible.
Oxford Health NHS: Offers a diagnostic and intervention service alongside an online information offer.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust: Learning Disability Liaison Team, supporting adult patients with learning disabilities and autism, and their carers, to access high quality care and have a positive experience in hospital.
We’re working closely with our local community to help make Buckinghamshire autism friendly. Take a look at what’s on offer near you:
Odeon cinema
Autism Friendly screenings are usually once a month. View Autism Friendly Screenings at ODEON.
For Autism Awareness Week, ODEON will be playing one Autism Friendly screening every day at different times across a wide range of films, so there's something for all audiences. Timings to be confirmed.