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Bowling Tournament Marks End of an Era at Bracknell
People from across Community Lives came together for a final celebration before Hollywood Bowl in Bracknell closed its doors.
Oktoberfest at Bluebell House
At Bluebell House, Oktoberfest has become a much-loved tradition, bringing residents, family, and staff together for a night of joy and celebration.
Suffolk Lodge residents bake away!
Residents from Suffolk Lodge made and baked lemon tarts for their morning coffees this week. It's one of the regular activities they take part in at the care home, with the assistance of staff.
Optalis Head Office becomes a Safer Place
The Safer Places Scheme was set up in 2010 by Wokingham Borough Council, in partnership with local self-advocacy group CLASP, and Thames Valley Police. Its purpose is to help people who may feel vulnerable or scared whilst out and about in the Wokingham Borough.
Pathways into Employment sessions end on a high
June 26 saw the final session in the Exploring Pathways into Employment programme take place - organised and facilitated by Optalis’ Supported Employment Service (SES). The course ended on a high with guest speaker Michael Poppa, area manager from Churchill’s providing a real understanding of working in the cleaning industry.
Optalis secure contract extension
Optalis has been officially notified that their three year contract with Wokingham Borough Council is to be extended by a further two years until June 2015. The company will continue to run the full suite of the council’s adult social care services, including residential care, homecare, reablement, day centres, support with employment, as well as care brokerage.
Pinehaven Day Service hold their annual Fete
Our day service for older people based at Pinehaven Day Centre and Cockayne Court sheltered accommodation, holds its annual summer fete on Friday July 26, 2013 between 11am and 3pm. Stalls will sell arts and crafts and plants, amongst other wares, and there will be facepainting, live music, and raffles.
Earley Day Service celebrates 10 year anniversary
Optalis’ learning disability day service (Earley branch) will be celebrating their anniversary - on Thursday July 11- of providing 10 years of care and support to adults with a learning disability. A barbeque will be held at the Crescent Resource Centre, where the team of staff are based, along with a disco and arts and crafts displays.
Earley and Woodley Day Service customers learn about IT
During last month (June), our customers from the Learning Disability Day Service bases in Earley and Woodley took up the opportunity to take part in a free five-week IT course run by a local IT college tutor, and supported by Optalis' Day Service staff.
Orchard House receives full compliance rating from CQC
Optalis is delighted to announce it has received full compliance for its Orchard House care home following an inspection with the industry regulator, Care Quality Commission.
Bee(ing) Inspired at Suffolk Lodge!
Carers at Suffolk Lodge received Bee Inspired training earlier this month. Bee Inspired is a dementia care training programme provided by Dementia UK.
Optalis appoints new Finance Director
Optalis has appointed Paul Steadman to the role of Finance Director this month.
