News
The latest from Southdown
News, reports, and announcements from across our organisation.

September 18, 2024
Tenants’ Annual Report 2023-24
Every year we produce an annual report for our tenants highlighting how we have performed in our role as a landlord. Take a look at our latest report here.

September 11, 2024
“Client-focused support is at the heart of what we do.”
As part of our Board’s ongoing commitment to understanding the daily challenges and successes within our services, Pauline Ford, Chair of our Board, visited one of our supported living services.

September 4, 2024
Celebrating Our Impact in 2023-24
We're thrilled to share our 2023-24 Impact Report, highlighting the difference we've made for people and communities across Sussex.

August 28, 2024
Investors in People Gold Award
We're delighted to announce that we have successfully retained the coveted Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard following our recent assessment.

August 28, 2024
Blog: Starts at Home Day
On this #StartsAtHomeDay, it’s time for an adult conversation about the future of supported and temporary accommodation. We need a coordinated approach that brings together capital and revenue funding to....

July 2, 2024
All the fun of the Fiesta with sunshine & stocks
The exceptional care provided across our learning disability services was on full display at our annual Summer Fiesta.

June 25, 2024
Israel-Gaza conflict: Looking after your mental wellbeing
Southdown is deeply concerned about the unfolding Israel-Gaza conflict and our thoughts are with all those affected. We recognise that witnessing incredibly distressing images in the media can be profoundly....

June 18, 2024
Message of thanks to our Director of Client Services
On behalf of everybody at Southdown, our Chief Executive shares a message of thanks to our Director of Client Services who is moving on from Southdown after 23 years.

June 17, 2024
Learning Disability Week 2024, ‘Do you see me?’
We asked colleagues and people we support through our learning disability services to share what the theme for Learning Disability Week, 'Do you see me?', means to them, and how....

June 14, 2024
General Election 2024: importance of adequate funding for health and social care.
Ahead of the General Election 2024, our Chief Executive stresses the critical importance of adequate funding for health and social care.

June 13, 2024
Finalist in National Learning Disability Awards!
Sam Wilson, manager at our Nyetimber Lodge supported living service in Bognor Regis, has been nominated as a finalist in the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards 2024.