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.
Read all about the exciting activities that the Learning Disability Day Service has been up to
Come to our Recruitment Open Day!
On Wednesday 15 July we will be at the Bradbury Centre in Rose Street, Wokingham to chat with people about the job opportunities at Suffolk Lodge, Rectory Road, Wokingham.

Optalis champions the care of Carers
This week is national Carers Week, aiming to raise awareness of caring and the challenges Carers face. Optalis is hosting a Cafe for Carers on Friday 19 June to offer support and a few hours respite.
Connect and communicate for Deaf Awareness Week
Did you know 1 in 6 people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing? To mark Deaf Awareness Week, we've got some tips to communicating with people with hearing loss.

Optalis supporting Dementia Awareness Week
Optalis is encouraging members of the public to find out more about dementia by attending a free Dementia Friends information session on Saturday 16 May. Sign up here!
Woodley Day Service officially opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for adults with a learning disability welcomed over 70 clients, staff and members of the public to the official opening of their new base on Friday (27 February).
Woodley Day Service opens its doors
The Woodley Day Service for people with a learning disability is inviting members of the public to celebrate their recent relocation to Woodford Park, Woodley, on Friday 27 February.
Brokerage and Professional Support team impressive charity efforts
The Brokerage and Professional Support team recently raised nearly £700 for the Medical Assistance Sierra Leone Charity, which is supporting the Ebola crisis in West Africa.

Growing Places gratitude for Freemason donation
Growing Places received £1,000 from the Berkshire Masonic Charity.
New Commercial Director joins Optalis
Gary Thorpe has joined Optalis as its new Commercial Director.