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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Sussex-wide campaign asks: ‘How Are You Really Feeling?’
Sussex-wide campaign asks: ‘How Are You Really Feeling?’ Coproduced by the NHS, local authorities, primary care providers, charities, voluntary groups, and people with lived experience, the campaign is the first-time organisations and champions of mental health across Sussex have come together in this way to promote mental wellbeing.
Online mental health support service, Qwell, joins Southdown’s UOK partnership
Southdown has chosen Qwell, a personalised digital mental health service for adults provided by Kooth, to join the UOK partnership.
Festive Fun at Southdown’s Learning Disability Service Christmas Carol Concert
Our Learning Disability Service hosted its much-loved annual Christmas Carol Concert on Thursday 4th December
UOK Brighton & Hove Celebrates Five Years of Community Mental Health Support
Southdown, as the Lead Provider of the network, organised the event which brought together partners, clients and staff members to celebrate the special milestone. Last week, we came together to celebrate a significant milestone for UOK Brighton & Hove – five years of dedicated mental health support for our community. This heartfelt event marked the […]
Sussex VCSE Mental Health Strategic Leadership Group – latest update
The Sussex VCSE Mental Health Strategic Leadership Group shares an open letter it has sent to the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board aligned to recent financial challenges facing the VCSE sector.
Michael Barford Appointed as Chief Finance Officer of Southdown
Southdown is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Barford as its new Chief Finance Officer.
UOK East Sussex Wellbeing Service Tender Partner Opportunity Event
As Lead Provider for UOK East Sussex, Southdown is hosting an online partner briefing session for the UOK East Sussex Wellbeing Service Tender.