‘Compassionate tech’ aids fight against social problems

Britain has become a world-leader in the new sector – worth £7bn in the UK alone

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The UK’s “compassionate technology” sector is bigger than that of the rest of Europe combined, new research suggests.

Companies working in the sector use technology to support vulnerable people, such as those suffering from loneliness, poor mental health or inadequate social care. According to Public, an organisation which supports tech start-ups in the UK, it’s a business worth £7bn in Britain alone.

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