South West
There are Local Dementia Action Alliances (LDAAs) across the South West focused on creating Dementia Friendly Communities. To find LDAAs set up in the South West follow the links below.
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Street Dementia Friendly Community
Our aim is to raise awareness of dementia and its impact and to support action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia and those who care for them in and around Street.
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Teignbridge Dementia Action Alliance
The aim of the Teignbridge DAA is to ensure that Teignbridge district becomes a dementia friendly community.
Achievements
311 Dementia Friends created by TDAA since July 2018. Hosted a Dementia Friends Champion training day, Nov 18, which created 22 Dementia Friends Champions
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Street Dementia Friendly Community
Our aim is to raise awareness of dementia and its impact and to support action which will help transform the quality of life of people with dementia and those who care for them in and around Street.
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Martock Dementia Action Alliance
The steering group is a wonderful collective of local people passionate about working towards Martock becoming a Dementia Friendly Community – Those involved include Martock Community Services Team, Health Coaches, local Emergency Services, Martock Primar
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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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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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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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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.
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Somerton Area Dementia Action Alliance
Somerton is a Market Town in the heart of Somerset. There are also many rural communities that rely on Somerton for shops and medical services. There is also a centre for artists with many visitors to the galleries.
Achievements
Dementia friends session and working with local businesses.
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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.