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Finding Home at Bluebell House
Moving into a care home can feel like a huge step. At Bluebell House, that step is met with patience, warmth and care. Over time spaces become familiar and new routines turn into moments of joy.
How Optalis Embeds Dignity in Daily Support
As part of Dignity Action Month, we’re highlighting how our teams keep dignity central to the support we provide, through the environments we create, training, and daily practices.
Theresa May joins celebration for specialist travel training programme and station adoption.
Maidenhead MP Theresa May joined Optalis Supported Employment Team, GWR and Southeast Communities Rail Partnership at a special event to celebrate the success of the ‘Try a Train’ programme.
New dance fitness activity starting November ~ join us!
A dancing session, specifically for people with learning disabilities held at the Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive, Wokingham RG41 3DR
Support for Carers
The Support for Carers Service, provided through Optalis in partnership with the Royal Borough and NHS Frimley, supports carers to continue with their important caring role.
A new start with help from the Peripatetic Team
Rob worked with his social worker to apply to move to a new home. At age 54, he felt it was time to move on to his own space. The Peri team helped make sure that this move went smoothly.
Optalis Community Lives Wokingham link with Woodley Pensioners Walking Football Club to introduce new walking football sessions
Optalis Community Lives Wokingham link with Woodley Pensioners Walking Football Club to introduce new walking football sessions.
Improving accessibility of train travel at Wokingham Station with new rail partnership
Optalis Ability Travel in partnership with the Wokingham LDPB and CLASP embark on a new Rail Partnership project, with the adoption of Wokingham Train Station and the launch of Easy Read Station Guide
New fitness activity starting November ~ join us!
An easy to follow class led by a qualified instructor, specifically for people with learning disabilities.
Leading Supported Employment Service maintains Support With Confidence accreditation for ninth year!
Optalis Supported Employment Service is pleased to announce its ninth consecutive year of Support with Confidence (SWC) accreditation.
Congratulations to our 2022 STAR Award winners!
Yesterday, the winners of the Staff Awards 2022 were announced and presented with certificates and vouchers in a fantastic ceremony, celebrating excellence and achievement among our people.
How do we keep people independent and well in the community? Workshop
Colleagues working in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, came together for an event. The theme for the session was: How do we keep people independent and well in the community?
