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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.
Community Lives Contribute to Learning Disability Week Exhibition
In an exhibit supported by RBWM Library services, several local groups have come together to share their experiences of living life with a Learning Disability in a special exhibit.
Westmead customers enjoy their hobbies and explore local attractions.
A group of people we support at Westmead, recently visited the new activity centre at Dinton Pastures near Winnersh.
Celebrating The Coronation
Westmead's Coronation Celebration: An Afternoon Tea with Homemade Scones
Westmead marked the Coronation with a delightful afternoon tea featuring freshly baked scones lovingly prepared by the people we support.
A visit Windsor Castle
As part of the Coronation celebrations, customers from our Community Lives learning disability services in RBWM were invited to visit Windsor Castle to learn more about the Coronation.
Coronation Mural Picture at Woodley and Earley Day Services
Discovering a Rewarding Career Path as an Occupational Therapy (OT) Apprentice
My name is Bex and I'm an Occupational Therapy (OT) apprentice, based in the Optalis Local Access Point (LAP) team I've been asked to share my experiences and insights about this exciting career path.
Supported Employment Service reflects on another successful travel training program.
Over the past few months, the SES team have been working with local groups to explore train travel. The team have supported at least 67 students on their Try a Train programme.
Men in Sheds at Boyn Grove Create OPTALIS Coronation Car for Local Children's Hospice
The Men in Sheds team at Boyn Grove were donated a ride on children’s car for renovation and then to be gifted to a local children’s hospice.
Big plans to celebrate the King's Coronation
Across Community Lives, groups are involved in an incredible art project to create a giant lion sculpture that will be displayed in the lead up to the Coronation in Windsor town centre