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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Bagshot, Windlesham and Lightwater Dementia Action Alliance
The Bagshot, Windlesham and Lightwater Local DAA has been created to make a positive difference to the lives of people with dementia and those who love them in the Bagshot, Windlesham and Lightwater area.
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Banstead Dementia Action Alliance
We are a group of local organisations who have come together with the goal of making Banstead a nicer place to live for people living with Dementia, including those who care and support.
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Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance
Barnsley Dementia Action Alliance was formed from the local Community Dementia Forum which provided an arena for local people affected by dementia to share their knowledge and opinions. The new Dementia Action Alliance has a wider but simpler remit: to en
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Barnstaple Dementia Action Alliance
Barnstaple Dementia Action Alliance group was launched on 21st August 2014 after a meeting that included many local organisations and groups.
Achievements
Registered as a Dementia Friendly Community
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Barrow in Furness Dementia Action Alliance
Barrow in Furness Dementia Action Alliance is newly formed in early 2016 and extremely committed to supporting the town to become dementia friendly.
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Bath & North East Somerset
The Bath & North East Somerset DAA aims to create a dementia friendly community by raising awareness to enable those living with dementia to continue to enjoy all that BaNES has to offer and remain in their community for as long as possible
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Birmingham Dementia Action Alliance
The Birmingham Dementia Action Alliance is made up of organisations across the City of Birmingham, working together to radically improve the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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Blaby District Dementia Action Alliance
Working towards a dementia friendly Blaby District
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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.