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Southdown is a not-for-profit providing specialist housing, care & support to thousands in Sussex.

Southdown Social Media House Rules

The Southdown page is set up for you. A place where you can come and join the conversation, connect with others in our community, find comfort, seek help and share your thoughts and ideas. In our online communities, we want everyone to be able to feel comfortable, which is why we have house rules in play. Please be respectful of the entire community by complying with these House Rules, which act as terms and conditions of the Southdown and local businesses pages

To ensure that everyone coming on to our pages may enjoy a positive experience we ask that you do not post any content or comments (including photos and videos) which fall into any of the categories identified below:

 Threatening, harassing, abusive, violent, inciting violence or otherwise inflammatory to others (including other social media users)
 Encouraging or may encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offence
 Discriminatory, racist, sexually explicit, vulgar, or offensive to others (including other social media users)
 Unlawful
 Promotional information, including links to third parties or their products or services unless is in the spirit of helping other members of the community
 Political or religious activism
 Infringes or may infringe third party intellectual property, privacy, or publicity rights
 Defamatory
 False, fraudulent, or misleading
 Spam, corrupt, contains viruses
 Off topic or unrelated to the essence of the Southdown page

Please understand that any posts which appear to fall into any of the above categories or which we believe are otherwise not in accordance with the terms and policies of the social media site concerned and/or which we otherwise deem inappropriate for our social media communities, will be deleted or hidden from the view of other fans and followers without prior notification and may result in you being reported to Facebook and/or banned from accessing our social media pages in the future. Southdown does not necessarily endorse and is not responsible for the accuracy of any remarks, opinions, comments, suggestions and other information expressed or included in user comments and posts on our social media pages. Should you spot any content or comments posted on our social media pages which you believe is not in accordance with either these House Rules, the terms and policies of the social media site concerned or the terms and conditions of the Southdown website (including user content which infringes or may infringe third party intellectual property rights) then please contact us immediately through messenger or direct at [email protected]. We agree to make good efforts to investigate any such reports and shall take such action as we decide is appropriate in the circumstances. Southdown may change the House Rules (in whole or part) at any time and without prior notification. We are thrilled to have you in our social media community and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

28/10/2026

Good support starts with people who listen, recognise strengths and respect individual choices.

At Southdown, our colleagues support people across Sussex with their housing, mental health, employment and learning disability support needs.

From working directly with clients and tenants to leading teams and keeping services running, there are many ways to contribute your skills.

If you share our commitment to helping people feel safe, be well and live the life they choose, explore working with us.

View our latest vacancies and find out more:
https://www.southdown.org/careers/current-vacancies/

26/10/2026

From expanding housing support to the experiences behind our mental health services, here’s what’s inside Southdown’s October newsletter:

• Preventing homelessness across West Sussex: Six contract awards will extend our Pathways Home services across the county, helping more people find and keep a secure home.

• A special blog for Supported Housing Week: Our Director of Housing and Assets, Jim Aspdin, reflects on how a safe home supports independence and wellbeing, and what’s needed to protect the future of supported housing.

• Warmer homes for our tenants: Discover how solar panels, batteries and heat pumps have improved eight Eastbourne homes from an energy performance rating of D to A or B.

• The power of lived experience: UOK Peer Facilitators Samson, Lauren and Tim share how their own mental health experiences help them connect with and support others.

• Funding for community wellbeing: East Sussex community groups can apply for UOK grants of up to £10,000 to improve wellbeing and reduce isolation. Applications close on 6 November.

• Support and opportunities: Explore UOK wellbeing support, IPS employment support and Staying Well, alongside opportunities to join our team.

Keep up with our news, stories and opportunities. Subscribe to our newsletter using the sign-up form at the bottom of www.southdown.org.

23/10/2026

Feeling unable to cope, worried about your safety, or experiencing suicidal feelings? Support is available across Sussex.

Knowing where to turn can feel difficult when you’re struggling. The “How are you really feeling?” website brings together information about mental health support, helping you find the right help for how you’re feeling.

Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or someone else, visit:
https://www.how-are-you-really-feeling-sussex.nhs.uk/

If someone’s life is at immediate risk, call 999 or go to A&E.

Please share this information so more people know where to find support.

21/10/2026

Last week, clients from our learning disability services came to our head office in Lewes for a special session of Chit Chat Corner.

Chit Chat Corner gives our clients more opportunities to make friends and build connections, offering a relaxed, supported space to meet people from other services and grow in confidence.

This session was shaped by feedback from previous gatherings, where clients asked for support with introducing themselves and starting conversations. Participants practised greetings and introduction prompts together before putting their skills into practice with colleagues around the office.

Steve, who took part, said: “I enjoyed meeting my friends. I learnt how to greet people, how to start talking to them.”

Friendships and a sense of belonging are an important part of wellbeing. By listening to what clients want, Chit Chat Corner is helping create more opportunities for connection.

Thank you to the support workers who accompanied clients and supported their participation, and to our colleagues who took time to get involved.

Find out more about approach to care and support on our website: https://www.southdown.org/our-services/learning-disability-support/our-approach-to-care-and-support/

19/10/2026

“A safe, stable home is about so much more than having a roof over your head. It can give someone security, independence and the space to rebuild their life.”

This Supported Housing Week (19–23 October), we’re joining the National Housing Federation to highlight the difference supported housing makes and why protecting its future matters.

