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Community Lives Celebrates Inclusion and Creativity in Windsor and Maidenhead
Community Lives in Windsor and Maidenhead hosted an inclusive event for people with learning disabilities and autism, offering sensory, musical, and active sessions for all abilities to enjoy
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.
We're looking for people who really care
Optalis are currently recruiting for Homecare workers, and on Friday July 25, our Head Office in Wokingham opens its doors to the public for an informal Homecare Recruitment Open Day!
Optalis hold a successful Recruitment Open Day!
On Wednesday June 25, Optalis' HR Team held an open afternoon for members of the public interested in working in our Homecare Team. The afternoon was really successful, with around 21 people turning up to speak to HR staff and Homecare managers.
Out and About turns two!
Our Out and About Service celebrates its second birthday this month with an evening event on June 27.
Pinehaven thanks Easthampstead Rotary Club
Easthampstead Rotary Club has been supporting Pinehaven Day Service over the past year through taking part in a number of events and activities.
Earley Day Service achieves accreditation
Optalis are delighted to announce that our Earley Day Service is now accredited by Support with Confidence (SWC) - a joint initiative between West Berkshire and Wokingham’s local authorities.
Supported Employment crowned with Team Award!
Our Supported Employment Service (SES) Team were one of four teams nominated (internally) by others for our annual Team STAR Award. At the end of May, they were crowned the winners!
Suffolk Lodge residents go back in time
RemPods are scenes which 'pop' up and can help change the quality of life for people currently living in care homes who suffer from a form of dementia.
Optalis get Bold in Blue for Good Care Week!
April 28 to May 4 was national Good Care Week, and as part of the week-long celebrations at Optalis, teams across our sites decided to raise money for the MS Trust’s Be Bold In Blue campaign (also running during the exact same week).
Optalis triumph at Great British Care Awards!
Rebecca, who works at Suffolk Lodge Care Home, won a regional award last year but walked away from the Great British Care Awards final on Saturday (April 26) with the top prize in her category of 'Care Home Coordinator'.
Day Service customers meet a Harris Hawk!
Yesterday, some of Optalis' Day Service clients had an extraordinary experience. Steve, a Falconry Trainer was kind enough to visit the team at Earley Crescent Centre and do a demonstration and talk on falconry. He brought his Harris Hawk with him!
