Awaab’s Law: Our commitment to safe homes
Awaab’s Law comes into force today, 27 October 2025, marking a significant turning point in tenant protection. Named after a 2020 case that brought national attention to dangerous housing conditions and demanded change, the legislation sets legal timeframes for landlords to investigate and fix reported health hazards. The law affirms that safe housing is not a privilege, […]
Tenants’ Annual Report 2024-25
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.
Southdown’s ‘Work in Mind’ service team nominated for Sussex Partnership Positive Practice Awards 2025
We are pleased to announce that our Work in Mind team has been nominated for Team of the Year (Non-Clinical) at the Sussex Partnership Positive Practice Awards 2025. The annual awards recognise staff and teams who make a difference to the people we serve, to colleagues and partners, by living the Trust values of compassion, accountability and optimism. This year […]
Standing together against racism
At Southdown, we are proud to lead the UOK Brighton & Hove and East Sussex partnership, a network of local organisations working together to promote good mental health and wellbeing. We stand firmly with our UOK partners in condemning all forms of racism, religious abuse, hate speech, and discrimination. Racism and hate have no place […]
UOK Brighton & Hove commences services under new contract with expanded partnership
Building on six successful years, Southdown is leading the next chapter of UOK Brighton & Hove, which has now commenced services under a new contract with an expanded partnership of trusted local charities, community groups, and experts. This strengthened collaboration continues to provide accessible mental health and wellbeing support for adults across Brighton & Hove. […]