Stories
Personal journeys from the people we support and our colleagues.
“This work has given me an inner strength.”
For Mark, staying at Southdown is about shared values, real relationships, and the belief that everyone deserves to live with dignity, choice, and opportunity.
I have somewhere I can close the door and call home.
A long-standing Southdown tenant shares their journey from homelessness and unstable housing to finding a safe place to call home, and how stability, dignity and the right support have made all the difference.
“Our support gives people a road map to live independent, meaningful lives”
An Employment Specialist at Southdown reflects on helping people with mental health conditions take steps towards independence through meaningful employment and wraparound support.
“The best thing about my job is supporting clients to create positive change”
Rob, Team Manager for Southdown’s Assertive Outreach and Move On Team in East Sussex, shares how his team supports people sleeping rough to take steps towards positive change. His story highlights the compassion and persistence behind Southdown’s homelessness services.
Celebrating Simon’s journey into employment
Meet Simon – a client at one of our Learning Disability support services – and join him at work at his local snooker club!
News & updates
The latest news, reports, and announcements from across our organisation.
April 8, 2026
Southdown announce Involve as new UOK East Sussex partner
Southdown is excited to announce that, following a competitive tender process, Involve have been appointed as the new provider for our UOK East Sussex Wellbeing
April 8, 2026
Southdown Responds To Coroner’s Verdict On Death Of Child From Mould In Social Housing
In the wake of the very sad case of Awaab Ishak's death from respiratory problems caused by the mould in his social housing flat, our
April 8, 2026
Southdown Publishes New Business Strategy
We are pleased to be able to share our new Business Strategy for 2022-27. This new five year strategy has been developed by Southdown's Executive