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Small Changes, Big Impact: Brambletye’s Healthy Eating Transformation
With Racheal’s guidance and the support of the dietitian, the team at Brambletye have changed their approach to helping people lead healthier lives.

Ace@Optalis: Supporting Students into Employment
Ace@Optalis: Job skills & success since 2014. Lewis shared his story: from student to independent worker with prospective students.

Halloween Haunt with Olympic Spirit!
This Halloween, Community Lives put a delightful twist on their Olympic mascot sculptures.

Care Minister Stephen Kinnock MP Visits Wokingham Borough: Highlighting the Vital Role of Social Care and Support Services
We welcomed Care Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP, to our Short Breaks service. He spoke to people about what matters to them and how good support enables them to lead the lives they want to live.

Celebrating our team members

Boyne Community Lives supports Men in Sheds Bird Box Project
Boyn Community Lives service have been supporting their local Men in Sheds creating bird boxes.

Optalis and Wokingham Borough Council Celebrate First Anniversary of Bluebell House Care Home
Bluebell House care home in Wokingham celebrated a year of providing care for its residents with a party attended by Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather.

Community Lives' Inclusive Art Project Celebrates 2024 Olympics
People who use community lives day services have been working together to create hand craft Olympic mascot sculptures. The groups have created two sculptures of the Olympic Phryges,

The importance of caring friendship
David and Kate met at a local Social Club. After a few occasions it was clear they had much conversation, laughter, and soon struck up a lovely friendship.

“My new beginning”
Darren, has flourished with the help of a supportive team at Lady Elizabeth House, enjoying social activities, sports, and newfound independence.

Celebrating Compassion and Excellence: Alison Forster Finalist for Inaugural Palliative & End of Life Care Awards
