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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.

Martin's Blog
It's good here, come and stay. Our CEO Martin Farrow talks about the recruitment equation: Quality + culture = > staff retention
Poppy making event in full bloom ahead of Armistice Day
Optalis customers have recently taken part in a poppy making workshop at Boyn Grove Community Centre in Maidenhead to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Optalis staff shortlisted for three Great British Care Awards
Employees from social care provider, Optalis were delighted to be named as finalists in three categories in the regional Great British Care Awards
Official opening for the Birches
State of the art scheme for the over 55s with care provision by Optalis opens in Woodley
People with learning disabilities have their say at Optalis conference
Optalis, hosted its first customer conference recently, ‘run by people with learning disabilities for people with learning disabilities.’

People with learning disabilities have their say at Optalis conference
'Have Your Say' conference explores how vital it is for people with learning disabilities to have choice and control over their lives

CQC inspection rates Mokattam as Good
Very pleased to announce that the Mokattam service in Maidenhead that provides residential care and support for adults with a learning disability has been given an overall rating of Good by the Care Quality Commission in its inspection

Happy birthday to the NHS!
Optalis teams celebrate NHS 70th

Men in Sheds initiative opens in Maidenhead
A scheme designed to encourage friendship amongst men and help prevent loneliness has been launched in Maidenhead.

Boyn Grove marks Learning Disability Awareness Week
This year the focus was on health, with the theme of 'Treat me well' to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital