AN OPTICAL team in Tavistock swapped their ophthalmoscopes for teacups to support Dementia UK.

On March 6, staff from Specsavers at West Street sold cakes and hot beverages for Dementia UK's Time for a Cuppa Week.

The store raised £45.07 which will pay for an Admiral Nurse to visit the home of a dementia sufferer.

Sarah Routly, store director of Specsavers in Tavistock, said: 'We all love a cup of tea here at Specsavers in Tavistock so the best way to fundraise for us was to relax and have a cuppa. It was a great way to raise as much money as possible for such a great cause.'

Amy Cudmore, community fundraiser at Dementia UK, says: 'In the UK, there is a one in 7,000 chance of families affected by dementia having access to an Admiral Nurse Service. Money raised from the 'Time for a Cuppa' parties, such as the one at Specsavers Tavistock, will help Dementia UK to expand and develop our Admiral Nurse services to reach more families affected by dementia across the country.'

Dementia UK is a national charity committed to improving the quality of life for all people affected by dementia.

l To donate to Dementia UK visit Specsavers in West Street, call 01822 619910 or visit its website at http://www.specsavers.co.uk/">www.specsavers.co.uk/

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