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Making Functional Fabulous - Opera partnership with Elaine Hollerhead

Making Functional Fabulous - Opera partnership ...

Elaine Hollerhead, Inclusive Interior Designer and Qualified Occupational Therapist is now in collaboration with Opera. Currently, Elaine is the only private practitioner in the UK who is qualified in both...

Making Functional Fabulous - Opera partnership ...

Elaine Hollerhead, Inclusive Interior Designer and Qualified Occupational Therapist is now in collaboration with Opera. Currently, Elaine is the only private practitioner in the UK who is qualified in both...

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Enhancing Lives: Niall's Story

Enhancing Lives: Niall's Story

In August 2020 Niall’s life changed forever. What was supposed to be a fun day at the Caddon Bank Mountain Bike Trail in Innerleithen took a turn for the worse...

Enhancing Lives: Niall's Story

In August 2020 Niall’s life changed forever. What was supposed to be a fun day at the Caddon Bank Mountain Bike Trail in Innerleithen took a turn for the worse...

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Opera joins Emmaus in Helping for Homelessness

Opera joins Emmaus in Helping for Homelessness

We’re pleased to announce we are now in partnership with Emmaus Hull & East Riding – The growing charity that is focussed on supporting people affected by homelessness. At Opera,...

Opera joins Emmaus in Helping for Homelessness

We’re pleased to announce we are now in partnership with Emmaus Hull & East Riding – The growing charity that is focussed on supporting people affected by homelessness. At Opera,...

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Opera Joins Global Network of Responsible Busin...

What is Sedex? Sedex is an ethical trade membership organisation that help businesses to uphold responsible business practices and improve working conditions in global supply chains. Their aim is to...

Opera Joins Global Network of Responsible Busin...

What is Sedex? Sedex is an ethical trade membership organisation that help businesses to uphold responsible business practices and improve working conditions in global supply chains. Their aim is to...

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AutoTurn Testimonial: St George's Care Home

AutoTurn Testimonial: St George's Care Home

Earlier this year we visited St George’s care home. Following a successful trial of the AutoTurn system, the team shared their positive experiences and improvements for their high-risk resident with...

AutoTurn Testimonial: St George's Care Home

Earlier this year we visited St George’s care home. Following a successful trial of the AutoTurn system, the team shared their positive experiences and improvements for their high-risk resident with...

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Opera Support Local Powerchair Football Club

Opera Support Local Powerchair Football Club

The Hull & East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club is the first and only one of its kind in the region. Formerly the East Riding Electric Eels, the club was formed...

Opera Support Local Powerchair Football Club

The Hull & East Yorkshire Powerchair Football Club is the first and only one of its kind in the region. Formerly the East Riding Electric Eels, the club was formed...

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Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire

Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire

Since 1864, Sight Support have been supporting local people of all ages in Hull and East Yorkshire living with sight loss or visual impairment. They continue to help people living...

Sight Support Hull & East Yorkshire

Since 1864, Sight Support have been supporting local people of all ages in Hull and East Yorkshire living with sight loss or visual impairment. They continue to help people living...

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Supporting the PATT Foundation

Supporting the PATT Foundation

In Thailand on May 27th 2006, the Plant a Tree Today (PATT) Foundation had their first tree planting day as part of their ‘Baan Unrak Forest and Nursery Project’. CEO...

Supporting the PATT Foundation

In Thailand on May 27th 2006, the Plant a Tree Today (PATT) Foundation had their first tree planting day as part of their ‘Baan Unrak Forest and Nursery Project’. CEO...

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Caudwell Children: Supporting Disabled Children

Caudwell Children: Supporting Disabled Children

Founded in 2000 by John Caudwell, this leading disabled children’s charity is recognised as the second largest voluntary provider of specialist equipment in the UK and are regulated by the CQC....

Caudwell Children: Supporting Disabled Children

Founded in 2000 by John Caudwell, this leading disabled children’s charity is recognised as the second largest voluntary provider of specialist equipment in the UK and are regulated by the CQC....

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Disability Action Yorkshire

Disability Action Yorkshire

Established in 1937, Disability Action Yorkshire are a local charity that support disabled people to live the lifestyle they want. Through training, living support and assisted technology they help empower...

Disability Action Yorkshire

Established in 1937, Disability Action Yorkshire are a local charity that support disabled people to live the lifestyle they want. Through training, living support and assisted technology they help empower...

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24 Hour Marathon for MND

24 Hour Marathon for MND

Kevin Sinfield OBE recently completed his Extra Mile Challenge to raise money for Leeds Hospitals Charity and those living with Motor Neurone Disease. The former Leeds Rhinos captain initially set...

