Wealden Dementia Action Alliance
The Wealden Dementia Action Alliance (WDAA) was established in May 2016 to help make our district more dementia‑friendly and to increase awareness across our communities, residents, and local businesses. In 2026 the alliance will be celebrating its 10 years anniversary!
Thanks to strong support from community groups, volunteers, organisations, and local partners, we now have three active dementia forums across the district. Each forum plays an important role in supporting local residents and raising understanding of dementia.
If you would like to get involved with the Alliance or join a local forum, please contact us at:
Watch our video for further information on how the WDAA is supporting the Wealden community.
Activities and Support
A wide range of dementia‑friendly activities is available throughout the district, including cafés, exercise sessions, film afternoons, carers’ groups and more.
Our newsletter, sent every couple of weeks, shares full details of these activities.
To subscribe, email:
Dementia Information and Research
Join dementia research is a free way to register your interest in taking part in Dementia research. There are research opportunities for people with and without dementia, as well as for dementia carers or supporters. Any UK resident over the age of 18 can sign up.
Be Part of Research is a free service which makes it easy to find and take part in vital health and care research across the UK, including Dementia research.
Living Well with Dementia booklet
We are currently developing a Living Well with Dementia booklet, which will include information on local activities, support groups, and training opportunities. This resource is expected to be published soon.
Testimonials
See our positive feedback below from Time to Talk group at Rotherfield St Martin
Support and compassion , connection to others, talking, sharing, humour and positivity.
"Company, virtual company, understanding, empathy, advice, sympathy, a lending ear and shoulder to lean on!"
"Knowing you aren't alone means so so much. It can be a long journey being a carer for someone with Alzheimer's as friends and family don't always understand how we feel or what we deal with. Just knowing you have other lovely people by your side and just at a message or phone call away is amazing and so supportive. Xxx"
Stay Connected
Like and follow the Friends of Wealden Dementia Action Alliance Facebook page for regular updates on local activities and events.