Alzheimer Scotland launch Tea And Blether campaign to get people talking about dementia
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Alzheimer Scotland are calling on people to pop the kettle on and get talking about dementia.
Ahead of Dementia Awareness Week, which kicks off at the end of the month, Alzheimer Scotland launched its Tea And Blether campaign.
Communities across Scotland are encouraged to host a coffee morning-style event in a bid to raise funds and awareness of dementia.
And it’s simple - just pick a date, a location and gather up some friendly faces to have a chat over a cuppa - and a slice or two of cake if you fancy!
Alzheimer Scotland’s Dementia Resource Centres will also run their own events to coincide with those happening across the country.
Whether at work, in school, at home or elsewhere in your community, every brew poured and slice served goes a long way to support people living with dementia.
Alzheimer Scotland promises that every penny raised will stay in Scotland as they strive to “ensure nobody faces dementia alone”.
Executive lead for stakeholder engagement Kirsty Stewart said: "Alzheimer Scotland is delighted to launch Tea And Blether as a new national fundraising campaign.
“Some of our local teams across Scotland have been delivering Tea And Blether-style coffee mornings for quite a few years and we know our supporters enjoy taking part in this style of event.
“The successful ingredient is, of course, connection, and we hope that by talking about dementia, we are able to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and bring communities together to support people with dementia and their carers.
“Every penny raised for Alzheimer Scotland stays in Scotland and, as a charity, we are continually amazed and grateful for our supporters’ efforts to, ultimately, help us ensure nobody faces dementia alone.”
To get started, first register online for free at blether.alzscot.org to get your fundraising pack that ensures you’ll host a Tea And Blether worth talking about.
Participants are invited to host their Tea And Blether coffee morning during Dementia Awareness Week, which runs from May 30 to June 5, however if you wish to enjoy your Tea And Blether another time you are more than welcome to choose another date in June.
Whenever you decide to host your Tea And Blether and wherever it takes place, getting together to chat is great for everyone.
Fundraising is key to the campaign, but it’s important to complement this with awareness-raising as we continue to reduce stigma around dementia and educate ourselves on the positive impact that social interaction has on our wellbeing and brain.
To support this, fundraising packs include conversation flash cards to help raise awareness during people’s Tea And Blethers.
Join in the conversation online by posting a photo on Twitter or Instagram with your favourite mug and mention @AlzScot with the hashtag #MugShot.