24 Hour Marathon for MND

Kevin Sinfield OBE recently completed his Extra Mile Challenge to raise money for Leeds Hospitals Charity and those living with Motor Neurone Disease. The former Leeds Rhinos captain initially set...

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Opera Beds on Screen: Our Autumn/Winter TV Advert

Opera Beds on Screen: Our Autumn/Winter TV Advert

Earlier this year we set ourselves the task of spreading the word on just how much an Opera Bed can improve your quality of sleep and make life easier. Our...

Opera Beds on Screen: Our Autumn/Winter TV Advert

Earlier this year we set ourselves the task of spreading the word on just how much an Opera Bed can improve your quality of sleep and make life easier. Our...

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Life For a Kid: Supporting Hulls Children's Charity

Life For a Kid: Supporting Hulls Children's Cha...

Founded in March 2009, Life For a Kid was set up with an objective to help children under the age of 16 by offering funds and equipment which helps them...

Life For a Kid: Supporting Hulls Children's Cha...

Founded in March 2009, Life For a Kid was set up with an objective to help children under the age of 16 by offering funds and equipment which helps them...

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Situ Live: We're part of the experience

Situ Live: We're part of the experience

We’re thrilled to announce our smart adjustable beds are at the all new Situ Live at Westfield Shopping Centre! The destination for innovation Situ Live is a brand new concept...

Situ Live: We're part of the experience

We’re thrilled to announce our smart adjustable beds are at the all new Situ Live at Westfield Shopping Centre! The destination for innovation Situ Live is a brand new concept...

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Making hospitals a better place – Opera supports WISHH

Making hospitals a better place – Opera support...

WISHH (Working Independently to Support Hull Hospitals) are a local charity that do a fantastic job in raising money to help make hospitals a better place. The objective of WISHH...

Making hospitals a better place – Opera support...

WISHH (Working Independently to Support Hull Hospitals) are a local charity that do a fantastic job in raising money to help make hospitals a better place. The objective of WISHH...

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Opera supports British Home run for neuro-disability

Opera supports British Home run for neuro-disab...

We're supporting the remarkable Keith Crowhurst who’s running a whopping 1600 miles within the space of a year for people with neuro-disability. Keith, the director of care at British Home,...

Opera supports British Home run for neuro-disab...

We're supporting the remarkable Keith Crowhurst who’s running a whopping 1600 miles within the space of a year for people with neuro-disability. Keith, the director of care at British Home,...

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Opera launches new team handbook

Opera launches new team handbook

Our people are at the heart of what we do and without a dedicated team we would not be able to enhance the lives of others. We’re big believers of...

Opera launches new team handbook

Our people are at the heart of what we do and without a dedicated team we would not be able to enhance the lives of others. We’re big believers of...

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Swedish Royalty supports IKEA dementia project

Swedish Royalty supports IKEA dementia project

Queen Silvia of Sweden made a real statement recently by publicly supporting a new affordable housing scheme, pioneered by Swedish furniture giant IKEA, for those suffering from memory loss. The...

Swedish Royalty supports IKEA dementia project

Queen Silvia of Sweden made a real statement recently by publicly supporting a new affordable housing scheme, pioneered by Swedish furniture giant IKEA, for those suffering from memory loss. The...

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Inspiring Dutch village for those with Dementia

Inspiring Dutch village for those with Dementia

In the outskirts of Amsterdam lies a small Dutch village called Hogeweyk. By taking the only entrance into the village, you will discover a radical idea in motion that has the potential to revolutionise dementia care....

Inspiring Dutch village for those with Dementia

In the outskirts of Amsterdam lies a small Dutch village called Hogeweyk. By taking the only entrance into the village, you will discover a radical idea in motion that has the potential to revolutionise dementia care....

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Plans Afoot for First UK Dementia Village

Plans Afoot for First UK Dementia Village

You may recall we had previously written a piece introducing a small Dutch village called Hogeweyk. Known as ‘Dementia Village’ because the 152 residents who live there all have severe...

Plans Afoot for First UK Dementia Village

You may recall we had previously written a piece introducing a small Dutch village called Hogeweyk. Known as ‘Dementia Village’ because the 152 residents who live there all have severe...

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Lie Before You Buy - Visit Our Showroom

Lie Before You Buy - Visit Our Showroom

Visit Opera Beds in Hull, East Yorkshire. Our showroom is on Kingswood Retail Park and showcases the latest beds and mattresses in a modern, home-like environment. Book a Virtual or...

Lie Before You Buy - Visit Our Showroom

Visit Opera Beds in Hull, East Yorkshire. Our showroom is on Kingswood Retail Park and showcases the latest beds and mattresses in a modern, home-like environment. Book a Virtual or...

