Our latest news
Transforming How We Talk About Social Care Roles
Optalis has been rethinking the language used in our job descriptions, focusing on clearer, and more human wording, shifting away from clinical language and towards a more person‑centred approach.
Railway 200 artwork project receives national recognition
The Railway 200 Artwork project, led by Optalis Community Lives artist Jo Werrett and delivered by the Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board, has won a Community Rail Award.
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?
Celebrating 30 years of friendships and support
We met with Paul, who has recently celebrated a significant milestone of attending the Community Lives Westmead Service for 30 years!
Remembering the Queen
Customers from our Community Lives service at Oakbridge in Windsor have been to pay their respects to Her Majesty this week and left some flowers at Windsor Castle.
The Queen’s State Funeral - Monday 19 September
On the day of the State Funeral, we want to offer our colleagues the chance to commemorate Her Majesty's passing and her reign. As a result, we have made changes to the opening hours of our services.