Wells Dementia Action Alliance was formed in May 2015 by Arnold and Julie Wills with the goal to build an inclusive community for people with dementia and carers, improving their ability to remain independent and keep their right to have choice and control over their own lives. Their retirement from active management of WDAA, and 2 long years of Covid restrictions led to an AGM in January 2022 and the registration of WDAA as a Charity which was approved in July 2022. the registration number of WDAA is 1199653 and it’s charitable objects are:
TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARERS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF WELLS AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA, THROUGH THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE.
Trustees:
Chair- Denise Denis
Vice Chair- Claire Chettoe
Secretary- Alan Sanderson
Finance Officer- Sian Bainbridge
Media- Philip Welch
Rebecca Mather
WDAA supports and encourages businesses and organisations in the city to learn what it is like to live with dementia. They can then turn that understanding into action and deliver changes as part of their commitment to bring about change.
Our ambition is to create a Dementia Friendly Community in Wells. In which, people with dementia and their carers are empowered to seek help and feel supported.
Wells Dementia Action Alliance Data Protection Policy -WDAA gathers information for maintaining contact with its’ members and providing links to other organisations which have signed up to WDAA as a member. Personal information will be gathered, stored and managed in line with data protection principles and the General Data Protection Regulation.
WDAA Code of Conduct
WDAA welcomes people living with dementia, their carers, volunteers and supporters to take part in WDAA activities and meetings.
WDAA promotes an ethos of acceptance, tolerance of other’s needs and diversity. Where the needs or behaviour of an individual causes concern for the well-being of others, or the reputation of WDAA and its charity status, that person will be invited to meet with a pair of the Trustees to review how their actions or behaviour can be accommodated or not, and the ultimate decision of whether the person can continue to be part of the activity/group or membership will be taken by the Chair and the two Trustees.