The latest from Southdown

A Southdown colleague playing beach volleyball, raising an arm in celebration. The image reflects Southdown’s recognition as one of the UK’s Top 30 Employers for Working Families, highlighting teamwork, inclusion, wellbeing, and a supportive workplace culture.

26 September 2025

Southdown celebrated as Top 30 employer for Working Families

We are delighted to announce that Southdown has been recognised as one of the UK's Top 30 Employers for Working Families by the leading work-life balance charity.

24 September 2025

Southdown Impact Report 2024–25 showcases life-changing support for people across Sussex

Southdown has published its 2024-25 Impact Report, showcasing how the organisation has supported 11,725 people across Sussex to live with dignity, respect, and independence over the past year.

Southdown Chief Executive presenting the new Strategy 2025–2030 at the launch event in Lewes, with colleagues, clients and partners in attendance. A large screen displays the strategy branding alongside Southdown banners and balloons.

17 September 2025

Southdown unveils new strategy to reach thousands more people across Sussex by 2030

Today, Southdown launched its bold new strategy for 2025-2030, setting out a vision to expand support to thousands more people across Sussex while breaking down the barriers between housing, mental....

Cover page of Southdown’s Gender Pay Gap Report 2025. The design features a green background with the title “Gender Pay Gap Report 2025” in large white text. In the foreground, two Southdown colleagues are shown in conversation: a man wearing a white shirt on the left and a woman wearing a black patterned top on the right.

11 September 2025

“The direction we’re heading in gives us confidence”- Southdown’s Gender Pay Gap Report 2025 shows progress

We are pleased to release our 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report, which highlights the progress we’re making towards pay equity, representation, and fairness in reward at Southdown.

5 September 2025

Southdown responds to the latest Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) report

A report exploring data on the early deaths of people in the UK who are autistic or have a learning disability exposes the stark health inequalities they face.

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

18 August 2025

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…

Southdown team marching in Brighton Pride Parade, holding a green Southdown banner with the words ‘Housing

12 August 2025

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....

A smiling support worker in a pirate hat poses with a client at the LD Summer Fiesta 2025. Both are wearing tropical shirts and sitting at a decorated table filled with colourful origami flowers. The client, seated in a wheelchair, is playfully pulling a face, and both appear relaxed and happy. In the background, other guests and staff in bright outfits move around a busy, festive hall.

25 July 2025

Belonging, joy and connection: Inside the Southdown’s Summer Fiesta 2025

As guests made their way into the Fiesta venue, set in the sprawling South of England Showground in Ardingly, the energy was unmistakable.

Close-up of hands gently holding a small wooden house model, symbolising care, stability, and home. Green and white graphic overlay includes the text: “Tenant Satisfaction Measures – Results for 2024–25

7 July 2025

Southdown’s latest Tenant Satisfaction Measures (TSM) report highlights continued improvements

This year’s results highlight real progress in key areas including repairs, safety, communication, and complaints handling.

People gathered indoors and outdoors at Bradbury Court’s annual garden party, with colourful bunting, Union Jack flags, and handmade decorations hanging from the ceiling. Tables are set up with cakes, crafts, and refreshments. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming, with clients, staff, and family members chatting and enjoying the event together.

20 June 2025

A day of joy at Bradbury Court’s Garden Party

The garden at Bradbury Court , one of our West Sussex-based learning disability support services , came alive last week with laughter, creativity, and community spirit, as we hosted our....

19 June 2025

Open letter: Southdown’s Response to the Universal Credit and PIP Bill

Yesterday, the Government announced a new Bill concerning Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP).