Following our Honiton Memory Cafe committee meeting on 7th September 2020 it is with a heavy heart that given the current Covid-19 restrictions we agreed that we cannot restart our memory cafe meetings just yet. We had hoped to reinstate the monthly ambling group but...
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Honiton Dementia Action AllianceHoniton Dementia Action Alliance brings together groups and organisations across our community committed to transforming the lives of people with dementia and their carers. Honiton Dementia Action Alliance is attempting to bring about a community-wide response to dementia.
Est. 2015
About us
Who we are
Honiton Dementia Action Alliance is coordinated by a steering group who meet once a month. The group is made up from a diverse range of members of our community including carers. The steering group actively seeks consultation with people with dementia and always welcomes new members.
What we do
Our purpose is to galvanise action by coordinating and supporting local groups and organisations to join the alliance. We do this by offering Dementia Friends awareness sessions, advising on and supporting dementia friendly activities, environments and policies and sharing these initiatives.
Honiton Memory Café
Honiton Memory Café is a friendly meeting place for people with memory problems, their families and their friends.
A well established volunteer led group Honiton Memory Café currently supports over 50 people living with the early stages of dementia.

Ambling group
Come and join us on the 2nd Thursday of every Month!

What is a memory café?
Memory cafés are informal, social places where you can go for advice and support.

Donate
You can now help raise donations for Honiton Memory Cafe without you even leaving your sofa.
What we do
How we can help
Help and support
A diagnosis of dementia should not stop people being in control of their lives or doing the things they enjoy.
Support for carers
People living with dementia and those who support them face many challenges. You can make a difference.
Honiton Memory Café
Honiton Memory Café is a friendly meeting place for people with memory problems, their families and their friends.
Honiton Admiral Nurse
We seek to improve the lives of families living with dementia by raising awareness in our local community.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Honiton DAA is attempting to bring about a community-wide response to dementia. Our purpose is to galvanise action by coordinating and supporting local groups and organisations to join the alliance.
Get involved
Would you like to support a local charity? The Honiton Dementia Alliance works within your community to help raise awareness of Dementia. You can help support us by becoming a sponsor.
You don’t have to spend a lot to become a sponsor and show your support and you get the benefit from getting extra exposure for your business. Sponsorship starts from £30 and you can mix and match your options.
Upcoming events
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Latest news
The story behind royal recognition for services to the community of Honiton
2019 was a remarkable year for Heather Penwarden, culminating in her inclusion on the New Year’s Honours list, having been awarded an Order of the British Empire (BEM). Earlier in the year, Honiton Dementia Action Alliance, of which Heather is Chair, was honoured with...
Honiton Dementia Action Alliance receives the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Honiton Dementia Action Alliance, a group of volunteers based in the town and villages around Honiton have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Entirely volunteer led and run, HDAA works...
Support
For carers
Support for carers
Training is accessible to all carers who have a qualifying assessment.
Factsheets for dementia carers
Please find here Honiton Dementia Action Alliance’s list of useful factsheets for dementia carers.