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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Blackburn with Darwen Dementia Action Alliance
Blackburn with Darwen Dementia Action Alliance represents organisations and groups who strive to improve outcomes, and ultimately the community, for people affected by dementia.
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Blackpool Dementia Action Alliance
The Blackpool Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations across the area, working together to radically improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers and to help make Blackpool a dementia friendly town.
Achievements
Dementia Friendly Town
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Blandford Dementia Action Alliance
To create a dementia friendly community in Blandford by turning understanding into action.
Achievements
Registered as a Dementia Friendly Community
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Bognor Dementia Action Alliance
To work in partnership with people with dementia and their carers, and ensure they provide a focus for all activities undertaken. Promote and sustain Bognor Regis and Chichester as Dementia Friendly communities.
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Bolton Dementia Action Alliance
Bolton Dementia Action Alliance is launching early 2016, with targeted work in Horwich which we will grow and progress across the whole town and local area. Bolton DAA is made up of organisations and committed individuals across Bolton, working together
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Dementia Friendly Bournemouth
To raise awareness of dementia and its impacts, encouraging and supporting action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia and those who care for them in Bournemouth to achieve a truly dementia-friendly town.
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Boston Dementia Action Alliance
Working towards a dementia friendly Boston.
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Bracknell Forest Dementia Action Alliance
We are committed to making a positive difference to the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers in Bracknell Forest by taking action on relevant issues.
Achievements
Bracknell Forest DAA is the proud winner of the 'Best Dementia Support & Research UK' award as part of the 2017 Social Care Awards hosted by GHP Pharma magazine
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Bradford District Dementia Action Alliance
Bradford District DAA will seek to include both large and small local organisations and those national and regional organisations with branches or service provision in the district. It will work with the statutory, business, academic, voluntary sectors.
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Bradford on Avon
Bradford on Avon area has an age profile higher than national average, so there is a particular focus on issues relating to older people and the need to make Bradford on Avon community area a dementia friendly community.