Reflections on being a Mental Health Support Services’ Lead Provider
To mark the fifth anniversary of being Lead Provider for the UOK mental health network, our Chief Executive, Neil Blanchard, reflects on what inspired Southdown to take on the role and how the model has made a difference.
Mental Health Support Services Partner Engagement Workshops
We look forward to welcoming partner organisations and champions of mental health across Brighton and Hove and West Sussex to be part of a collaborative process to help shape the future provision of community mental health support services.
A seat at the table: reflections from a first-time Board member
Tara Osbourne Wallace, who recently stepped down from Southdown’s Board, reflects on her experience as a Board member over the past two years.
Sussex VCSE Mental Health Strategic Leadership Group: Review and Future Goals
The VCSE (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise) Mental Health Strategic Leadership shares its priorities, achievements in 2023-24, and future goals to promote and expand the role of the VCSE to shape and deliver community mental health services across Sussex.
Top 30 Family-Friendly Employer for 12th year
We are delighted to share that the national charity for working parents and carers, Working Families, has announced that, for the 12th year running, we’ve been awarded a place on its list of the top family-friendly employers in the UK.
Tenants’ Annual Report 2023-24
Over the past year, our tenants’ safety and wellbeing have remained our top priority. We know that being a good landlord is about more than just buildings; it’s about people.
“Client-focused support is at the heart of what we do.”
As part of our Board’s ongoing commitment to understanding the daily challenges and successes within our services, Pauline Ford, Chair of our Board, visited one of our supported living services.
Celebrating Our Impact in 2023-24
We’re thrilled to share our 2023-24 Impact Report, highlighting the difference we’ve made for people and communities across Sussex.
Investors in People Gold Award
We’re delighted to announce that we have successfully retained the coveted Investors in People (IIP) Gold standard following our recent assessment.
Blog: Starts at Home Day
On this #StartsAtHomeDay, it’s time for an adult conversation about the future of supported and temporary accommodation. We need a coordinated approach that brings together capital and revenue funding to truly transform lives and communities.
UK Riots and Support
Following the recent riots across the UK, our Chief Executive, Neil Blanchard, shares a message of solidarity for humanity and against racism and violence.
All the fun of the Fiesta with sunshine & stocks
The exceptional care provided across our learning disability services was on full display at our annual Summer Fiesta.