Tel: 01473 836777
Fax: 01473 836778
Textphone: 01473 836779
Email enquiries@optua.org.uk
Tel: 01473 836777
Fax: 01473 836778
Textphone: 01473 836779
Email enquiries@optua.org.uk
Social care watchdog says Optua's care service is excellent!
Optua is celebrating again after another of its services was found to be excellent. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) which inspects all social care related services, has recently given our Care Division its top rating of 'excellent'.
For more information click here.
Transport survey for residents in 'High Suffolk'
Disabled people living in the area of High Suffolk (the north and central part of Mid Suffolk) are being asked to fill in a survey about their use of passenger transport.
For more information click here.
Optua UK helps Stephanie's sailing challenge
One of the people supported by Optua UK's Community Brain Injury Services is featured in today's East Anglian Daily Times. Stephanie suffered a stroke four years ago but has fought back with Optua UK's support and is even in line for a place in the 2012 Paralympics
To read the full story on the EADT website click here.
Latest Disability Sport Newsletter
Our latest Disability Sport Newsletter - 'Be Your Best' is now available to download online.
To download it please click here.
You can also click here to download previous editions of the newsletter.
Bags to riches - we're collecting clothes again!
We're again holding another second hand clothing collection to raise money and are looking for another tonne of clothes!
For more information click here.
Booklet of leisure activities now available
We now have a brochure packed with all of Optua Leisure's activities, trips and events for February to July 2010. You can download it by clicking here or you can call 01473 836770 or email leisure@optua.org.uk to request a copy.
Have your say on disability issues in Mid Suffolk
A new Mid Suffolk Disability Forum is being set up in 2010 and we would like to hear from anyone with a learning, physical or sensory disability or mental health issue who is interested in getting involved.
For more information click here.
Our latest newsletter is now available to download. You can download it by clicking here. It is a big file (about 5mb) so if you would prefer one by post please call 01473 836777 or email feedback@optua.org.uk
Wheely Fun event - can you pedal for pounds?
We are organising a fun fundraising cycling event on Sunday 23 May.
For more information click here.
Optua's Chairman to receive an MBE
Our Chairman, Linda Hoggarth has been awarded an MBE.
For more information click here.
Big Showcase Day planned for July 2010 in Ipswich!
We're organising our next Disability Sport Showcase Day for 24th July 2010 in Ipswich.
For more information click here.
Seven teams entered the Whole Hog adventure race in aid of Optua and raised well over £1,000.
For more information click here.
Scaling new heights with Optua
Disabled people can now take part in weekly climbing sessions in Stowmarket.
For more information click here.
£5.2million generated by Disability Advice Services in Suffolk
Recent figures show that Suffolk's Advice Services for disabled people are helping to bring over £5 million into the local economy every year.
For more information click here.
Cathy Churchyard wins Contribution to Disability Sport Award
The winner of the Contribution to Disability Sport Award at the Suffolk Sports Awards ceremony on 18 October was Cathy Churchyard.
For more information click here.
Share 2010 - We've set the date!
We've set the date and theme for next year's Share day! It will be held on Saturday 24 April at Thurston Community College and will be called 'Share goes East' with a theme of all things Oriental. More information will be available here next year. As always we'll be looking for as many volunteers as possible to help out on the day so please contact us if you are interested.
Annual Review 2008/09 available to download
Our Annual Review on 2008/09 is now available to download. You can download it by clicking here. It is a big file (about 5mb) so if you would prefer one by post please call 01473 836777 or email feedback@optua.org.uk
Read a report and see photos from our recent Disability Sport Showcase Day in Stowmarket.
For more information click here.
Bank staff invest time in the garden!
Staff from Barclays Bank Commercial Banking Team in Martlesham have helped to transform the garden at our Wainwright Lodge supported housing scheme.
For more information click here.
News and Views Autumn 2009 now available
Our latest News and Views newsletter is now available to download. You can download it by clicking here. It is a big file (about 7mb) so if you would prefer one by post and you're not already on the mailing list please contact us.
Funding boost for volunteer recruitment drive
We are hoping that some recent fundraising success will help us to recruit new volunteers for our Learning through Leisure service.
For more information click here.
Hope House in Kesgrave, Optua's care home for young disabled people, has recently been given a rating of excellent!
For more information click here.
A report and photos are now available from this event on 25 June 2009.
For more information click here.
Disability Sport Showcase Day in Woodbridge
To see a report and photos from our latest Disability Sport Showcase Day click here.
Optua welcomes review of Blue Badge system
Optua has welcomed the news that the Government is to launch a crackdown on the abuse of blue badges and the misuse of parking spaces for blue badge holders.
For more information click here.
Optua Homecare gets excellent rating!
Optua Homecare is celebrating after receiving a rating of 'excellent' following a recent inspection.
For more information click here.
