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Helen Tuddenham, Vice Chair of our Board, reflects on her Southdown journey

“I am very proud to be a board member of Southdown and feel privileged to help such a fantastic organisation achieve its purpose.“ My Southdown journey started when I left a full-time job with a large consulting firm in London to start my own executive coaching company. I didn’t time it very well – I […]

A group of Southdown employees accompanied by a client stand outside Hove town hall with placards asking for fair funding for social care from the local council.

Southdown Joins Call to Brighton & Hove Council Leaders: Save Social Care

Following last month’s demonstration in Chichester, social care providers, service users, and supporters gathered outside Hove Town Hall yesterday to urge Brighton & Hove City Council to make urgent investment in social care. The event saw a strong turnout, with members of the public showing their support for fair funding and highlighting the essential role […]

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Let’s Talk Mental Health: Southdown marks Time to Talk Day 2025

Today, Southdown celebrates Time To Talk Day, an event run by MIND and Rethink Mental Illness every year to encourage the nation to talk about mental health.  First launched in 2014, this campaign is dear to our heart because it works to end mental health stigma and discrimination.  With one in four people experiencing a […]

A man with long dark hair, wearing a black heavy metal-themed vest with patches, is pushing a wheelchair along a pavement. The wheelchair user, a client, a man with glasses and a bright red shirt, is smiling. The wheelchair has decorations, including stickers with political messages. They are outdoors on a tree-lined street with brick houses and parked cars in the background. They are featured in government's 'Made with Care' campaign.

Southdown Support Worker and Client shine in national ‘Made with Care’ campaign

We are incredibly proud to share that Nick, a Support Worker from our Sackville Gardens learning disability service in Brighton, alongside Kevin, a client of the service, are featured in the government’s national Made with Care (adult social care) recruitment campaign. Running throughout February, this high-profile initiative is backed by an extensive promotional push, including […]

Together for Social Care: Providers, Service Users, and Supporters Rally for Fair Funding

On Wednesday, 29th January, crowds of people who support, use, work in, and volunteer across social care in West Sussex gathered outside County Hall, Chichester, to raise awareness of the precarious state of social care across the county.   Inside, the West Sussex County Council (WSCC) Cabinet met to finalise the 2025/26 budget. While Cabinet […]

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Stand Up for Social Care: Urgent Call for Action to Secure the Future of Vital Services

Social care is more than a service; it’s a lifeline for millions of individuals, families, and communities across the UK. On Wednesday, 29th January, social care advocates, led by Sue Livett, CEO of the Aldingbourne Trust, will gather at County Hall in Chichester to demand urgent investment and support for the sector. Our Chief Executive, […]

Southdown’s Brighton office has now moved to Isetta Square in Central Brighton

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new office at Isetta Square in Brighton. This move brings us from our former office at Frederick Place to a modern and centrally located facility designed to enhance both service delivery and staff wellbeing. Located in the heart of Brighton, Isetta Square provides upgraded amenities to […]

Southdown Welcomes New Board Members and Service Quality Committee Co-optee

After an extensive recruitment process, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of three new members to our Board, alongside the addition of a new Co-optee to our Service Quality Committee. Among the new Board members, two bring prior boardroom experience, while one is embarking on their first Board role, reflecting our commitment to developing […]

Matt Gough Chief Operating Officer at Southdown

Southdown Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer, Matt Gough

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Gough as Southdown’s new Chief Operating Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion with our mission, Matt joins us at a pivotal time as we’re developing our five-year Business Strategy to help us be there for more people across Sussex.

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Brighton & Hove Recovery College’s Spring Term Announced

The College has launched its new prospectus for the term with many exciting courses and workshops added. The Open Day to be held on Friday 17th January. We are pleased to announce the launch of Brighton and Hove Recovery College’s 2025 Spring Term Prospectus. This year, our Spring Term will run from Monday 3rd February […]

Collaborating to Secure Greater Funding for Learning Disability Services

The Sussex Learning Disability VCSE CEO Group has urged local councillors and NHS and local authority commissioners to grant a minimum 8% fee uplift for learning disability residential services across Sussex to ensure their continued viability and sustainability.

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UOK Brighton & Hove Partners with Together Co to Manage Central Access Point

UOK Brighton & Hove, delivered by Southdown, is excited to announce a new partnership with Together Co, Brighton and Hove’s leading charity tackling loneliness and social isolation. Together Co will now manage the Central Access Point (CAP) for the UOK Brighton &Hove mental health support service, a vital resource for people across the city. The […]