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Navigating Learning and Development: Hannah's experience as an Apprentice at Optalis

Hannah, shares her journey as a Learning and Development Practitioner apprentice.

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Celebrating Learning and Development at Optalis

The Learning and Development Team hosted their first ever Learning Celebration Lunch on 17th January, in recognition of our brilliant colleagues and their journey of continuous development.

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Short Term Support and Reablement Team (START) Seniors now qualified Trusted Assessors

In a significant move towards enhancing the Short Term Support and Reablement service our START Seniors have all completed the Trusted Assessors Course.

Team work

Working together to support each other and our customers

We pride ourselves on having strong, caring teams that work effectively together to provide a good service to our customers. Often we hear stories of when a colleague help out in a time of need.

Cathy Valentine from Circus Scene entertaining residents

People living at The Berkshire Care Home enjoyed a circus skills session, specially adapted for older adults and people living with dementia.

The workshop was led by Cathy Valentine from Circus Scene. Cathy created a sensory experience, with sounds, colours and textures, which invoked the feel of the circus.

Royal Borough Adult Social Care Ranking

Optalis and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead ranks top nationally for quality of life among adults receiving social care

Residents supported by Optalis adult social care in RBWM have high satisfaction levels with the support they receive and for quality of life related to social care.

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Community Lives Host Christmas Trail

The Community Lives Leaning Disability Team at Boyn Grove in Maidenhead transformed the Sensory Room and Garden into Santa’s Grotto this week.

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Optalis Team Member, Emma Spreads Holiday Cheer with Annual Christmas Dress-Up Fundraiser

Emma, a dedicated team member from The Birches Extra Care service at Optalis, has once again gone above and beyond to bring laughter to the residents and staff with her dress-up fundraiser.

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Brill House gets into the festive spirit

People supported at Brill House in Maidenhead were treated to some very special visitors. Basil & Crew’s farm brought along their animals, including a donkey, Shetland pony, rabbits, sheep and goats.

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Community Lives services in Maidenhead join in the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Lukes Church

Customers from our Community Lives services in Maidenhead joined in the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Lukes Church this year. Our OPTALIS tree was decorated by people we support.