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Why Professional Development at Optalis Makes a Difference
Bukola’s journey through the Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification shows how Optalis supports colleagues to grow their skills, confidence and careers.
Changing the Narrative: The Power of Storytelling in Adult Social Care
Jodie Reichelt explains how real, person‑led stories challenge negative perceptions, highlight meaningful support, and reflect people’s voices with dignity and respect.
Developing specialist skills at Optalis
Senior Occupational Therapist Somayya Kolia, studying frailty at West London University, spoke to us about her latest learning and development course
Celebrating our newly qualified Social Workers
Teams from across Optalis Adult Services joined together at Maidenhead Town Hall to catch up with each other and celebrate their newly qualified colleagues.
Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail
Community Lives service at Boyn Grove, Maidenhead, will be hosting an exhibition created by people with a learning disability as part of the Cookham & Maidenhead Arts Trail (CAMAT) on 9 & 10 Sep
Young Voices Group hold summer fete in aid of Thames Hospice
Young Voices group raise money for Thames Hospice
Woodley Day Services Pool Party
Team Optalis at Parallel Windsor
On Sunday 2nd July, Team Optalis joined the Parallel Windsor event held in Windsor Great Park and along the Long Walk. Parallel is an inclusive event held for the first time in Windsor this year
Oakbridge Community Lives Service Discuss Pride Month
At Oakbridge Community Lives Service, the Young Voices Group have been talking about Pride month.
SES Fashion Café awarded 5-star food hygiene rating
Earlier this month the SES Fashion Café were awarded a 5-star food hygiene rating following their inspection.
Community Lives launch new interactive book club
Community Lives welcomed people with profound and multiple disabilities (PMLD) to a new interactive book club. The tale was brought to life through sensory exploration with props, textures and songs.
Celebrating Learning Disability Week: Paige's Story
Join us in celebrating Learning Disability Week - helping bust myths about learning disabilities! Paige shared her incredible journey of personal growth and development.