Stories
Southdown Stories
Personal journeys from the people we support and our colleagues.
6 April 2026
“There is a huge need for services like this”
Diane, a Support Worker at one of our Supported Living Learning Disability services, shares what makes her role so meaningful and why she loves what she does.
6 April 2026
“Every day is different depending on the client”
Tracy, our Housing First worker, shares what her job involves and the difference it makes in clients' lives.
6 April 2026
“When we house clients, it can change their lives forever”
Our Move On Worker, Lauren, supports people at risk of rough sleeping. In this story she tells us what her role involves.
6 April 2026
“We support clients to be in control of their life.”
Jamie, manager of one of our Supported Living learning disability services, shares his experience of working at Southdown.
6 April 2026
“I’m starting to put roots down”
Terry, a client of our Southdown Steps housing support service in West Sussex, shares his experience of support he's received.
6 April 2026
“At Southdown, I felt I could be a human”
We spoke to Rebecca, our Client/Tenant Lead about her career journey at Southdown and what she is looking forward to in her new role.
6 April 2026
“Support work helps a client live their best life”
Viv is a Deputy Manager at one of our Learning Disability Support Services, we spoke to her about her role and team.
6 April 2026
“I think it’s fundamental that spaces like this exist”
A client describes why they felt supported when visiting one of our mental health crisis support services, Staying Well Brighton.
6 April 2026
“She has made a difference to my future and wellbeing”
A client from our Employment Support Services explains the difference their Employment Specialist has made to their life.
6 April 2026
“This experience is helping me learn and develop”
Luke is a Team Manager for our Staying Well Brighton & Hove service, which provides out of hours mental health crisis support. In this story, Luke tells us what his....
6 April 2026
“It’s great to get out and meet new people”
Kevin, a client at one of our Learning Disability Support Services explains why he is passionate about politics and human rights. Kevin's Support Worker, Nick, speaks about how he supports....