Changes to our services began on 1 April 2026. You can get a timetable by speaking to your nearest service.

As part of the redesign process some groups are changing and some new offers are being introduced. These changes will be happening gradually between April and July.

Yes. One to one support remains part of the proposed approach, alongside groups and other types of support. Individual support is not being removed or replaced but will be time limited in order to ensure more people can get access to the support they need.

Not necessarily. Support is intended to remain local and may continue to take place in familiar venues. Where support happens can vary, but people will not be required to travel to new locations without good reason.

No. People do not need to re-apply or take any action to keep accessing support.

The redesign has involved creating Neighbourhood Wellbeing Hubs, where Southdown can work alongside other organisations to offer a wider range of support and activities.

Though some groups have changed, we are introducing new time limited peer groups which are focused on wellbeing and recovery.

We are setting up planning groups so clients can get involved in deciding what goes into each timetable. If you would like to join then please contact your local service.

As well is neighbourhood hubs, we will be making use of local community venues. We can be flexible with these and will continue to look out for spaces which work for our clients.

Some spaces work better for clients than others so please continue to feedback on what you think works or doesn't work so we can continue to adapt.

Social Space is for existing clients, offering an ongoing, welcoming place to stay connected with others.

Activities are shaped together by clients and staff, so the space reflects what people enjoy and value.

This space is drop-in and not time limited, providing regular connection alongside the time limited group programmes.