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Optalis Supported Employment Team recognised for specialist support for autistic people
Optalis Supported Employment Team has gained the National Autistic Society’s Autism Specialist Award, for specialist providers in sectors including education, social care and the justice system.
Changing the Story of Social Care: Let’s Talk About Language
Over the past year, we’ve listened to our teams and community, helping us adopt language that’s more clear and human. Daniel shared his perspective on the power of language in social care.
Uniform charity, School Days, win Optalis Latest SOUP fundraiser
Optalis hosted a Soup Event at Westmead Centre to bring the community together and give local organisations the opportunity to raise awareness and pitch for funding for their community project.
Optalis brings Hollywood glamour to Wokingham
Optalis worked with its customers to hold a Summer Ball at Westmead Day Centre, treating its guests to a red-carpet reception with Hollywood glamour.
Ace students celebrate success
In June 2019, our Ace at Optalis students celebrated successfully completing their training. We worked with 13 students supporting them with their transition from college to the work environment.
Optalis celebrates staff excellence
Winners announced!
Optalis Independent Living Services receives glowing report from CQC
The care service was given scores in five categories and was rated ‘outstanding’ for how ‘caring’ its support was, receiving an overall grade of ‘good’.
Supported Employment Service achieves Support with Confidence accreditation for 6th year in a row!
Team celebrates achieving coveted award
Optalis partner Activate Learning wins award
Activate Learning’s innovative partnership programme for young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) has been awarded the coveted ‘Support for Students’ prize at the 2019 Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards.
Digni-trees for Dignity in Action Day
In February 2019 services across Optalis marked Dignity Action Day. To raise awareness of the importance of dignity in care. Services hosted events and discussions on the topic of dignity.
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.