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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.
Optalis take on two Extra Care Homes
On April 1, 2014, Optalis took over the support provision for two of the borough’s Extra Care homes; Alexandra Place (Woodley), and Beeches Manor (Wokingham). Optalis are providing on-site staff support 24 hours a day, seven days per week, to both services.
Clients Create is unveiled!
Optalis’ first ever exhibition was unveiled at the Mall Gallery in Wokingham this month. Clients Create was officially opened by Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr UllaKarin Clark on April 1, who was on hand to say a few words and spent a great deal of time talking with customers and their families.
Volunteers thanked for their help
Staff from Optalis’ Day Service held a special presentation at the Acorn Community Centre to thank the 20 volunteers who help support the service.
Optalis first LATC to sign UNISON's Ethical Care Charter
On March 11, Optalis’ chairman Bob Pitts signed UNISON’s Ethical Care Charter on behalf of the company.
Clients Create in special art exhibition
The display will showcase a number of works by people with a physical disability and older people with dementia, as well as inspirational photographs.
Pinehaven Day Centre gets a facelift
Pinehaven Day Centre has been spruced up in time for spring by volunteers from Easthampstead Rotary Club.
Optalis customers melt hearts this Valentine's Day
A couple living at Optalis' Oakfield Court supported housing scheme have been kind enough to share their story with us as Valentine's Day is around the corner...
Optalis strike it lucky at local Oscars ceremony!
On Wednesday February 5, the Learning Disability Partnership Boad (LDPB) held their first Partnership Board Oscars - the aim of which was to recognise the good work done by local individuals and groups working with the organisation. The ceremony, attended by over 100 people connected to the board, formed part of LDPB's Annual General Meeting.
Local Stroke Clubs receive Optalis donation
On Tuesday January 7, representatives from three local stroke clubs visited Optalis' Head Office at Trinity Court to be presented with donation cheques.
Christmas comes to Suffolk Lodge!
On Friday December 20, staff from the Wokingham branch of Waitrose and a film crew of six visited Suffolk Lodge Care Home to help out with the residents’ Christmas lunch, and film the afternoon’s events! Waitrose staff helped serve drinks and food, allowing Optalis support staff to sit and assist more than 30 residents with their lunches.
