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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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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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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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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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.
