Our latest news

A Week of Adventure, Laughter, and New Memories
Becky recently returned from a fantastic break in North Devon, where she took on cycling, archery, abseiling, crate stacking, and even soared on a giant swing!

A Fresh Start in Wokingham
Colin, Andy, and Brian have found comfort and independence in their new home—embracing shared routines and a fresh start in a space they truly enjoy.

Optalis Supported Employment Service achieves accreditation for 5th year running
Our Supported Employment Service has achieved Support with Confidence accreditation for the 5th year in a row!
New year, new job, new you!
Join our care and support teams and see your career blossom!

Optalis joins the National Care Forum
Optalis has joined the National Care Forum (NCF), as part of our commitment to provide a high quality and continually improving service.

Optalis staff raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society
Optalis staff have presented a cheque for £300 to Tim Waters, Community Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society. The money was raised by Optalis colleagues holding a cake sale across the company to support Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day last year.

We are now a Disability Confident Committed Employer
Accreditation means we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace.

Customers move into Fosters extra care scheme in Woodley
Optalis will provide 24-hour background care and support at the state of the art service for older people with dementia

Bags of Hugs!
Focused Friends – a group of Optalis customers with learning disabilities - have been busy expanding their Hug in a Mug initiative quite literally!

The Learning Disabilities Day Service New Year's Resolution
Optalis Day Services in Wokingham, Woodley and Earley have made a New Year’s resolution to reduce the amount of plastic waste that their teams generate.

Do you want to work in a brand new extra care scheme for older people in Woodley?
No more commuting! If you live in the local area, you could work in a job that is on your doorstep!
What is Out and About all about?
Optalis Out & About customer Lucy Walles has made a video about the service – it's fantastic!