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Gill CollinsDAA CoordinatorEast Midlands
A social movement with a simple aim:
To change society’s attitudes to dementia.
A powerful, national coalition of organisations working together to improve the lives of people with dementia.
Together, we can………..
Change Attitudesand make a
Practical difference
Theatres
BanksBuilding Societies
Care Homes
Post Offices
PoliceFire & Rescue
Libraries
Corner shops
Pharmacies
Local Authorities
Housing Associations
Visitor attractions
Taxi firms
Garden Centres
Faith Groups
Bus operators
colleges
Restaurants
Home Care providers
CharitiesLeisure centresSolicitors
Hospitals
schools
Assistive Technology
Financial Services
GP Surgeries
Health Centres Community Groups
Sports Clubs
National / Regional Context:
• 160 Local Alliances in England• 10 in East Midlands potentially 22
• 3000 members in England• 166 in East Midlands• 2576 member actions
National Alliance
Dementia Friendly
Communities
Local Alliances
Regional Alliance
People with
dementia
The role of the Local DAA:• Recruit local organisations and work with them to become more
dementia friendly
• Encourage and support Dementia
Friendly Communities
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Local Dementia Action Alliances are how we get there
Dementia Friendly Communities are where we want to be
Making a difference in the East Midlands…• 166 member organisations• Thousands of people trained• Dementia friendly communities• Dementia Friendly examples…
It’s Easier Than You Think!• Join your local DAA• Submit an Action Plan• 3 Simple Actions• Change the lives of people living with
dementia!
• Dementia Friends for all staff• Dementia Champion• Dementia Friends included on Induction• What else can our business do?
• Dementia is not going away• We all need to play a part• Attend your local DAA meeting• Make your Community a better place for
people living with dementia to live
West Lindsey DAA Meeting
Monday 20th July 2.00pm Gainsborough Guildhall
Monday 19th October 2.00pm– Venue to be confirmed
Come along and see what we can achieve together!
Gill CollinsEast Midlands Coordinatort: 7894808158e: [email protected]
