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.
Woodley Day Service is moving to a new home!
Read more about Woodley Learning Disability Day Service's relocation plans to Woodford Park, Woodley.
Changes to the Sensory Needs Service
Read about important changes to the Sensory Needs Team, taking effect from August 1, 2014.
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).