Our latest news
Transforming How We Talk About Social Care Roles
Optalis has been rethinking the language used in our job descriptions, focusing on clearer, and more human wording, shifting away from clinical language and towards a more person‑centred approach.
Railway 200 artwork project receives national recognition
The Railway 200 Artwork project, led by Optalis Community Lives artist Jo Werrett and delivered by the Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board, has won a Community Rail Award.
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.
Growing Places gratitude for Freemason donation
Growing Places received £1,000 from the Berkshire Masonic Charity.
New Commercial Director joins Optalis
Gary Thorpe has joined Optalis as its new Commercial Director.
Optalis begin new partnership with Reading College!
The new service - named ACE@Optalis - will form part of Reading College's Learning Disability Curriculum, and will run as a pilot for one academic year starting this September.
Staying out for the summer!
Our Day Service has organised many trips over the last couple of months - taking customers out to a variety of sights and activities!
SES launches new work experience programme
Our Supported Employment Service's (SES) work experience programme aims to give clients the opportunity to experience a range of job roles at Optalis services.