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Dementia Action Alliance

The Housing LIN has recently become a member of the Dementia Action Alliance. The Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) brings together organisations from across the charity, public and private sector to radically improve the lives of people with dementia. Its members are united behind the National Dementia Declaration: a set of seven outcomes developed by people with dementia and their family carers with support from initial signatories.

    1. I have personal choice and control or influence over decisions about me
    2. I know that services are designed around me and my needs
    3. I have support that helps me live my life
    4. I have the knowledge and know-how to get what I need
    5. I live in an enabling and supportive environment where I feel valued and understood
    6. I have a sense of belonging and of being a valued part of family, community and civic life
    7. I know there is research going on which delivers a better life for me now and hope for the future

Each member organisation is required to set out how it will further these aims in its own action plan, against which progress reports are made periodically. The Housing LIN is committed to working working closely with our members to inform latest thinking in policy, research and practice developments in living well with dementia. Our Dementia Action Plan may be found here (opens new window).

Although established before the Prime Minister's dementia challenge, the DAA plays an important part in keeping the momentum for action going at a national level to improve the lives of people living with dementia. Housing providers can make a significant contribution, yet are not yet well represented in the DAA. As a result, we encourage Housing LIN members to share your examples of practice with us so that we can disseminate via our extensive networks. Email us at: dementia@housinglin.org.uk

You may also want to consider how you can contribute to building an better understanding in dementia in your own organisations and join the Alliance. For more on the DAA, visit www.dementiaaction.org.uk