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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.
Ace@Optalis course is a class act!
A group of students have successfully completed an innovative skills-based course following an exciting new partnership between Reading College and the Optalis Supported Employment Service (SES).
We're recruiting Care Support Workers!
We're recruiting for Alexandra Place in Woodley, Beeches Manor in Wokingham and services throughout the area.
Read all about the exciting activities that the Learning Disability Day Service has been up to
Come to our Recruitment Open Day!
On Wednesday 15 July we will be at the Bradbury Centre in Rose Street, Wokingham to chat with people about the job opportunities at Suffolk Lodge, Rectory Road, Wokingham.
Optalis champions the care of Carers
This week is national Carers Week, aiming to raise awareness of caring and the challenges Carers face. Optalis is hosting a Cafe for Carers on Friday 19 June to offer support and a few hours respite.
Connect and communicate for Deaf Awareness Week
Did you know 1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing? To mark Deaf Awareness Week, we've got some tips to communicating with people with hearing loss.
Optalis supporting Dementia Awareness Week
Optalis is encouraging members of the public to find out more about dementia by attending a free Dementia Friends information session on Saturday 16 May. Sign up here!
Woodley Day Service officially opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for adults with a learning disability welcomed over 70 clients, staff and members of the public to the official opening of their new base on Friday (27 February).
Woodley Day Service opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for people with a learning disability is inviting members of the public to celebrate their recent relocation to Woodford Park, Woodley, on Friday 27 February.
Brokerage and Professional Support team impressive charity efforts
The Brokerage and Professional Support team recently raised nearly £700 for the Medical Assistance Sierra Leone Charity, which is supporting the Ebola crisis in West Africa.