Our latest news
Community Lives Revisits Jubilee Tree Planting Site
Community Lives revisited Ockwells Park to see trees they planted in 2022 for the Queen’s Green Canopy. They reflected on their impact and were proud to see some trees had grown over 6 feet tall.
Focussed Friends Deliver Easter Cheer to Patients at Wokingham Hospital
Focussed Friends, donated 48 Easter eggs with kind messages to hospital patients, with help from Morrisons and Optalis, spreading joy and community spirit.
Disability History Month 2020
Did you know that all of our meeting rooms at head office are named after disability activists/advocates and people who've had a positive impact on the lives of people with disabilities?
How To Succeed With Infection Prevention Control Audits - Quick Blog
Infection Prevention Control (IPC) has never been more at the forefront of our minds, read our blog about how to make your audits more successful and drive improvement.
Welcome our new team members at Lady Elizabeth House Extra Care Service
We're excited to welcome our new team members at Lady Elizabeth House Extra Care Service who joined our Optalis team in November.
Update about our services 3 November 2020
At Optalis we continue to provide safe and responsive services and will provide updates if any circumstances change.
Optalis Quarterly Performance Report is published
The Quarterly Performance Report shows a summary of our activities and plans for development.
Dementia Care Advisor team receive a delivery of fiddle mitts
Dementia Care Advisor team received a delivery of fiddle mitts from the ‘Knit your socks off’ group. The sensory mitts are stimulating, soothing, colourful and interactive for those with dementia.
The Day the Seaside came to Winston Court!
Despite lockdown, all the residents of Winston Court enjoyed one of the best virtual days ever, all dressed up and ready to go in seaside gear.
Santa Maria (Independent Living Service) spruce up their garden
The staff at Santa Maria wanted to make the back garden a more attractive and desirable place to spend time, relax and enjoy the summer. The team set about clearing the garden; cutting down diseased trees, clearing and replanting the vegetable garden.
Optalis Employee Appreciation Event 2020
We recently celebrated our team's huge efforts and dedication over the past few months with a virtual event. It was wonderful to take time to recognise everyone's hard work and dedication.
An interview with Freweyni, who stepped in to support our reablement team during the pandemic
We’ve been talking to our amazing colleagues who have stepped in to support our services during the pandemic. Read about Freweyni’s experiences of working in a new role.
