Our latest news
Bluebell House gets ‘Good’ CQC rating
A Good CQC rating recognises the remarkable progress made at Bluebell House, reflecting significant improvements in care, culture and environment since Optalis took over management in 2023.
A Happy Move for Jane
Moving after 11 years in the same home was a big change for Jane, but her new home in Maidenhead has quickly become a place where she feels settled, supported and happy.
Optalis make Great British Care Awards final!
Optalis are proud to announce the news that two of our staff members have made the finals of the Great British Care Awards! The awards celebrate excellence across the care sector and pays tribute to those individuals who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field of work.
Therapeutic art sessions at Suffolk Lodge
Residents from Suffolk Lodge, all of whom suffer from a form of dementia, are attending week two of a six-week art course, run by local artist Patrick Harte, this week. The theme will be “shoes and boots”.
Things get a little 'spooky' at Optalis
Our Earley and Woodley Day Service held a Halloween workshop on October 31 at the Crescent Centre - where customers made masks and broomsticks! There was also Halloween-themed quiz and games.
Optalis customers get IT right!
During October, Optalis began running what has since become a very popular computer session, called IT4U. Sessions take place every Monday afternoon in the Computer Suite at the Crescent Centre (Lower Earley), where customers have access to ten computers and a laptop.
Driving Up Quality at Optalis
Optalis is pleased to announce that we have signed up to a new initiative called the Driving Up Quality Code to ensure we aim beyond minimum standards to improve the lives of people with a learning disability, to whom we provide care and support.
Police visit to Earley Day Service
Customers using our Day Service (based at the Crescent Centre) had a treat on Thursday September 19, when two police officers from Thames Valley Police’s Earley Neighbourhood Team - PC Adie Hodges and PC Dominic Prime - attended the Crescent Centre to give a small group of our customers a talk. They explained who they were, what their role involved, and described how they worked within the community.
Appointment of new Board member: Sue Redmond
Optalis is delighted to announce the appointment of Sue Redmond as an independent non-executive director of the Company with immediate effect. She brings a wealth of knowledge from 35 years’ experience of adult social care
Our Day Service receives some excellent praise!
Our Day Service in Optalis has been really touched this month by a number of compliments received about the service and our staff. Here's just a selection: "I would like to say that Luke's transition into day service at the Crescent Centre has gone beyond my expectations, I was very worried that I was making the right choices for my son, but I can hand on heart say that he is the happiest I have ever seen him."
Optalis sponsors Celebrate Age event
Next month sees the regular annual event that is Celebrate Age take place - on Tuesday October 1, 10am to 3pm, at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley.
SES smash national target
Optalis’ Supported Employment Service (SES) received brilliant news last week when they learned that they had exceeded the national target for getting people with a learning disability, aged between 16 and 64, into paid employment.