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Finding Home at Bluebell House
Moving into a care home can feel like a huge step. At Bluebell House, that step is met with patience, warmth and care. Over time spaces become familiar and new routines turn into moments of joy.
How Optalis Embeds Dignity in Daily Support
As part of Dignity Action Month, we’re highlighting how our teams keep dignity central to the support we provide, through the environments we create, training, and daily practices.
Optalis appoints new Finance Director
Optalis has appointed Paul Steadman to the role of Finance Director this month.
Our Supported Employment Service leaps into spring
Optalis’ Supported Employment Service (SES) has leapt into spring with a new employment-focused education session as part of their Pathways into Employment course (which began in February), called ‘A Day in the Life of a Gardener’.
SES run their first Pathways into Employment session
Our Supported Employment Service (SES) has successfully completed their first employment focused education course this month: ‘A Day in the Life of a Retail Worker’.
Optalis's MD visits Link Visiting Scheme's Pie and Pint Club
During December, our staff raised a total of £635.50 for local charity The Link Visiting Scheme through raffle ticket sales and a pub quiz event for staff (held at the Molly Millar Pub)
Supported Employment Service achieves accreditation
Optalis’ Supported Employment Service (SES) is pleased to announce that it has achieved Support with Confidence accreditation this month.
Optalis raise £600 for The Link Visiting Scheme
Optalis raised a total of £600 last week for local charity The Link Visiting Scheme through a raffle and a pub quiz event for staff on December 12.
Helping the Salvation Army this Christmas
This year, our Learning Disability Day Service (based in Wokingham, Earley, and Woodley) decided that they wanted to do something to help the local community. They decided to collect tins of food and other non-perishable items for the Salvation Army, who have a base in Lower Earley.
Westmead Open Day in December
The aim of the open day is to showcase the various services and activities to new customers and to allow them to meet and talk to current customers.
Our staff raise over £200 for CLASP!
Optalis has raised £207 for local charity CLASP (Caring Listening and Supporting Partnership) with a company-wide fun Halloween dress up at work on October 31.
Our OTs visit town centre in November
Optalis' Occupational Therapists will be working in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council to promote National Occupational Therapy Week in Wokingham town centre on Wednesday November 7 between 10am and 3pm.
