Our latest news
Good Teams Start With Connection and Celebration
Our series continues. From quiet reflection to shared celebrations, we’re sharing real stories that show how connection, care, and inclusivity help build strong, supportive teams across our Optalis.
Connecting with Reading Football Club Community Trust
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
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!