Housing has been at the heart of Southdown’s work for more than 50 years. Today, we are a specialist landlord for around 450 tenants and shared owners across Sussex.

In our latest blog, Jim Aspdin, our Director of Housing and Assets, reflects on the experiences that shaped his understanding of what a home can mean:

“A home provides a foundation. It gives people somewhere to feel safe, establish routines, maintain relationships and make choices about their lives. Where someone also needs support, bringing housing and support together can help them overcome challenges, develop confidence, build independence and – just as importantly – establish relationships and build inter-dependence.”

Jim shares Southdown’s ambition to expand access to safe, affordable homes and why sustainable funding is essential to protect these vital services. He also explores how working with partners can help us find practical solutions to Sussex’s housing challenges.

Read Jim’s blog, ‘A safe home changes everything: why supported housing matters’: https://www.southdown.org/news/safe-home-southdown-supported-housing/

17/10/2026

Bring your skills to Southdown and help more people across Sussex live the life they choose.

From supporting someone to feel settled in their home or find meaningful work, to keeping our finances and services running well, every role contributes to the support we provide.

We’re recruiting across Sussex, with opportunities in support work, housing, mental health, employment support, finance and more. Swipe through to explore a selection of our current vacancies.

Being brilliant with people starts with our colleagues too. We offer training and professional development, support for your health and wellbeing, and a workplace built on inclusion, kindness and respect.

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, explore what your next step could look like with us.

View our vacancies and apply: https://careers.southdown.org/

16/10/2026

A safe and stable home can make all the difference to someone’s wellbeing, confidence and independence.

Southdown is pleased to share that we have been awarded six contracts to deliver homelessness prevention services across all of West Sussex through Pathways Home. We’ll continue supporting people in Adur and Worthing, Crawley and Horsham, while taking over the existing service in Chichester and introducing new services in Arun and Mid Sussex.

Cllr Richard Bates, Cabinet Member for Adults Services at West Sussex County Council, said:
"We know how important a safe and stable home is to people’s health, wellbeing and independence. Through joined up support we can make it easier for people at risk of homelessness to get the right help at the right time."

“Pathways Home is about intervening early and providing practical, personalised support, so people don’t have to navigate complex systems alone or repeatedly tell their story."

Each person has a named Key Worker who listens to what matters to them and helps them take manageable steps forward. Support might include resolving benefits or rent arrears issues, working with landlords, or helping someone settle safely into a new home.

Neil Blanchard, our Chief Executive, said:
"We are proud to continue serving Adur and Worthing, Crawley, and Horsham, and look forward to bringing the same commitment and local focus to Chichester, Arun, and Mid Sussex. These awards enable us to build on trusted local services and extend practical, compassionate support to more people across West Sussex."

The services are co-funded by West Sussex County Council and district and borough housing partners, working together to help more people avoid homelessness and live independently.

Read more: https://www.southdown.org/news/pathways-home-expanded-services-west-sussex/

15/10/2026

“Southdown’s values align closely with my personal values, and that’s why I feel comfortable working here.”

This World Values Day, Dom Fry, our Manager of Learning and Development, shares a simple idea he’s introduced to recognise colleagues who bring our values to life.

At Southdown, our five values—Brilliant with People, Force for Good, Responsive, Trustworthy and United—guide how we work and support people. They show up in everyday actions: how we speak to each other, respond when things don’t go to plan and make someone feel when they need support.

Dom has created a set of postcards, each celebrating one of our values, with space for a handwritten message explaining what someone did and why it mattered.

“I think we should recognise and celebrate when our colleagues demonstrate great values,” he says. “I wanted something I could give to people I meet through my role, a quick way of saying, ‘That was great. You really demonstrated a particular Southdown value when you did that.’”

It might be taking the time to listen, helping a colleague through a difficult day or finding a thoughtful solution to a problem.

A postcard is a small gesture, but taking a moment to notice someone’s contribution can mean a great deal.

12/10/2026

Last Saturday was World Mental Health Day, and it was great to see so many voices coming together to talk about the importance of good mental health and the support people need.

Keeping that conversation going also means helping people know where to turn when things feel difficult.

Staying Well offers welcoming, out-of-hours support for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing mental distress, feel unable to cope or need support during a mental health crisis. It provides a space to talk about how you’re feeling, be listened to and get help to manage distress.

Southdown runs Staying Well in Brighton & Hove, Eastbourne and Hastings, in partnership with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Services are also available in Crawley, run by Waythrough and Worthing, run by West Sussex Mind.

You can access Staying Well directly, without a referral, and alongside any other mental health support you receive.

Find your nearest service, opening hours and contact details: www.sussexpartnership.nhs.uk/your-mental-health/getting-help/staying-well-services

Support matters every day of the year. Please share this with someone who might need it.

10/10/2026

Finding mental health information and support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already finding things difficult.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re sharing How Are You Really Feeling? to help people across Sussex find information, advice and support that’s right for them.

Lived experience and co-production were at the heart of developing this resource, making it especially relevant to this year’s theme: “Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change”.

People’s experiences matter, both in conversations about mental health and in shaping the resources available to support us.

If how you’re feeling is affecting your day-to-day life, or you’re looking for information to support someone else, explore:
www.how-are-you-really-feeling-sussex.nhs.uk

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