Stories
Southdown Stories
Personal journeys from the people we support and our colleagues.
6 April 2026
“If Housing Support hadn’t helped me, I’d have stayed homeless”
A client who receives support from our Housing Support services shares his story and tells us about the difference support has made to his life.
6 April 2026
“I feel 100% safe to be who I am at work”
Tia, a Deputy Manager in our Learning Disability services, shares her experiences of working at Southdown during the pandemic and the support she received during her transition as a woman.
6 April 2026
“I feel like I’m part of a big family”
One of our Support Workers tells us what it's like to work with clients with learning disabilities who are living in our Supported Living services.
6 April 2026
“They saved my life”
A client shares their story about receiving Employment Support and accessing our Wellbeing Centres and Staying Well service.
6 April 2026
“I’ve felt like a person worthy of help”
A client reflects on the emotional and practical benefits of receiving housing support from Southdown.
6 April 2026
“It feels like mine”
A homeless client who received support from our Rapid Rehousing Pathway Project tells us about his new home after a flat fire over Christmas.
6 April 2026
“We continue to work exceptionally hard for our tenants”
Sarah tells us about the huge variety of projects she's involved in as our Housing and Property Services Senior Manager.
6 April 2026
“It’s been a very rich journey, very positive”
A client tells us what it's been like to work with an Employment Specialist from our Employment Support service.
6 April 2026
“Diversity, equality, and inclusion in any workforce is vital”
Introducing Alysha Burrell, one of Southdown's Board Members.
6 April 2026
“By having a chink of light at the end of the tunnel it brings hope and focus”
One of our Community Navigators, Rebecca, tells us how she has adapted her support for clients during the pandemic.
6 April 2026
“Since I’ve been diagnosed with autism, my life has started again”
A client from our Community Connectors service tells us how his confidence increased after receiving support.