Our latest news

Community Lives Revisits Jubilee Tree Planting Site
Community Lives revisited Ockwells Park to see trees they planted in 2022 for the Queen’s Green Canopy. They reflected on their impact and were proud to see some trees had grown over 6 feet tall.

Focussed Friends Deliver Easter Cheer to Patients at Wokingham Hospital
Focussed Friends, donated 48 Easter eggs with kind messages to hospital patients, with help from Morrisons and Optalis, spreading joy and community spirit.
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.

Optalis begin new partnership with Reading College!
The new service - named ACE@Optalis - will form part of Reading College's Learning Disability Curriculum, and will run as a pilot for one academic year starting this September.
Staying out for the summer!
Our Day Service has organised many trips over the last couple of months - taking customers out to a variety of sights and activities!

SES launches new work experience programme
Our Supported Employment Service's (SES) work experience programme aims to give clients the opportunity to experience a range of job roles at Optalis services.
Woodley Day Service is moving to a new home!
Read more about Woodley Learning Disability Day Service's relocation plans to Woodford Park, Woodley.
Changes to the Sensory Needs Service
Read about important changes to the Sensory Needs Team, taking effect from August 1, 2014.

We're looking for people who really care
Optalis are currently recruiting for Homecare workers, and on Friday July 25, our Head Office in Wokingham opens its doors to the public for an informal Homecare Recruitment Open Day!