Important update about the Local Dementia Action Alliance website:
Alzheimer’s Society’s support for the Local Dementia Action Alliance (LDAA) website and the Dementia Friendly Communities recognition scheme will come to an end on 31 December 2023. As a result, the LDAA website will be closing on the 5 January 2024.
If you have any questions regarding the closure, please email dementiaactionalliance@alzheimers.org.uk.
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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Bluebird Care Guildford and Waverley
We provide personal care to people living in their own homes
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Selsey Dementia Action Alliance
The Selsey Dementia Action Alliance is part of Forget-Me-Not, a local project to create and sustain Selsey as a truly dementia-friendly community.
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Teignbridge Dementia Action Alliance
The aim of the Teignbridge DAA is to ensure that Teignbridge district becomes a dementia friendly community.
Achievements
311 Dementia Friends created by TDAA since July 2018. Hosted a Dementia Friends Champion training day, Nov 18, which created 22 Dementia Friends Champions
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Street Dementia Friendly Community
Our aim is to raise awareness of dementia and its impact and to support action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia and those who care for them in and around Street.
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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.