SJOG

SJOG SJOG is a national charity supporting people to live the lives they choose. There are no limits. We're here to help wherever there is need.

Welcome to the page of the Saint John of God Hospitaller Services, a charity registered in the UK that supports vulnerable people: people to lead independent lives and realise their potential - people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health problems, elderly Religious, people who have difficulties with drug and alcohol abuse, migrants who are vulnerable to homelessness, and victims of modern day slavery.

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating the team at Lindisfarne Court, who regularly give back to their local comm...
05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating the team at Lindisfarne Court, who regularly give back to their local community by getting involved in litter picks.

It’s something they’re proud to do as part of their community, and this time they joined other local volunteers to fill bags of rubbish - a great team effort.

Moments like this are what doing good is all about - helping out where we can, and hopefully inspiring others to do the same.

A reminder this that even something as simple as picking up litter on a walk can have a big impact.

Well done Lindisfarne Court 👏

Haughton Matters

04/06/2026

You can't fake a culture where people genuinely care.

When Learning and Development Manager Vicky joined SJOG, one thing became clear very quickly: people genuinely want to make a difference.

She saw how committed colleagues are to learning, developing, and being the best they can be for the people they support.

Hear more from Vicky in the latest episode of our podcast, Life at SJOG: Doing Good.

Available to watch or listen on Spotify and YouTube:
Link in bio.

SJOG has joined organisations across the modern slavery and human trafficking sector to respond to proposed reforms in t...
03/06/2026

SJOG has joined organisations across the modern slavery and human trafficking sector to respond to proposed reforms in the Immigration and Asylum Bill.

While there are potential positive steps around support for child victims, we are concerned that wider changes could weaken protections and increase the risk of exploitation for survivors.

A safeguarding-first approach must remain at the heart of any reform - prioritising prevention, protection and long-term recovery.

Survivors deserve the support they need to rebuild their lives safely - without fear of re-exploitation.

Read the full joint statement here:
https://www.antislavery.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Modern-slavery-reforms-announcement-joint-statement-May2026.pdf

Episode 3 of our podcast is now live! 🎉This episode features Craig, IT Services Engineer, and Vicky, Learning and Develo...
01/06/2026

Episode 3 of our podcast is now live! 🎉

This episode features Craig, IT Services Engineer, and Vicky, Learning and Development Manager, as they chat about their career journeys at SJOG, how their roles have grown, and the learning and development opportunities that have shaped them along the way.

Watch and listen now:
Spotify https://tr.ee/r7X55H
YouTube https://tr.ee/0Bfzv7

“They’re a proper SJOG person”… it’s something we hear every day, especially from people meeting us for the first time.I...
28/05/2026

“They’re a proper SJOG person”… it’s something we hear every day, especially from people meeting us for the first time.

It’s hard to define, but you know it when you see it.

Recently, these thoughtful little jars appeared on desks across Head Office - no name, no recognition, just a quiet act of kindness.

One colleague said, “This gorgeous little jar turned up on my desk and we have no idea who left them! Whoever you are, thank you! It made me smile!”

And really, that’s what it comes down to - kind, compassionate people living our values every day, not because we have to, but because it’s part of who we are… proper SJOG people.

Bank Holidays Aren't for Everyone…Some bank holidays are tied to religious festivals or cultural events that people don’...
22/05/2026

Bank Holidays Aren't for Everyone…

Some bank holidays are tied to religious festivals or cultural events that people don’t celebrate.

That's why we provide our colleagues with the flexibility to use their annual leave to celebrate the dates that matter most to them.

Whether that's Diwali, Eid, Passover, a bank holiday, or any other meaningful occasion.

Happening today! Two new online support sessions today for autistic young people aged 14–22.These sessions offer a welc...
21/05/2026

Happening today! Two new online support sessions today for autistic young people aged 14–22.

These sessions offer a welcoming and supportive online space for young autistic individuals to connect, share experiences, and access helpful information.

Both drop-in sessions are free, with no booking needed.

For more information on our events, please click here: https://sjogheretohelp.org.uk/events/

You can also contact the team by emailing:
[email protected]

19/05/2026

"Improving quality of life - that's the best part of the job."

Sunday, a support worker at one of SJOG's specialist autism services, shares what he finds most rewarding about working at SJOG - seeing the real difference support can make in people's lives.

From meaningful progress to life-changing outcomes, it's these moments that show the impact of the work we do and why it matters so much.

Hear the full conversation in Episode 2 of our podcast – Life at SJOG: Doing Good.

Available to watch or listen on Spotify and YouTube:

Spotify: https://tr.ee/r7X55H
YouTube: https://tr.ee/0Bfzv7

Prosopagnosia, or face blindness, is a neurological or developmental condition characterised by impaired facial recognit...
18/05/2026

Prosopagnosia, or face blindness, is a neurological or developmental condition characterised by impaired facial recognition.

Although widely studied in cognitive neuroscience, its impact on autistic individuals, particularly those with higher support needs remains underexamined.

New from our COO, Dr Lisa Alcorn, this brief report synthesises current research on developmental and acquired prosopagnosia, outlines its neuroanatomical basis, and integrates first-person autistic accounts to illuminate the lived experience of face blindness.

Read the paper here: https://tr.ee/NtacBZ

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The Exchange, First Floor, The Old Exchange, Barnard Street
Darlington
DL37DR

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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