About Us
The Tavistock Dementia Alliance was initially formed by members of Tavistock Rotary Club
and launched officially in December 2012.
Pictured at launch are: Dr. Stephen Pearson (Consultant Psychiatrist), June Wildman (Ex-Chair of Tavistock Memory Cafe),
Angela Rippon (Patron of Alliance), Tony Parker (Ex-Chair of Alliance) and Councillor Robin Musgrave (Ex-Mayor , West Devon).
In 2019, we became a registered charity, funded by the National Lottery and employed a part time Dementia Co-ordinator.
The Alliance remains a voluntary organisation and has recruited a wide range of stakeholders, supporters and experts in the field of dementia.
Co-ordinator Amanda Bowen (left) and Chair Lynn Roddy (right)
People with dementia and carers want a community that supports them to:
- Live independently and well for as long as possible
- Carry on doing the same things they have always done like going to the shops and participating in activities
- Feel they are still included, valued and belong to their community
Our aim is to support the needs of people with dementia and their carers in Tavistock and surrounding areas to be inclusive and Dementia Friendly area by:
- Working with partner organisations to provide social activities and initiatives to meet their needs and relieve isolation and loneliness
- Raising awareness and understanding of dementia by providing free training and premises audits to local businesses and social groups
- Providing accessible information in guides, events, social media and our website
- Working in conjunction with health & social care, industry associations and local statutory organisations to improve access to information and services.
Picuted left to right: Debbie Morris (TASS), Sir Geoffrey Cox MP, Amanda Bowen, Lynn Roddy
