Dementia charity cafe secures £280k funding

A community hub that supports people with dementia has welcomed extra funding to run its cafe.

The Forget Me Not Cafe is part of the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, which opened its doors in Holbrooks two years ago, offering a safe space for those with the condition and respite for their carers.

Thanks to the National Lottery Fund, the Hub has received £280,000 over the next five years to continue the work.

"The cafe is at the heart of the Hub, which adds to a fantastic resource for families and carers to get the support and helps to reduce any stigma of dementia within communities," Councillor Linda Bigham said.

The Hub provides a range of social activities and advice sessions as well as signposting individuals to other agencies that can support them.

The grant will fund two cafe co-ordinators for five years who will manage the space and activities.

Ms Bigham added: "There is a very special atmosphere when you go into the Hub reflecting the love and compassion that people experience there.

"The cafe co-ordinators are wonderful and know and talk to everyone who comes to the hub.

"The hub supports individuals to continue to live as independently as possible in their homes whilst maintaining their safety and good quality of life."

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