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Supporting people to live the lives they choose.

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From apprentice to engineer.

Craig’s career journey shows what’s possible when development, dedication and the right support come together.

Click the link below to read:
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#NationalApprenticeshipWeek
February 13, 2026 at 9:15 AM
From night shift support worker to service manager - an inspiring apprenticeship journey.

Click the link below to read the full story:
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#NationalApprenticeshipWeek
February 11, 2026 at 12:26 PM
At SJOG, we’re proud to support over 50 colleagues undertaking apprenticeships - from Level 2 all the way up to Level 7 (Master’s degree level).

Over the course of the week, we’ll be sharing their stories, achievements and advice.

#NAW2026
February 9, 2026 at 9:14 AM
Time to Talk Day is the nation's biggest mental health conversation. A chance to listen, share, and talk about what really matters.

Dean, a project worker at SJOG, explains why speaking up changed his life.

Click the link below to read his story:
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February 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
We’re excited to share that Paul Bott CEO of SJOG, will be a keynote speaker at the Charity Times Conference 2026!

Taking place on 21st May at the America Square Conference Centre in London, the event will focus on building resilient charities for a changing world.
February 4, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Our Here to Help team recently presented at the Suicide Awareness Conference at Durham Police HQ.
February 3, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Experts by Experience are people with lived experience of using our services, and they offer invaluable insights and feedback on the support we provide.
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Last month, the people we support in our modern-day slavery services took part in a photography project that ended with a special visit to Kensington Palace.

Read Yarin, Team Leader at Ambrose House's reflection on the day here: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
January 29, 2026 at 11:52 AM
New research highlights the urgent nutrition challenges facing people experiencing homelessness.

Read how SJOG’s Olallo House contributed to this important study in our latest LinkedIn article.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Reposted by SJOG
Does conventional sleep guidance work for adults with complex support needs?

These individuals experience sleep difficulties more often and with greater complexity.

And can mean:

🩺 Worsening physical health
🧠 Heightened cognitive & emotional challenges
💬 Reduced communication and engagement
January 26, 2026 at 6:04 PM
January can be a tough - long shifts, short days, and ongoing pressures can leave us feeling drained before the year has even started.

Yesterday our staff took time out to embrace Brew Monday - a reminder to pause and check in with one another.

#BrewMonday
January 20, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Come rain or shine, our Green Team makes a real difference.

Their hard work doesn’t just keep out outdoor spaces looking great - it encourages the people we support to spend more time outside, boosting both mental health and physical wellbeing.
January 15, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Join SJOG and make a difference!

We're looking for positive, honest and compassionate people to join our friendly team and play a fundamental part in the lives of the people we support.

We're hiring in these locations:
Stockton-On-Tees, Middlesbrough and Darlington
January 13, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Mr B was trafficked to the UK and forced into criminal exploitation for over a decade.

When he finally reached safety, he was living with trauma, poor mental health, and serious physical illness.

With the right support, things slowly began to change.
January 12, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Back from Monday 12th January!

Our Here to Help team hosts a welcoming and supportive session every Monday, offering guidance, understanding, and a safe space to talk.

When: Every Monday, 6pm–6:40pm
Where: Online via Zoom - use the QR code or meeting details below to join
January 9, 2026 at 10:21 AM
POV: It's the first week back in the office...
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Masking is a coping strategy that some autistic people use - sometimes consciously, sometimes without realising - to hide traits associated with autism.

The goal is often to fit in or avoid standing out in social settings.
January 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM
The new and improved Here to Help website is now live!

Autistic individuals guided our work every step of the way, and their feedback led to the most impactful outcome of the Here to Help project: the website.

Click the link below to visit the website:
sjogheretohelp.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Christmas can be a joyful time, but for autistic children and adults, it often brings unique challenges - changes in routine, sensory stimulation, and social expectations can feel overwhelming.
December 17, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Food bank donation supporting local community in crisis.

St. Paul’s Nursing Home regularly supports local community projects, including food banks, and has recently made another donation to help those in need.
December 16, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our teams and the people they support went all‑out for Christmas Jumper Day!

From festive jumpers and T‑shirts to Christmas hats, headbands and even trousers…everyone looked the part!

#ChristmasJumperDay
December 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The new Mental Health Bill will end the inappropriate detention of autistic people under outdated legislation.

Read the full article on our LinkedIn page.
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December 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
It’s Christmas Jumper Day!

We’ve challenged our teams across the country to bring their festive jumper A-game this year - the Christmassier, wackier and uglier, the better!

#ChristmasJumperDay
December 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Human rights are for all. No exceptions. No exclusions.

At SJOG, we live our values of hospitality, compassion, and respect every day.

#HumanRightsDay
December 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
The Here to Help Project is proud to support a new research initiative led by autistic and non-autistic researchers from Liverpool John Moores University, Edge Hill University, and UCL.
December 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM