‘Reservists’ step in to support Sussex care provider

Southdown is providing care and support for more than 200 people with learning disabilities during the Covid-19 pandemic, many of whom have additional physical disabilities and behaviour support needs, a spokesman for the firm said.

He added: “With an increase in staff absence due to the need to self-isolate, Southdown colleagues in other parts of the organisation have volunteered to be released from their current roles to provide support to their Learning Disability Services colleagues.