Become A Member

Why might people be interested in the Sheffield Dementia Action Alliance (SDAA)? 

• 67% of people with dementia do not always feel a part of their community 

• 44% of people with dementia feel they lost friends after being diagnosed 
  (Dementia Report 2012) 

Understanding of dementia and how people are affected remains poor, and a stigma attached with a diagnosis often causes people to withdraw from society and become isolated.  

We want to change that, and we think everybody can help.  

We exist to help others. SDAA supports organisations to make small changes that will have a big impact on helping to improve the lives, wellbeing and inclusivity of people living with dementia and their carers. 
 
No one should have to feel isolated or lonely, and living with dementia is not an exception to this. We can all play a role in breaking down barriers, removing stigma and learning a little bit more about dementia. 
 
What does becoming a member mean? 

By becoming a member of the SDAA you will be joining a network of organisations that are actively encouraging and promoting accessibility for people living with dementia.  

Our alliance works to ensure that Sheffield is a great place to live and visit for people living with dementia and their carers. This requires the collaboration and commitment of many. If you would like to create a city that is accessible and supportive of people living with dementia, then you should join the SDAA! We are looking for organisations from all sectors whether that be shops, banks, solicitors, restaurants, transport providers and much more... 

What do you gain from becoming a member? 
 
Your organisation will become part of a committed and supportive community of like-minded people in Sheffield, committed to making a difference for everyone affected by dementia. 
 
Members will: 

• Be given FREE guidance, training, access to workshops, resources and more... 

• Be given a logo to display their commitment to being dementia inclusive (this logo can be added to your website, social media, letterheads, email signatures etc). 

• Be supported by SDAA to meet all of your dementia-inclusive goals.  

• Have access to SDAA as a main point of contact should their organisation ever have any questions or require any support or guidance with dementia-related questions regarding your business or your accessibility. 
    

How do I sign my organisation up to become a member? 

To join the SDAA, complete a simple application form and then an action plan. 

The application form allows us to contact and support you to complete your initial action plan.   

The action plan simply helps you outline what you would like to achieve through becoming a member of the SDAA.   

To help you complete these forms, we have an example action plan for you to view which will help give you an idea of what other members have decided to work towards.   

We are on hand to offer you support and guidance in setting achievable targets.