Make Time For A Cuppa To Help Families Facing Dementia
Dementia UK is running its 16th annual ‘Time for a Cuppa’ event to raise funds for families affected by dementia
By the time you’ve boiled your kettle, another person will have developed dementia. It’s a huge and growing health crisis – one in two of us will be affected by the condition in our lifetime.
This May, Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, is inviting the nation to make Time for a Cuppa, so the charity can reach more families than ever with their vital support.
Between 1st – 8th May, Dementia UK is encouraging people across the country to get together at home, at work, or in the local community to host a Time for a Cuppa event to help support families affected by dementia.
Families, friends and colleagues can come together over a cup of tea and a piece of cake in return for a donation to the charity. Every cuppa poured and penny raised will help the charity to grow the number of Admiral Nurses so more families can access their specialist support.
Over the past 16 years, Time for a Cuppa has raised over £1,600,000 which has helped to fund numerous Admiral Nurse services around the UK to support families living with dementia.
Dr Hilda Hayo, Chief Admiral Nurse and CEO of Dementia UK said: “Nearly one million people are living with dementia in the UK today, yet thousands of people aren’t getting the support they deserve.”
“At Dementia UK, we believe every family affected by dementia should have the support of a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse – but right now, we can’t reach everyone who needs us.”
“By making Time for a Cuppa, you can change that. Whether you put on an event at work or invite your friends for a tea and piece of cake at home, you can help us recruit more Admiral Nurses who are a lifeline to families.”
Sign up for your free Time for a Cuppa fundraising pack at dementiauk.org/timeforacuppa
