A Southdown client is sitting at a table and is looking at the camera.

“I think they are fantastic at what they do for her”

Liz is a client at one of our Learning Disability Supported Living Services.

We spoke to her sister about how Liz is supported by Southdown staff to take part in daily activities and her favourite hobbies.

“He’s got an excellent care team”

Alex is a client at one of our Learning Disability Supported Living Services.

His Father, Andrew, speaks about how his son Alex is supported and why he enjoys living at one of our services.

A room at the Wellbeing Hub at Preston Park, also used by Staying Well Brighton.

“I think it’s fundamental that spaces like this exist”

A client describes why they felt supported when visiting one of our mental health crisis support services, Staying Well Brighton.

A Southdown client is sitting outside looking into the distance.

“She has made a difference to my future and wellbeing”

A client from our Employment Support Services explains the difference their Employment Specialist has made to their life.

One of our clients is outside with his Support Worker.

“It’s great to get out and meet new people”

Kevin, a client at one of our Learning Disability Support Services explains why he is passionate about politics and human rights. Kevin’s Support Worker, Nick, speaks about how he supports Kevin in being involved in local and national politics.

A woman is making a hot drink in the kitchen, she is looking into the camera and smiling.

“I enjoy spending time with other clients”

Jennie, one of our clients at our Learning Disability Support Services, explains what hobbies she enjoys and how she is supported to participate in them.

A woman is sitting down on a sofa in a living room. She is smiling whilst looking at the camera.

”I enjoy running around”

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to one of our clients about the activities they enjoy for this year’s theme of movement.

A woman is stood in a garden. She is looking at the camera and is smiling.

“I feel proud of myself”

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we spoke to one of our clients about the activities they enjoy for this year’s theme of movement.

A white woman is smiling warmly to the camera. She is wearing a dark floral top and there are love hearts on the green wall behind her.

“It’s amazing to have my own independence”

Jessica lives in one of our registered care homes. In her story she tells us about the independence she’s gained since moving into a Southdown service.

A white man with dark hair and a beard sits in his wheelchair in the kitchen. He is smiling at the camera.

“I feel like the staff are here for me”

One of our clients shares what he likes to do in his supported living service and the difference having more support staff has had on his life.

A young white woman with her hair tied back is standing in the kitchen. She is holding a white mug. The window is behind her.

“I have more time to do stuff for myself”

A client from our Learning Disability Support services tells us about her life at home.

A man wearing a red t-shirt and cap heads towards a cafe bar on the beach in his wheelchair

“I had a great day”

Support Worker, Katie, tells us how she supported Southdown client, Martin, to take a special day trip to Littlehampton.