The latest from Southdown

Matt Gough Chief Operating Officer at Southdown

15 January 2025

Southdown Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer, Matt Gough

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Gough as Southdown’s new Chief Operating Officer. Bringing a wealth of experience and a shared passion with our mission, Matt joins....

Two women seated at a table with informational materials for the Brighton & Hove Recovery College. Behind them is a banner that reads "Brighton & Hove Recovery College - Offering education as a route to better mental wellbeing" with the website "www.southdown.org" and a QR code. The background features a red curtain and a painted wall with a nature theme.

13 January 2025

Brighton & Hove Recovery College’s Spring Term Announced

The College has launched its new prospectus for the term with many exciting courses and workshops added. The Open Day to be held on Friday 17th January.

20 December 2024

Collaborating to Secure Greater Funding for Learning Disability Services

The Sussex Learning Disability VCSE CEO Group has urged local councillors and NHS and local authority commissioners to grant a minimum 8% fee uplift for learning disability residential services across....

Two women smiling together against a blue sky background, with yellow curved shapes framing them. One woman has bright pink hair, glasses, and is wearing a white cardigan. The other woman is wearing a white headscarf and a floral dress. They appear happy and relaxed, sharing a joyful moment.

17 December 2024

UOK Brighton & Hove Partners with Together Co to Manage Central Access Point

UOK Brighton & Hove, delivered by Southdown , is excited to announce a new partnership with Together Co , Brighton and Hove’s leading charity tackling loneliness and social isolation.

A graphic with the text 'How are you really feeling?' displayed in bold, with the word 'really' highlighted in pink. On the right, an illustration shows a person holding a smiling emoji mask, while a sad face is visible on a backpack they are wearing. Below, the campaign website URL 'how-are-you-really-feeling-sussex.nhs.uk' is prominently displayed on a white background with pink borders.

10 December 2024

Sussex-wide campaign asks: ‘How Are You Really Feeling?’

Sussex-wide campaign asks: 'How Are You Really Feeling?' Coproduced by the NHS, local authorities, primary care providers, charities, voluntary groups, and people with lived experience, the campaign is the first-time....

Logos of Southdown and Qwell depicting their partnership

9 December 2024

Online mental health support service, Qwell, joins Southdown’s UOK partnership

Southdown has chosen Qwell, a personalised digital mental health service for adults provided by Kooth, to join the UOK partnership.

Southdown staff singing Christmas carols at Learning Disability service annual carol concert.

6 December 2024

Festive Fun at Southdown’s Learning Disability Service Christmas Carol Concert

Our Learning Disability Service hosted its much-loved annual Christmas Carol Concert on Thursday 4th December

Map highlighting the location of Southdown's office at Isetta Square, 35 New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GQ. The address is displayed prominently below the map for clarity.

4 December 2024

UOK Brighton & Hove Celebrates Five Years of Community Mental Health Support

Southdown, as the Lead Provider of the network, organised the event which brought together partners, clients and staff members to celebrate the special milestone.

28 November 2024

Sussex VCSE Mental Health Strategic Leadership Group – latest update

The Sussex VCSE Mental Health Strategic Leadership Group shares an open letter it has sent to the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board aligned to recent financial challenges facing the VCSE....

Michael Barford Chief Finance Officer at Southdown

20 November 2024

Michael Barford Appointed as Chief Finance Officer of Southdown

Southdown is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Barford as its new Chief Finance Officer.

18 November 2024

UOK East Sussex Wellbeing Service Tender Partner Opportunity Event

As Lead Provider for UOK East Sussex, Southdown is hosting an online partner briefing session for the UOK East Sussex Wellbeing Service Tender.