hands joined together, holding a house miniature, signifying safety, belongingness and ownership. It speaks to the Starts at home day which stresses how wellbeing starts at home.

Starts at Home Day: Why supported housing matters

When Paul’s* arthritis worsened and gardening work dried up, he lost his income and his home. With nowhere else to go, he began living in his van. Life felt unsafe and uncertain, and he didn’t know where to turn. Through a referral, Southdown supported Paul into temporary accommodation, helping him manage debt and access benefits. […]

Southdown Mill Lane service team stands as a group with the manager holding the trophy for getting excellent rating.

Southdown’s Mill Lane learning disability service shines with “Excellent” rating in recent quality audit

Our incredible team at Mill Lane, Portslade learning disability service has been awarded an “Excellent” overall rating by the local authority following a recent Provider Assessment and Market Management Solution (PAMMS) Quality Audit. The audit is a rigorous process designed to assess the quality of social care services and help prepare for Care Quality Commission […]

Southdown team marching in Brighton Pride Parade, holding a green Southdown banner with the words ‘Housing | Connection | Support’, surrounded by colourful rainbow outfits, flags, and inclusion signs.

Southdown and UOK march in Brighton Pride Parade for the first time

On Saturday 2 August, Southdown and UOK Brighton & Hove proudly joined thousands of people to march in the Brighton Pride Parade for the very first time, and it was unforgettable. With over 300,000 people celebrating Pride across the city, this was an incredible opportunity for us to show our solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community […]