Latest from Demelza

Demelza Lead Nurse Melissa Mungovan met King Charles during his visit to Kent, proudly representing the charity and sharing how Demelza supports children and families.

Demelza’s Trail with a Tale brings 10 stunning sculptures and enchanting stories to Tunbridge Wells this summer — a free, family-friendly art adventure!

Demelza has reopened its Tonbridge shop as an outlet store, offering quality items at low prices. Cheryl Baker helped launch the revamped space with a celebratory ribbon-cutting.

Demelza’s transition team supports over 200 families, guiding young people aged 14–24 through the complex shift from child to adult services. From benefits advice to peer support and social activities, the service fills a vital gap and helps families feel safe, connected, and understood.

“Fenton is 17, so at the moment he is still accessing all of Demelza’s services. I appreciate that numerically, maybe, Fenton is nearly an adult now, but actually nothing has changed. If anything, as he’s got older, his needs have got more profound."

“Ivy is 18 now, but she’s still a very complex little girl and requires 24/7 care. She has a condition called mitochondrial cytopathy, which has left her with complex needs, including profound multiple learning difficulties. Ivy is non-verbal and she is 100% reliant on a wheelchair, which supports her. She can generally express herself through excitement, or anger, or she can just laugh her head off, especially when she hears music!"