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Children out of education, careers cut short and crumbling mental health – These are some of the ways parents of children with special educational needs (SEND) say they are being impacted by a system struggling with demand. BBC South Investigations has spoken to three women to see how they cope with limited support.

A disabled model who appeared in one of the world’s most prestigious fashion magazines has released a book documenting her incredible story. Ellie Goldstein was born with Downs Syndrome, doctors told her parents she would never be able to walk or talk – but she went on to prove the professionals wrong.

Javeno Mclean was named Good Morning Britain’s Local Loneliness Champion for his work at his community gym in Manchester. For more than 20 years, Javeno has used his expertise as an exercise and health specialist to support people who struggle with loneliness through a welcoming atmosphere and constant support.

Ellie Middleton celebrated her second birthday in October. Not her birth date, but the date that she says changed her life – receiving her ADHD diagnosis. Six months later, she was diagnosed as autistic too. Now Ellie 2.0, as she calls herself, has over 400,000 followers online, has done a TEDx talk, and her first book Unmasked: The Ultimate Guide to ADHD, Autism and Neurodivergence was recently published. But until her diagnosis, life was very different.

This report presents highlights of the findings from research carried out by Transport for All during 2022 and 2023. This included a literature review and a series of qualitative workshops, which were used to design a survey with 150 questions.