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A busy summer for the Peripatetic team

The team of experienced care and support workers have been busy supporting people to get the most out their summer, even though the weather hasn’t been great.

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Purpose, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact

Choosing a career is more than just climbing the corporate ladder; it's about finding purpose, personal growth, and making a meaningful impact.

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The Birches ‘Dream’ Team go all out to ensure customer’s ultimate relaxation in their new bed!

Anya, who lives at The Birches Extra Care Service, was nervous about using a new specialised bed. The team joked that the staff would come over for a pyjama party to distract Anya from her fears.

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Modern Comfort and Care: Julie's Transformative Journey at Beeches Manor Extra Care Scheme

Julie reflected that, when people think about a care home or care setting, their view is often that it is old fashioned, but that’s not the case at Beeches Manor.

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Optalis Community Lives Sports Celebration Day 2023

Groups from across the Community Lives Services came together to enjoy and afternoon of friendly sporting competition.

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Developing specialist skills at Optalis

Senior Occupational Therapist Somayya Kolia, studying frailty at West London University, spoke to us about her latest learning and development course

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Celebrating our newly qualified Social Workers

Teams from across Optalis Adult Services joined together at Maidenhead Town Hall to catch up with each other and celebrate their newly qualified colleagues.

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Cookham and Maidenhead Arts Trail

Community Lives service at Boyn Grove, Maidenhead, will be hosting an exhibition created by people with a learning disability as part of the Cookham & Maidenhead Arts Trail (CAMAT) on 9 & 10 Sep

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Young Voices Group hold summer fete in aid of Thames Hospice

Young Voices group raise money for Thames Hospice

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Woodley Day Services Pool Party