LDAA website closed

ByJDCteam

The Local Dementia Action Alliance (LDAA) website, hosted by the Alzheimer’s Society, closed on 5 January 2024. 

Alzheimer’s Society now signpost to their own resources on the DAA website. You can find out more here: https://www.dementiaaction.org.uk. 

At Dementia Community, we are keen for all local Dementia Action Alliance members to join us to continue the spirit of collaboration, learning, sharing and inspiring that embodied the DAA. Find out more about joining us here: https://journalofdementiacare.co.uk/dementia-community-membership 

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