Stories
Southdown Stories
Personal journeys from the people we support and our colleagues.
6 April 2026
“We managed to get most rough sleepers into temporary accommodation”
Our Tenancy Sustainment Officer from the Housing First service tells us how support has been adapted during the pandemic.
6 April 2026
“We’re a community-based service so since the lockdown 50% of our work has changed”
Becky, a Manager from the Employment Support service, tells us how her team are continuing to provide support to clients during the national lockdown.
6 April 2026
“When I was in need I needed something like the Central Access Point”
Lee tells us about her role as a CAP Navigator for the UOK Brighton & Hove mental health network in Brighton and Hove.
6 April 2026
“I feel positive about the future”
A client tells us how his life has transformed since receiving support from our West Sussex Services.
6 April 2026
“This way of working completely fits into my life”
Molly tells us the benefits of being a Bank Support Worker and how the flexibility of this role has enabled her to go to uni and work as an Occupational....
6 April 2026
“My Support Workers support me for my love for Man United”
A client in our Learning Disability Support service shares how staff have helped her manage her anxiety and encouraged and supported her in her passions.
6 April 2026
“From my experience, learning helps mental health and having a purpose really helped my mental health”
A student from Brighton and Hove Recovery College tells us how our free mental health courses have changed the course of her life.
6 April 2026
“The level of support, training, stability, and professionalism to keep clients and staff safe is excellent”
One of our Learning Disability Service Managers tells us why he's been working for Southdown for over 20 years.
6 April 2026
“I wanted to give back everything I was given”
A Buddy from our Recovery College in Brighton and Hove tells us what motivated him to volunteer his time and skills to other students.
6 April 2026
“I feel more at home here. My level of comfort has increased. It was the Tenancy Sustainment Support that helped with all of this”
Meet a tenant who has access to our Tenancy Support Team - our specialised tenancy sustainment support service.
6 April 2026
“The best thing about my job is knowing that I can have a really positive effect on tenants’ lives”
Introducing Simon, a member of our Financial Inclusion Team, which has been created to increase financial and digital inclusion for clients accessing Southdown's services.