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Clive’s Year of Reconnection and Adventure
Clive’s year included reconnecting with family, visiting Loch Ness, and planning new adventures, with support from his team at Optalis Loddon Court Outreach.
Good Teams Start With Connection and Celebration
Our series continues. From quiet reflection to shared celebrations, we’re sharing real stories that show how connection, care, and inclusivity help build strong, supportive teams across our Optalis.
The Birches ‘Dream’ Team go all out to ensure customer’s ultimate relaxation in their new bed!
Anya, who lives at The Birches Extra Care Service, was nervous about using a new specialised bed. The team joked that the staff would come over for a pyjama party to distract Anya from her fears.
Modern Comfort and Care: Julie's Transformative Journey at Beeches Manor Extra Care Scheme
Julie reflected that, when people think about a care home or care setting, their view is often that it is old fashioned, but that’s not the case at Beeches Manor.
Optalis Community Lives Sports Celebration Day 2023
Groups from across the Community Lives Services came together to enjoy and afternoon of friendly sporting competition.
Developing specialist skills at Optalis
Senior Occupational Therapist Somayya Kolia, studying frailty at West London University, spoke to us about her latest learning and development course
Celebrating our newly qualified Social Workers
Teams from across Optalis Adult Services joined together at Maidenhead Town Hall to catch up with each other and celebrate their newly qualified colleagues.
Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail
Community Lives service at Boyn Grove, Maidenhead, will be hosting an exhibition created by people with a learning disability as part of the Cookham & Maidenhead Arts Trail (CAMAT) on 9 & 10 Sep
Young Voices Group hold summer fete in aid of Thames Hospice
Young Voices group raise money for Thames Hospice
Woodley Day Services Pool Party
Team Optalis at Parallel Windsor
On Sunday 2nd July, Team Optalis joined the Parallel Windsor event held in Windsor Great Park and along the Long Walk. Parallel is an inclusive event held for the first time in Windsor this year
Oakbridge Community Lives Service Discuss Pride Month
At Oakbridge Community Lives Service, the Young Voices Group have been talking about Pride month.
