Imagine a community where people with dementia feel confident, understood and supported to live well.
Imagine a community where people with dementia feel confident, understood and supported to live well.
Lewes & District Dementia Action Alliance (LDDAA) works to make Lewes and District dementia-friendly.
We want a community where people affected by dementia – those with a diagnosis and those supporting them – can enter any public space and feel genuinely welcome.
This means taking action to support people who work in the everyday places people with dementia go: local shops, cafés, libraries, offices and so on, to have a good understanding of how dementia can affect people and what we can all do to support people affected by dementia to feel fully part of their local community.
Those with dementia are still people and they still have stories and they still have character and they are all individuals and they are all unique. And they just need to be interacted with on a human level.
– Carey Mulligan
What We Do
We offer free Dementia Training
events to businesses and individuals
“We agreed to take action to change the way that dementia is perceived and to be positive ambassadors for and supporters of those living with the disease.”
We offer regular training events to legal advisers, paralegals and support staff at Mayo Wynne Baxter Solicitors. Learning how to better assist their clients living with dementia and their carers, the team are now registered as Dementia Friends.
Estimated number of people with dementia in the UK
Number of people in Lewes District with dementia
The Latest News from the LDDAA Blog
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A New Website for the LDDAA
You may have noticed that our website’s address and design has changed. We recently decided that an upgrade was due and, as a result of…
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Dementia Peer Support Group
Second Tuesday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm Church House1 Cockshut RoadLewes BN7 1JH An opportunity to meet others living with Dementia in Lewes and surrounding areas….
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LDDAA AGM
Our last AGM took place on 22 October 2025. We were pleased to thank our continuing committee members for their support and guidance over the…
Today marks a hugely significant moment for social care. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s announcements represent a major opportunity to deliver the lasting reform that unpaid carers have long been calling for.
Today’s announcements include:
• Bringing forward the Casey Commission on Adult Social Care by one year
• Developing a National Care Service, including strengthening and supporting the care workforce
• Beginning cross-party talks to deliver lasting reform to social care
Emily Holzhausen CBE, Director of Policy and Public Affairs attended this morning’s announcements with three unpaid carers. She said, “It’s fantastic to hear the Prime Minister’s clear, personal commitment to make government action on the social care crisis a real, urgent priority and bring forward the conclusion of the Casey Commission. This is really what we needed to hear. It gives us hope that we can work towards achieving a consensus for change about how care is organised, delivered and funded in the future.”
Together, these commitments have the potential to transform the lives of millions of unpaid carers and the people they care for. A stronger, fairer social care system would mean more families can access the support they need, helping carers to balance work, family life and their own health alongside caring.
This is an exciting opportunity to build a social care system that truly works for everyone. We look forward to working with Government and partners across the sector to help turn today’s ambition into lasting change for unpaid carers.
Read our full response to today’s announcements: carersuk.pulse.ly/4aoicbjbjr … See MoreSee Less
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Parris Lawn Care Home
FREE Event –
Tuesday 25th August 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Join us to discover the importance of planning your care journey with Solicitor Lauren Puttock-Brown from Mayo Wynne Baxter and Kieron Robertson, a Retirement & Later Life Advice Specialist. They’ll answer any questions you may have, equipping you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities of funding long term care.
• Information on benefits you may be entitled to, and what the NHS could cover
• Learn about Power of Attorney and the Court of Protection
• Wills and possible inheritance tax issues
Enjoy complimentary refreshments including sweet treats from our Head Chef, meet our friendly team, and have the opportunity to tour the home and learn about the care we offer.
Reserve Your Place Today
For more information and to RSVP that you wish to attend, please get in touch with Jesse, our Customer Relationship Manager on 01273 086 388 or email on [email protected].
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Looking for a friendly place to enjoy good company, a chat and a cuppa? 💚
Our weekly Companionship Café is open to everyone and offers a welcoming space to meet new people, enjoy activities and connect with others in the local community.
Whether you come along on your own, with a friend or are supporting a loved one living with dementia, you’ll always be greeted with a warm welcome.
We’d love to see you there! ☕✨
Full details below.
#Lewes #CompanionshipCafe #CommunityMatters #DementiaFriendly #HomeInstead #LewesDistrict #OlderAdults #TogetherWeCan … See MoreSee Less
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Dignity in dementia care
Dignity isn’t lost with memory; it’s preserved through how others treat the person. Even in advanced stages, small acts of respect, kindness, and inclusion can make a profound difference.
Preserving dignity in cognitive decline is not optional, it’s essential.
Even as memory fades, identity, emotions, and humanity remain.
Compassionate dementia care means:
Seeing the person, not the diagnosis
Communicating with respect and patience
Supporting independence, no matter how small
Protecting privacy and personal boundaries
Staying emotionally present with empathy and kindness
Dignity is preserved through everyday actions, how we speak, listen, and care.
Because cognitive decline changes abilities, not humanity.
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Congratulations to Lime Tree House residents on winning the Community Class trophy at the Ringmer Hoticultural Summer Show recently. Colourful, well executed and on point! … See MoreSee Less
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