What is a Local Dementia Action Alliance?
A Local Dementia Action Alliance (LDAA) is an easy structure for creating a Dementia Friendly Community (DFC).
A LDAA is a group of people representing different sectors within an area who have come together to create a DFC alongside local people affected by dementia.
A LDAA can be established at any level, be it a village, city, county or even a region. They can overlap geographically and member organisations are encouraged to participate in more than one community.
Find out about LDAAs in your area by searching below or selecting a region.
How to set up a Local Dementia Action Alliance
1. Establish a steering group
2. Speak to local people affected by dementia
3. Encourage local organisations to take action and sign up as a member
4. Decide on an action plan for your group
For advice on setting up a Local Dementia Action Alliance, here are some top tips.
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The way that your LDAA works will depend on your community and the needs of people affected by dementia in your area. However, if you want advice on setting up a LDAA, creating a Dementia Friendly Community or are just looking for new ideas, email dementiafriendlycomm@alzheimers.org.uk.
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Northern Fells Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)
Northern Fells is a truly rural dementia action alliance.
Achievements
Northern fells dementia action alliance was established in October 2018. Encouraging community organisations and members from across Ireby & Uldale, Boltons, Westward & Rosley, Sebergham & Welton, Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby and Mungrisdale to join.
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Thurrock Dementia Action Alliance
To make Thurrock a Dementia Friendly Community
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Martock Dementia Action Alliance
The steering group is a wonderful collective of local people passionate about working towards Martock becoming a Dementia Friendly Community – Those involved include Martock Community Services Team, Health Coaches, local Emergency Services, Martock Primar
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Oswestry Dementia Action Alliance
The Oswestry Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations that operate across the area working together to make Oswestry dementia- friendly.
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Bodmin Dementia Action Alliance
The enthusiasm for developing Bodmin Dementia Action Alliance came, initially, from a presentation by representatives from the Dementia Action Alliance to Bodmin Town Council. Following the presentation the Council was keen to hold an initial meeting to
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Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead Dementia Action Alliance
WAM DAA was registered in April 2018 with the intention to help the community become more dementia-friendly. We aim to achieve this by gaining membership from local shop owners, banks, high street stores and anyone else who is willing to take action and
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Goldsworth Park Local Action Alliance
The Goldsworth Park Local DAA has been created to support local businesses and voluntary organisations to become Dementia-Friendly and support people affected by dementia living in our community. Goldsworth Park is a large housing estate to the north-west
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South Molton Dementia Alliance
The role of the South Molton Dementia Alliance is: To promote South Molton as a friendly community that supports people living with dementia (PLWD) and their carers.
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Uttlesford DAA
The Uttlesford DAA was initiated in August 2017 as part of Uttlesford Health & Wellbeing Board’s strategy to raise awareness of dementia and increase dementia friendly communities. The Uttlesford DAA aims to support the Saffron Walden DAA and reach out to
