Our latest news
Boyn Dementia Service: Listening to Feedback to Improve Lunchtime Experience
At Boyn Dementia Service, the team has taken time to listen to feedback about the lunch options available.
Focused Friends create memory garden
Focused Friends, at Wokingham Community Lives, created a memory garden this summer. Offering a peaceful retreat for anyone who needs a moment to pause, reflect, and remember.
Optalis brings Hollywood glamour to Wokingham
Optalis worked with its customers to hold a Summer Ball at Westmead Day Centre, treating its guests to a red-carpet reception with Hollywood glamour.
Ace students celebrate success
In June 2019, our Ace at Optalis students celebrated successfully completing their training. We worked with 13 students supporting them with their transition from college to the work environment.
Optalis celebrates staff excellence
Winners announced!
Optalis Independent Living Services receives glowing report from CQC
The care service was given scores in five categories and was rated ‘outstanding’ for how ‘caring’ its support was, receiving an overall grade of ‘good’.
Supported Employment Service achieves Support with Confidence accreditation for 6th year in a row!
Team celebrates achieving coveted award
Optalis partner Activate Learning wins award
Activate Learning’s innovative partnership programme for young people with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities) has been awarded the coveted ‘Support for Students’ prize at the 2019 Association of Colleges’ Beacon Awards.
Digni-trees for Dignity in Action Day
In February 2019 services across Optalis marked Dignity Action Day. To raise awareness of the importance of dignity in care. Services hosted events and discussions on the topic of dignity.
Martin's Blog
It's good here, come and stay. Our CEO Martin Farrow talks about the recruitment equation: Quality + culture = > staff retention
Poppy making event in full bloom ahead of Armistice Day
Optalis customers have recently taken part in a poppy making workshop at Boyn Grove Community Centre in Maidenhead to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War.
Optalis staff shortlisted for three Great British Care Awards
Employees from social care provider, Optalis were delighted to be named as finalists in three categories in the regional Great British Care Awards
