A middle-aged man with grey hair, wearing a red and navy checked shirt, sits in a powered wheelchair outside a supported living residence. He is smiling warmly and giving a thumbs-up with his right hand, expressing confidence and positivity. The setting includes a brick wall, large windows, and a green mini greenhouse, suggesting a homely and supportive environment. The man is a client of Southdown’s learning disability service

Living life his way – Martyn, our client, shares what independence means to him

Martyn, a resident at one of the Southdown’s supported living service, shares his love for travel, his role in supporting staff, and what independence means to him.

A dog sits on the back of a sofa, looking out through a window with light curtains at a colourful garden with a table, chairs, and umbrella. The photo is taken inside a cosy living space at Pathways Home, where the client lives.

“Support has meant I haven’t had to fight alone”

Read about our client’s journey of finding a residential place they could call home, and how our Housing Support Specialist supported them every step of the way.

A close-up photograph of a person’s arms resting on a light wooden table. The individual is wearing a black T-shirt with a colourful "Family Surf" logo. The person is a client of the Pathways Home service, a Housing Support programme in West Sussex. The image conveys a sense of stability and support, reflecting the service's goal of helping individuals build independence through responsive housing support.

“I can see the light at the end of the tunnel”

A client at our Pathways Home Housing Support service shares how support with debt management and mental health & wellbeing changed his life.

“I’m starting to put roots down”

Terry, a client of our Southdown Steps housing support service in West Sussex, shares his experience of support he’s received.

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.