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The latest from Southdown
News, reports, and announcements from across our organisation.
September 12, 2025
UOK Brighton & Hove webinar marks World Suicide Prevention Day 2025 with expert-led sessions
On 10 September, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day 2025, UOK Brighton & Hove hosted a webinar exploring suicide prevention across diverse communities and settings.
September 11, 2025
“The direction we’re heading in gives us confidence”- Southdown’s Gender Pay Gap Report 2025 shows progress
We are pleased to release our 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report, which highlights the progress we’re making towards pay equity, representation, and fairness in reward
September 5, 2025
Southdown responds to the latest Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) report
A report exploring data on the early deaths of people in the UK who are autistic or have a learning disability exposes the stark health
August 29, 2025
Starts at Home Day: Why supported housing matters
When Paul’s* arthritis worsened and gardening work dried up, he lost his income and his home. With nowhere else to go, he began living in
August 18, 2025
Southdown’s Mill Lane learning disability service shines with “Excellent” rating in recent quality audit
Our incredible team at Mill Lane, Portslade learning disability service has been awarded an “Excellent” overall rating by the local authority following a recent Provider
August 12, 2025
Southdown and UOK march in Brighton Pride Parade for the first time
On Saturday 2 August, Southdown and UOK Brighton & Hove proudly joined thousands of people to march in the Brighton Pride Parade for the very
July 25, 2025
Belonging, joy and connection: Inside the Southdown’s Summer Fiesta 2025
As guests made their way into the Fiesta venue, set in the sprawling South of England Showground in Ardingly, the energy was unmistakable. Music played in
July 7, 2025
Southdown’s latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) report highlights continued improvements
This year’s results highlight real progress in key areas including repairs, safety, communication, and complaints handling. They also provide insight into where we still have
June 20, 2025
A day of joy at Bradbury Court’s Garden Party
The garden at Bradbury Court, one of our West Sussex-based learning disability support services, came alive last week with laughter, creativity, and community spirit, as
June 19, 2025
Open letter: Southdown’s Response to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill
Yesterday, the Government announced a new Bill concerning Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). At Southdown, we believe this proposed legislation will have damaging
June 18, 2025
Southdown achieves major reduction in restraint use in Learning Disability Services
Keeping clients and staff safe is a priority in our learning disability support services. One of the ways we do this is through training our