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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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
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Uttoxeter Dementia Action alliance
The Uttoxeter Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations across the area, working together to radically improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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Shepton Mallet
Shepton Mallet is a Somerset Market Town with a long and interesting history. Today some of the recent changes in the town have fostered a pride in the town with an incresing awareness of community and a desire to work together for the town community.
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Arun District Dementia Action Alliance
Arun District Dementia Action Alliance exists to improve the quality of life for people affected by dementia. Arun District DAA will encourage participation from local organisations and community groups from all towns and villages within the district. Th
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Glastonbury Dementia Action Alliance
We are a small market town of just under 10,000 inhabitants located in the centre of Somerset in the South West of England. We are also a massive tourist destination, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors a year.
