Southdown Renews Disability Confident Employer Status for Another Three Years
We’re pleased to share that Southdown has successfully renewed its Disability Confident Employer status for another three years! This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where disabled colleagues and those with long-term health conditions feel valued and empowered The Disability Confident scheme helps employers recruit and retain great people by ensuring […]
Southdown’s EDI Leadership Group’s statement on Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 17-23)
At Southdown, our Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Leadership Group is committed to making neurodiversity a key priority within our EDI strategy. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness, celebrate neurodivergent individuals, and encourage conversations about inclusivity in our workplaces and communities. To mark the week, our EDI Leadership Group has issued this […]
Introducing Southdown’s new Head of Partnerships: Emma McDermott
Our Communications Manager, Alice Clements, recently had the chance to sit down with Emma for a conversation. Here’s what she shared… Can you share a little about your background that aligns with the role of Head of Partnerships at Southdown? Before joining Southdown, I built my career in local government with a strong focus on […]
Changing the language: launch of a new guide to language for mental health
A new guide has been developed to help encourage positive conversations and an improved understanding of the impact that language, words and phrases can have on people when they are accessing mental health support. Launched this week by Sussex Health and Care, a partnership of organisations across Sussex, the ‘Changing the language: a guide to […]