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Men in Sheds: Project combatting loneliness

Men in Sheds: Project combatting loneliness

Loneliness is a real concern for older people and their families. As their ability to get out and about reduces and their social circle decreases, an aged person can find...

Men in Sheds: Project combatting loneliness

Loneliness is a real concern for older people and their families. As their ability to get out and about reduces and their social circle decreases, an aged person can find...

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CRPS and Burning Nights support charity

CRPS and Burning Nights support charity

Burning Nights CRPS Support was founded in September 2014 and became a registered charity in April 2016. At the time of it being set up, not a single UK charity...

CRPS and Burning Nights support charity

Burning Nights CRPS Support was founded in September 2014 and became a registered charity in April 2016. At the time of it being set up, not a single UK charity...

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'Little Owls' project: When toddlers visit care homes

'Little Owls' project: When toddlers visit care...

Residents at a care home in Toft, near Cambridge, are benefiting from regular visits by a lively group of local toddlers. The visits are part of the ‘Little Owls’ project...

'Little Owls' project: When toddlers visit care...

Residents at a care home in Toft, near Cambridge, are benefiting from regular visits by a lively group of local toddlers. The visits are part of the ‘Little Owls’ project...

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Spinal injury opened by Royalty and fitted by Opera

Spinal injury opened by Royalty and fitted by O...

Holton Lee is a wellbeing discovery centre located at the heart of a beautiful nature reserve near Poole, Dorset. A new 13-bed spinal injury centre was recently completed to compliment...

Spinal injury opened by Royalty and fitted by O...

Holton Lee is a wellbeing discovery centre located at the heart of a beautiful nature reserve near Poole, Dorset. A new 13-bed spinal injury centre was recently completed to compliment...

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Virtual reality helps create dementia-friendly spaces

Virtual reality helps create dementia-friendly ...

Architects and designers of dementia-friendly buildings in the UK are turning to virtual reality to give them a greater intelligence of how things are seen by people with dementia. Learn...

Virtual reality helps create dementia-friendly ...

Architects and designers of dementia-friendly buildings in the UK are turning to virtual reality to give them a greater intelligence of how things are seen by people with dementia. Learn...

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STROKESTRA: Stroke therapy by the Royal Orchestra

STROKESTRA: Stroke therapy by the Royal Orchestra

STROKESTRA is a pilot project which brings stroke patients, carers and therapists from across the Hull and East Yorkshire region together to form an orchestra. The pilot project comes as...

STROKESTRA: Stroke therapy by the Royal Orchestra

STROKESTRA is a pilot project which brings stroke patients, carers and therapists from across the Hull and East Yorkshire region together to form an orchestra. The pilot project comes as...

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The CQC's 'outstanding' formula

The CQC's 'outstanding' formula

Last month, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) released their annual State of Care report for 2015/16. Data taken from the inspection of more than 16,000 adult social care providers from...

The CQC's 'outstanding' formula

Last month, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) released their annual State of Care report for 2015/16. Data taken from the inspection of more than 16,000 adult social care providers from...

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Am I a carer? Carers UK identification challenge

Am I a carer? Carers UK identification challenge

The care of an ill, older or disabled loved one is often just a part of life for many people. Too many in this situation struggle on, unaware that support...

Am I a carer? Carers UK identification challenge

The care of an ill, older or disabled loved one is often just a part of life for many people. Too many in this situation struggle on, unaware that support...

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Occupational therapist project

Occupational therapist project

A study carried out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has been looking into the value OTs bring to patients and hospitals. The year-long study is due to be...

Occupational therapist project

A study carried out by the College of Occupational Therapists (COT) has been looking into the value OTs bring to patients and hospitals. The year-long study is due to be...

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Are integrated care centres the future?

Are integrated care centres the future?

A multi-million-pound Integrated Care Centre, the first of its kind in the UK, is beginning to take shape in the East Yorkshire city of Hull. The new centre will bring...

Are integrated care centres the future?

A multi-million-pound Integrated Care Centre, the first of its kind in the UK, is beginning to take shape in the East Yorkshire city of Hull. The new centre will bring...

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Opera becomes Innovation Partner at WCS Care Innovation Hub

Opera becomes Innovation Partner at WCS Care In...

Not-for-profit care provider, WCS Care, has launched an Innovation Hub designed to share ideas, technology and practices that improve the wellbeing of care home residents and staff. The first of...

Opera becomes Innovation Partner at WCS Care In...

Not-for-profit care provider, WCS Care, has launched an Innovation Hub designed to share ideas, technology and practices that improve the wellbeing of care home residents and staff. The first of...

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