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Men in Sheds initiative opens in Maidenhead

A scheme designed to encourage friendship amongst men and help prevent loneliness has been launched in Maidenhead.

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Boyn Grove marks Learning Disability Awareness Week

This year the focus was on health, with the theme of 'Treat me well' to transform how the NHS treats people with a learning disability in hospital

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Optalis Supported Employment Service achieves accreditation for 5th year running

Our Supported Employment Service has achieved Support with Confidence accreditation for the 5th year in a row!

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New year, new job, new you!

Join our care and support teams and see your career blossom!

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Optalis joins the National Care Forum

Optalis has joined the National Care Forum (NCF), as part of our commitment to provide a high quality and continually improving service.

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Optalis staff raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society

Optalis staff have presented a cheque for £300 to Tim Waters, Community Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Society. The money was raised by Optalis colleagues holding a cake sale across the company to support Alzheimer’s Society’s Cupcake Day last year.

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We are now a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Accreditation means we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace.

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Customers move into Fosters extra care scheme in Woodley

Optalis will provide 24-hour background care and  support at the state of the art service for older people with dementia

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Bags of Hugs!

Focused Friends – a group of Optalis customers with learning disabilities - have been busy expanding their Hug in a Mug initiative quite literally!

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The Learning Disabilities Day Service New Year's Resolution

Optalis Day Services in Wokingham, Woodley and Earley have made a New Year’s resolution to reduce the amount of plastic waste that their teams generate.