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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Tatsfield Village Dementia Action Alliance
We are a close village community that is active in all respects. Whilst we have numerous social, sport and leisure groups we wish to ensure that residents remain included, involved and supported at all stages of their lives.
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Newmarket Dementia Action Alliance
Newmarket is a small market town in the west of Suffolk. It is the headquarters of British racing industry with approx. 2,500 horses in training during the summer. According to a recent census there was a population of 20,384 of whom 3,374 were 65+.
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Nailsworth Dementia Action Alliance
The Dementia Friendly Nailsworth group is made up of local volunteers and District and County health and community organisations.
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Runnymede Dementia Action Alliance
We want to support existing local dementia initiatives and encourage new ones to be formed. We want to work in partnership with several local stakeholders to do this including carers and people living with dementia. We want to use our influence to spread
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Adur Dementia Action Alliance
GP Practices within the Adur area are commited to help, support and set up an Adur Dementia Action Alliance.
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Amber Valley Dementia Friendly Community
Commintted to inspiring and enabling Amber Valley to become a Dementia Friendly Community
Achievements
Dementia Friendly Community since October 2016.
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Amesbury Community Area
The 22 Parishes are in the main rural with 20 Parish Councils two Town Councils serving the parishes of of Amesbury and Durrington and Larkhill. The Military Garrison of Larkhill is located on the edge of Salisbury Plain just West of Durrington.
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Ashford (Kent) Dementia Action Alliance
The Ashford (Kent) Dementia Action Alliance is made up if Organisations working within the boundaries of Ashford Borough Council whose aims are to help people to Live Well with dementia.
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Ashfield and Mansfield Dementia Action Alliance
The Ashfield and Mansfield Dementia Action Alliance aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers in the Ashfield area. The Alliance is made up of a group of relevant organisations who are all committed to this aim.
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Ash Parish (Guildford Borough) Dementia Action Alliance
We are a local group comprised of residents and partner agencies who want to contribute to improving the lives of people who are living with and affected by dementia. When we use the term “people living with and affected by dementia”, this is an inclus