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Harvest Celebrations at Hollies
The Hollies celebrated Harvest Afternoon with residents, families, and staff enjoying live music, seasonal food, and autumn-themed decorations.
A Summer Celebration at Reading Road
This summer, Andy, Colin, and Brian hosted their first garden party at their new home, bringing together friends, family, and neighbours.
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.
Certificates of Recognition for Day Service customers
Our Earley Day Service held a Christmas Coffee morning for customers, parents and carers. We had a good response to our invite, and Cllr Bob Pitts, one of Optalis' Board Directors attended too!
Christmas comes early across Optalis' services
Many of our services began their Christmas celebrations during this week, with lunches, outings and carols performances taking place! Here are just some of the highlights...
