Southdown announce Involve as new UOK East Sussex partner

Posted on 27 June 2025

Southdown is excited to announce that, following a competitive tender process, Involve have been appointed as the new provider for our UOK East Sussex Wellbeing Service. Following due diligence, Involve will take over the direct delivery of the service from 1 September 2025.

Southdown will continue as the lead provider of UOK East Sussex mental health support services and will be working closely with Involve, ensuring that East Sussex residents will continue to receive the same vital mental health services they need.

“We’re truly excited to be working with Involve and to welcome them to the UOK East Sussex partnership. Their plans for developing our mental health support services are of a really high-quality and their approach is very much aligned with Southdown’s values and quality standards.
We were particularly struck by their commitment to working in partnership, strong record of voluntary sector leadership, robust models of accessible client support and their clear commitment to co-production.“

~Stuart Reid, UOK Partnership Lead

This partnership supports a more connected a collaborative way of working across East Sussex. Involve’s approach will help to ensure that wellbeing support remains joined-up, community-based and tailored to the needs of the people we service. 

“Involve are committed to working toward building a society where everyone can thrive. We are proud to join the UOK East Sussex partnership, working alongside Southdown and other dedicated organisations to ensure that wellbeing and mental health support is accessible, inclusive, and rooted in the needs of the communities we serve.
Being part of the UOK East Sussex initiative is a testament to the power of collaboration in tackling complex challenges. We’re honoured to be entrusted with this role and look forward to working with Southdown and our partners to deliver lasting change.”

~Gary Wells, Chief Executive Officer, Involve

Southdown look forward to developing this partnership further and remain committed to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support for those struggling with their mental health. If you are concerned that these changes may affect the service that you or a loved-one receives then please contact your nearest Southdown service or speak to any member of Southdown staff.