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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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.
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Stourport on Severn Dementia Action Alliance
The Stourport on Severn Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations that operate across the area and are working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Community, to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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South Norfolk Dementia Action Alliance
South Norfolk is a District Council area in Norfolk. South Norfolk is a mix of market towns, small villages and rural communities and is home to approximately 130,000 people. Approximately 2,500 of these will be living with dementia by 2020.
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Kingsbridge Dementia Action Alliance
We are a group of volunteers who have formed and unincorporated charity in order to raise awareness of dementia in Kingsbridge and the surrounding areas. The group meet every 2-3 months in the Town Council meeting rooms.
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Newport Dementia Action Alliance
The Newport Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations that operate across the area working together to make Newport dementia-friendly.
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Cockermouth Dementia Action Alliance
Cockermouth Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) was established in September 2017 made up of organisations and community members across Cockermouth working together to improve the quality of lives of people living with dementia through delivering their individ
Achievements
Cockermouth Dementia Action Alliance has started working towards dementia friendly recognition for dementia friendly communities.
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Maryport Dementia Action Alliance
Maryport Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) was established in September 2017 made up of organisations and community members across Maryport working together to improve the quality of lives of people living with dementia through delivering their individual ac
Achievements
Part of Maryport Dementia Friendly Community and started the demenita friendly recognition process
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Community Action on Dementia Brent Alliance
Community Action on Dementia Brent Alliance is made up of organisations working across the borough to make the lives of people living with dementia and their carers better. Our aims and objectives have been developed through conversations with those livi
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Nuneaton and Bedworth Dementia Action Alliance
The Nuneaton and Bedworth Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations that operate across the area and are working towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Community, to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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Somerton Area Dementia Action Alliance
Somerton is a Market Town in the heart of Somerset. There are also many rural communities that rely on Somerton for shops and medical services. There is also a centre for artists with many visitors to the galleries.
Achievements
Dementia friends session and working with local businesses.