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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.

Westmead's summer event
At the event people made use of the fabulous outdoor space available at Westmead, enjoying the summer weather, a BBQ, and the company of good friends and family.
Celebrating Pride Month
Each year our Community Lives Learning Disability services in Windsor & Maidenhead take time during PRIDE month to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and to celebrate diversity together.
NRS Healthcare - community equipment service provider, important update
Our community equipment provider, NRS Healthcare recently suffered a cyber security attack over the weekend of the 31st March 2024.

Community Lives services in Windsor and Maidenhead enjoyed seeing the Royal’s arriving at Ascot

Bluebell House Celebrates Eileen's 100th Birthday
The team at Bluebell House organised a grand celebration for Eileen's 100th birthday. The event featured cheerful decorations, plenty of greeting cards, a special cake, and an array of delicious food.
Learning Disability Week 2024
This Learning Disability Week people shared how Community Lives helps them to enjoy the things that matter, with the people who matter.

Community Lives Celebrates D-Day 2024
Boyn and Oakbridge Community Lives hosted an event on June 6th to commemorate D-Day. Woodley, Wokingham, Oakbridge and Byon Grove Community Lives Services also came together for a special T-Dance.

A Unicorn at the Bluebell House
Browells Farm – Pet Therapy. Kevin the pony, dressed as a unicorn, brought smiles and laughter to everyone. During room visits Kevin happily accepted carrots and spread joy for over an hour.

Community Lives Maidenhead Boundary Walk
This event provided a wonderful opportunity for socialising and meeting friends while promoting healthy lifestyles in an area with many green spaces.

Growing a Career at Optalis - Adam
Adam Bell, Senior Reablement Assistant for START, shares how he is achieving his career aspirations at Optalis.