The latest from Southdown

6 February 2025

Let’s Talk Mental Health: Southdown marks Time to Talk Day 2025

Today, Southdown celebrates Time To Talk Day, an event run by MIND and Rethink Mental Illness every year to encourage the nation to talk about

4 February 2025

Southdown Support Worker and Client shine in national ‘Made with Care’ campaign

We are incredibly proud to share that Nick, a Support Worker from our Sackville Gardens learning disability service in Brighton, alongside Kevin, a client of

30 January 2025

Together for Social Care: Providers, Service Users, and Supporters Rally for Fair Funding

On Wednesday, 29th January, crowds of people who support, use, work in, and volunteer across social care in West Sussex gathered outside County Hall, Chichester,

A person with pink hair styled in a braid wearing a pink T-shirt that reads "Kind people are my kind of people" in bold red text with a daisy design. They are participating in a lively Learning Disability Service event.

24 January 2025

Stand Up for Social Care: Urgent Call for Action to Secure the Future of Vital Services

Social care is more than a service; it’s a lifeline for millions of individuals, families, and communities across the UK. On Wednesday, 29th January, social

A digital banner for Sussex Health & Care titled 'Changing the language: a guide to language for mental health.' The design features a pink border

22 January 2025

Southdown’s Brighton office has now moved to Isetta Square in Central Brighton

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office at Isetta Square in Brighton. This move brings us from our former office at

21 January 2025

Southdown Welcomes New Board Members and Service Quality Committee Co-optee

After an extensive recruitment process, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board, alongside the addition of a new

Matt Gough Chief Operating Officer at Southdown

15 January 2025

Southdown Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer, Matt Gough

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Gough as Southdown’s new Chief Operating Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion with our mission, Matt joins....

Two women seated at a table with informational materials for the Brighton & Hove Recovery College. Behind them is a banner that reads "Brighton & Hove Recovery College - Offering education as a route to better mental wellbeing" with the website "www.southdown.org" and a QR code. The background features a red curtain and a painted wall with a nature theme.||

13 January 2025

Brighton & Hove Recovery College’s Spring Term Announced

The College has launched its new prospectus for the term with many exciting courses and workshops added. The Open Day to be held on Friday

20 December 2024

Collaborating to Secure Greater Funding for Learning Disability Services

The Sussex Learning Disability VCSE CEO Group has urged local councillors and NHS and local authority commissioners to grant a minimum 8% fee uplift for learning disability residential services across....

Two women smiling together against a blue sky background

17 December 2024

UOK Brighton & Hove Partners with Together Co to Manage Central Access Point

UOK Brighton & Hove, delivered by Southdown, is excited to announce a new partnership with Together Co, Brighton and Hove’s leading charity tackling loneliness and

A graphic with the text 'How are you really feeling?' displayed in bold

10 December 2024

Sussex-wide campaign asks: ‘How Are You Really Feeling?’

Sussex-wide campaign asks: 'How Are You Really Feeling?' Coproduced by the NHS, local authorities, primary care providers, charities, voluntary groups, and people with lived experience, the campaign is the first-time....