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The latest from Southdown
News, reports, and announcements from across our organisation.
8 April 2026
New ‘Substance Misuse Employment Service’ opens in East Sussex
Launching on 1st October 2021, the Substance Misuse Employment Service will support people receiving community treatment for drug and alcohol dependence who are unemployed and living in East Sussex. The....
8 April 2026
A fond farewell to our Deputy Chief Executive as she moves onto new ventures
After 25 years at Southdown, Vikki Hayward-Cripps, our Deputy Chief Executive, has decided to move onto new ventures and will sadly be leaving Southdown today at the end of this....
8 April 2026
Artwork needed for Southdown’s Xmas ecard and 2022 Calendar – creative competition for Southdown clients and tenants
Last year, Southdown’s Christmas ecard (see above) was designed by clients in our Newhaven Supported Living Learning Disability Service following an invitation for clients across all of our Learning Disability....
18 February 2026
How Chit Chat Corner sessions are creating meaningful connections for our clients
Southdown's Chit Chat Corner initiative, launched in 2025, is already helping clients from our learning disability services across Sussex form meaningful friendships and stay connected.
17 February 2026
Southdown’s Financial Inclusion team recognised at Parliament event
Members of Southdown's Financial Inclusion team were invited to the National Association of Welfare Rights Advisers' (NAWRA) 50th anniversary celebration at the Houses of Parliament
9 February 2026
Building apprenticeship pathways at Southdown
To kick off National Apprenticeship Week, we’re delighted to introduce Anna Burgess, our new Apprenticeships and Qualifications Lead. Anna has joined Southdown at an exciting
6 February 2026
Southdown celebrates 25 years of Investors in People gold status
Southdown has reached a remarkable milestone, achieving 25 consecutive years of Investors in People (IiP) accreditation whilst also retaining our Gold status. What the accreditation
19 January 2026
We are looking for a new Chair of the Board
Southdown is recruiting for a new Chair of the Board to lead us through an exciting next phase. For over 50 years, we've been supporting
9 January 2026
Brighton & Hove Recovery College Spring term enrolment now open
Enrolment is now open for the Brighton & Hove Recovery College Spring Term 2026, following a successful open day this week that welcomed people from across our communities to
16 December 2025
Putting people at the centre of ‘My Life’
My Life is our person-centred planning tool, created each year with the person we support in our learning disability services so it truly reflects who
8 December 2025
“Our hearts are full”: A Christmas fayre filled with fun and community spirit
This weekend, one of our Learning Disability services in West Sussex opened its doors for a truly special Christmas fayre. Surrounded by festive decorations and