Our latest news
A New Home, New Connections, and a Dream Holiday
David recently moved to a new home with support from Sarah at Optalis. He now enjoys a more connected life—and even took his first holiday with support from his team.
Oakbridge Community Lives Supports Red Nose Day!
The people we support at Oakbridge Community Lives Service decided they wanted to raise money for Red Nose Day.
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Week 2021
During OT week this year, we're sharing information about the role of our Occupational Therapy (OT) services, and the different in house OT services we have across our teams.
Optalis celebrates the work of its Wokingham care staff after CQC inspection! CQC inspection says START is GOOD in all categories
Optalis Short Term Assessment and Reablement Team (START) were delighted to receive a “good” CQC rating in all areas. The team worked hard over the past year to develop and improve the service.
Making Infection Prevention and Control work in a community setting
We spoke to our Community Lives team about the work they have been doing behind the scenes to keep the people we support and our colleagues safe from COVID-19 and other infections.
Leading Supported Employment Service achieves Support With Confidence accreditation for 8th year!
Optalis Supported Employment Service is proud to have achieved Support with Confidence (SWC) accreditation for the 8th year. The team provide specialist coaching, training & employment support
Optalis Star Awards Winners 2020
Each year, the Optalis Star Awards allow us the opportunity to shine a light on the teams and individuals who have gone the extra mile to deliver services.
Optalis teams celebrate 10 years
Team across the Optalis organisation celebrated the tenth anniversary this month with a series of events.
A problem shared – Finding support to improve and innovate with our new Peripatetic Team
Optalis launch a new peripatetic service to support local providers to deliver safe and effective care.
Jackie scoops award for winning Community Lives logo competition
Our Community Lives Service has a new logo to make it easier for people to recognise our ongoing transformation. Find out how the logo was created by one of the people we support
Lifting spirits through letters
Maddie, aged 14 talked about writing letters to residents as part of her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award. The benefits it brought to herself and the people receiving them.
Re-connecting in the summer sun!
Customers from our RBWM Community Lives services celebrated the summer arriving with a fun day of games in the park. The group were joined by friends from our other services and local community homes.
