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
Every year we produce an annual report for our tenants highlighting how we have performed in our role as a landlord. Take a look at our latest report here.
“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.
Israel-Gaza conflict: Looking after your mental wellbeing
Southdown is deeply concerned about the unfolding Israel-Gaza conflict and our thoughts are with all those affected. We recognise that witnessing incredibly distressing images in the media can be profoundly upsetting and disturbing. If you need urgent support for your mental health, please seek help from the services listed.