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A Strong Partnership Supporting Inclusive Employment
The partnership between Optalis and Waingels School demonstrates how specialist supported employment can break down barriers and help people to gain, retain and succeed in work.
Regaining Confidence at Home with Short Term Support
After illness or surgery, everyday tasks can feel daunting, but with the right support, confidence can return quickly. Sebastian shared how our Short Term Support & Reablement team helped him.
From Retail to Leadership: How Jon Swindle Found His Career in Care at Optalis
Jon’s journey from retail to Deputy Manager at Optalis highlights how diverse skills—problem-solving, empathy, and adaptability—can lead to a meaningful career in care.
Halloween Haunt with Olympic Spirit!
This Halloween, Community Lives put a delightful twist on their Olympic mascot sculptures.
Care Minister Stephen Kinnock MP Visits Wokingham Borough: Highlighting the Vital Role of Social Care and Support Services
We welcomed Care Minister, Stephen Kinnock MP, to our Short Breaks service. He spoke to people about what matters to them and how good support enables them to lead the lives they want to live.
Celebrating our team members
Boyne Community Lives supports Men in Sheds Bird Box Project
Boyn Community Lives service have been supporting their local Men in Sheds creating bird boxes.
Optalis and Wokingham Borough Council Celebrate First Anniversary of Bluebell House Care Home
Bluebell House care home in Wokingham celebrated a year of providing care for its residents with a party attended by Wokingham Borough Mayor Cllr Adrian Mather.
Community Lives' Inclusive Art Project Celebrates 2024 Olympics
People who use community lives day services have been working together to create hand craft Olympic mascot sculptures. The groups have created two sculptures of the Olympic Phryges,
The importance of caring friendship
David and Kate met at a local Social Club. After a few occasions it was clear they had much conversation, laughter, and soon struck up a lovely friendship.
“My new beginning”
Darren, has flourished with the help of a supportive team at Lady Elizabeth House, enjoying social activities, sports, and newfound independence.
