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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Wirral DAA
Dementia Friendly Wirral launched early in 2016 thanks to the enthusiasm of local people who want to work together to make the whole of Wirral a better place for people living with dementia, their relatives, and their carers.
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Wokingham Borough DAA
Wokingham Borough has a population of 154,000 people. Many people choose to retire to this pleasant area within the Thames Valley. It is a vibrant community with good road and rail links to London and the West. The over 65s are a growing sector of the pop
Achievements
The alliance held a launch event on Tuesday 20th May 2014 which the Town Mayor and 65 people attended.
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Wolverley and Cookley Dementia Action Alliance
The Wolverley and Cookley Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations that operate across the villages 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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Wolverhampton Dementia Action Alliance
The Wolverhampton Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations across the city of Wolverhampton, working together to radically improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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Worcester Dementia Action Alliance
The Worcester Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations across the City working together to radically improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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Worthing Dementia Action Alliance
The Worthing Dementia Forum has been active and regularly meeting since April 2014. We are a collective of people living with dementia, carers, health and social care professionals, local traders and businesses.
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Workington Dementia Action Alliance (DAA)
Workington DAA welcomes members from all sectors to join the network, businesses and organisations including retail, transport, health, social care and community facilities too. The DAA also welcomes individuals who would like to support the town in becom
Achievements
Workington had a successful launch of our alliance in May 2017 and are part of the Dementia Friendly Communities (DFC) Recognition Process.
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Yeovil Dementia Action Alliance
The Yeovil DAA aims to make Yeovil a Dementia Friendly Community to enable to people to live well with dementia in Yeovil and the surrounding areas
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Yorkshire & Humber Dementia Action Alliance
The Yorkshire and Humber Dementia Action Alliance is made up of a wide variety of organisations from the private, public and charity sectors – all committed to changing attitudes towards dementia and bringing about practical improvements to make a differe