News

The latest from Southdown

News, reports, and announcements from across our organisation.
Renters Reform Bill

May 31, 2023

Protecting the future of supported housing

Our Housing & Property Services Senior Manager has been successful in influencing housing law reform to protect the future of supported housing.

Together with Tenants is written in black and there is a blue infinity sign logo

May 24, 2023

Southdown Sign Up To Together With Tenants

Southdown signs up to the National Housing Federation's initiative called Together with Tenants to improve and strengthen the relationship between residents and housing associations.

Manager at Wellbeing Hub at Preston Park

May 5, 2023

Creativity and mental health take centre stage

As part of the Brighton city-wide Festival in May, our Wellbeing Hub at Preston Park is opening its doors to the local community to highlight how the arts can have....

Photo of group of students and tutor around a table with one student showing an album of photos to the others

April 28, 2023

Introducing Brighton & Hove Recovery College’s Summer term

Brighton and Hove Recovery College offer FREE educational courses and workshops as a route to recovery from mental health challenges. Courses and Workshops are designed

A white man is holding adapted bathroom equipment whilst a white client in a wheelchair watches him. The lighting is low and atmospheric.

April 5, 2023

Southdown Responds To Decrease In Social Care Funding

In a white paper on adult social care reform published in December 2021, ministers pledged to invest “at least £500m over the next three years

March 22, 2023

Funding Awarded To Upgrade The Energy Efficiency Of Homes Across The Country

As part of a consortium of social housing providers, led by the UK’s largest housing association, Clarion Housing Group, we have been awarded funding to

A beautiful old courtyard with some plants and shrubs

March 2, 2023

Board Members Visit Learning Disability Support Service

A few weeks ago, two Board members accompanied Southdown’s CEO, Neil Blanchard, to one of our Learning Disability Support services in West Sussex. Our Board

A man wearing a checked shirt holds hands of a woman dressed in a bright pink dress

February 23, 2023

Southdown Increases Base Pay Above Real Living Wage

Southdown increases base pay above Real Living Wage.

Photo of mental health worker and client sat at table holding a visual document

February 16, 2023

Fair Funding & Contractual Arrangements For Community Mental Health Services

On behalf of the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise sector across Sussex, appointed reps including our Chief Executive, shared the challenges facing the mental health sector.

A client wears a pink cardigan and she is hugging a blanket. She sits next to a Support Worker in blue dress and dark pigtails.

January 10, 2023

Fair Funding for Fair Pay

Our Chief Executive shares a letter he sent to commissioners asking for fair funding for fair pay.

Group photo of Recovery College staff and volunteers sitting and standing and smiling

January 9, 2023

Introducing Brighton & Hove Recovery College’s Spring term

Brighton and Hove Recovery College, offer educational courses as a route to better mental wellbeing. All their courses are FREE and designed and delivered by