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19/12/2025

Sussex residents facing a mental health crisis can access out-of-hours support, seven days a week.

17/12/2025

'No one has to face a crisis alone' - Walk-in mental health support available throughout festive season in Sussex (Article in the comments)

05/12/2025

17/11/2025

We are pleased to share that all our Wellbeing Centres across East Sussex are now Open Access, which means anyone can drop in and speak to a member of our team, without a referral or appointment.

This change is part of our commitment to being responsive to the needs of our communities. During our recent service redesign, we listened closely to people with lived experience and those already using our services. A clear message emerged: people wanted support that’s easier to reach and available when it’s needed most.

Our new Open Access approach makes that possible. It offers a welcoming space for anyone wanting to find out more about local wellbeing support, explore our groups and activities, or simply talk to someone about how they’re feeling.

We also want to recognise and thank the dedicated teams across our Wellbeing Centres, who have worked incredibly hard to make this model operational and continue to provide high-quality, compassionate support to those who need it. Their commitment ensures that our services remain truly open, inclusive, and centred around the people we support.

Find out more on our website: https://www.southdown.org/open-access-wellbeing-support-east-sussex/

17/09/2025

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10/09/2025

Today we mark World Su***de Prevention Day by standing by this year's theme of changing the narrative around su***de. The International Association for Su***de Prevention says that an estimated 720,000-plus su***des happen every year worldwide. This must change. We must ***de.

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09/09/2025

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06/08/2025

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29/07/2025

19/06/2025

Yesterday, the Government announced a new Bill concerning Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment (PIP). At Southdown, we believe this proposed legislation will have damaging consequences for the people we support and for many others across our communities. We feel compelled to speak out.

Today, we’ve written to MPs across Sussex to share our concerns.

In our letter, we highlight that for many of the people we support, life is already complex. Support services are under pressure. Mental health needs are rising. People with learning disabilities still face significant barriers. And the housing crisis continues to threaten people’s ability to build stable, fulfilling lives.

We believe everyone has the right to access support that helps them feel safe, stay well, and live the life they choose. Universal Credit and PIP are not just benefits; they’re a lifeline that make this possible.

We know that with the right support, people can and do move into work, build confidence, and live more independently. But this progress is fragile. This Bill risks undermining the systems that people rely on; not just when out of work, but also when in low-paid or part-time roles, or during the transition into employment.

Undermining that support risks reversing hard-won gains and sends the wrong message about the value of inclusive employment and social contribution.

Read our letter in full: https://ow.ly/bZmA50Wclz3

What you can do:
If you share our concern about the impact this Bill could have on disabled people, those with mental health challenges, and others in vulnerable situations, please consider writing to your MP.

Find your local MP using this link: https://ow.ly/oI3g50Wclz2

To speak to us about this article please email [email protected].

04/06/2025

28/05/2025

Good this is a start, but so much more needs to happen. The NHS is on the floor and Mental health support is the same. As somebody currently using crises mental health services they are great but massively understaffed and underfunded.

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Another huge announcement from the Government.