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Celebrating the success of Work in Mind Employment Support Service in partnership with Health in Mind

Southdown’s Work in Mind service has received a tremendous boost in the recent annual review for 2021-2022. Kevin Jarman, (EA in IAPT Initiative Lead at the DWP) & the national funders of the contract was full of praise for Work in Mind and what they have achieved. The feedback was extremely complimentary about the service during the […]

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Community Roots network changes name to UOK Brighton & Hove

As lead provider for the Community Roots network, Southdown are pleased to announce that as of Monday 9th May, at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Community Roots will be changing name to become UOK Brighton & Hove. UOK Brighton & Hove will offer the same great support and services, with a brand new […]

"When we get it right for women, everyone benefits, both in the workplace and beyond."

Southdown Signs The Menopause Workplace Pledge

Women make up nearly half of the UK workforce, but around 900,000 have quit their jobs because of the menopause. Signing the Menopause Workplace Pledge shows that we have committed to making Southdown a supportive and understanding place for employees going through the menopause. If people affected by menopause feel supported at work, it can […]

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“The Covid-19 Employment Support Service has been a real life saver”

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives over the last two years. For many people, it has impacted on their mental wellbeing and their employment status with businesses forced to close, making staff unemployed. In response to these huge challenges, we launched the Covid-19 Employment Support Service in May 2021. Funded by Local […]