Raise A Cuppa For Dementia UK
More people than ever before are set to take part in the baking and tea extravaganza…
The kitchen surfaces have been dusted with flour, the kettles are on and the sweet tooths are ready! It’s time for Dementia UK’s biggest fundraising event, Time For A Cuppa.
Dementia UK is the only charity caring for people with dementia and their families through dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.
The event takes place from March 1-8. Families, friends, schools, care homes, businesses and a whole host of others will be getting involved in the tea-filled fun.
Actress Emma Barton poses as Holly Golightly to raise awareness of the Time For A Cuppa campaign
Working alongside families
Admiral Nurses provide the specialist dementia support that families need. When things get challenging or difficult, they work alongside families affected by dementia.
They offer the compassionate one-to-one support, expert guidance and practical solutions to help them face dementia with more confidence and less fear.
Since Time for a Cuppa began, it has raised over £850,000. Some highlights over the years include Alice In Wonderland-inspired tea parties, a giant tea cosy being knitted and a number of Dementia UK ambassadors lending their support to the cause. Among them are Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan and Call The Midwife star Judy Parfitt (who portrays Sister Monica Joan).
Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK, says, “Dementia is an isolating condition which is going to affect more and more people.
“This is what makes our Time for a Cuppa event so special. Family, friends and colleagues can come together to talk about people they may have lost to dementia, or even be there for someone who is living with it right now.
“However families need specialist support too. This is what our Admiral Nurses provide. But we urgently need more of them so that we can be there for every family with dementia. We are so grateful to everyone who has made Time for a Cuppa over the years, and who are planning to this year.”
A helpline for anyone with questions
Dementia UK currently has 279 Admiral Nurses working across various care settings. These include posts out in the community, care homes, hospitals and hospices. The charity also runs the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline which is available to anyone with any questions around dementia via phone or email.
Find more information about Time for a Cuppa and how to host your own tea party with a free fundraising pack here. You can also call 020 8036 5380 or email: timeforacuppa@dementiauk.org
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