The latest from Southdown

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).

a representative image showing empowerment

18 June 2025

Southdown achieves major reduction in restraint use in Learning Disability Services

Keeping clients and staff safe is a priority in our learning disability support services .

A group of five people from the Milchester Players theatre group, including clients and Support Workers from an East Sussex service, are dressed in colourful sea-themed costumes on stage. They are smiling and posing together in outfits such as a fish, mermaid, ship captain, lobster, and shark. A "Learning Disability Week 2025 – Do You See Me?" badge appears in the corner of the image.

17 June 2025

Do You See Me?: Celebrating the Milchester Players this Learning Disability Week

For Learning Disability Week 2025, we’re celebrating the amazing Milchester Players – our East Sussex theatre group led by clients and Support Workers at Southdown.

16 June 2025

Exciting News: Southdown-led partnership wins mental health support services contract in Brighton & Hove

We’re pleased to share that a Southdown-led partnership has been successful in securing the contract to deliver community-based mental health support services in Brighton & Hove for another five years.

A man in a navy padded jacket sits at a table holding up a colourful poster with photos and blue rosettes. He leans slightly forward and looks directly at the camera. Next to him, a woman with long curly hair, glasses, and a black-and-white striped top sits closely, looking at the poster with a calm, supportive expression. The image is from a Southdown client involvement session.

5 June 2025

Southdown’s new involvement charter and strategy to centre client and tenant voice

At Southdown, our clients and tenants are at the heart of everything we do. We know that the best services are built with, not just for, the people who use....

Illustrated banner with colourful wildflowers along the top and bottom edges, and a teapot and teacup graphic above the text: 'Join us for a fun Garden Party at our Bradbury Court (Learning Disability) service.

3 June 2025

Join us for a garden party at our Bradbury Court learning disability support service

This June, clients and staff at our learning disability support service , Bradbury Court, are inviting friends, families, and everyone to join them for a very special afternoon.

A mental health talk in progress, delivered by Daniel Wilsher, to a seated audience in a community hall. A large screen behind him reads 'Building Community Through Service' and a UOK banner stands nearby, displaying the message 'It's OK to need help, we all do sometimes.'

2 June 2025

UOK Hosts Inspiring Mental Health Talk on Community and Connection

Following from Mental Health Awareness Week, UOK hosted a Mental Health talk around the theme of Community at the Brighthelm Centre in the heart of Brighton.

Promotional materials from the UOK event for Mental Health Awareness Week, including wellbeing tip cards, UOK leaflets, pens, mints, and bookmarks encouraging mental health check-ins.

16 May 2025

Celebrating Community: UOK Hosts Frontline Workers for Mental Health Awareness Week

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, our UOK frontline workers across Brighton & Hove came together on Tuesday, 13th May, at Southdown’s office in Isetta Square for a gathering....