Would you believe it if I told you that unpaid carers do the equivalent of 162 billion pounds of work every year? But despite the vital role that unpaid carers provide, support is significantly lacking and the limited support that there is, can be so hard to navigate. My guest today has made it his mission to bridge this gap. Darren Crombie founded Bridgit Care and his resourcefulness and ability to adapt to the changing technology landscape shines through in our discussion. Keep listening for this fascinating insight into how human-centric tech can empower carers and communities.
Timestamps:
00:02:17 Darren's journey from management consulting to founding Bridgit Care
00:04:49 Why support for unpaid carers matters
00:05:47 Putting lived experience at the heart of Bridgit Care
00:12:34 How Bridgit Care identifies, supports, and connects carers
00:15:54 Partnering with charities and councils to enhance existing carer services
00:17:14 Using WhatsApp and AI personas to provide tailored support and advice
00:25:02 The role of AI in health and social care
00:28:03 Expanding the model to support other communities in need
00:31:08 Pivoting from hardware to software
00:33:43 A day in the life of Darren at Bridgit Care
00:37:35 How does Darren create his kind space?
00:40:49 Where to find out more about Bridgit Care
00:43:07 Supporting other social entrepreneurs
Links:
Website: https://bridgit.care/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgitcare
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridgitcare/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgitcare
X: https://twitter.com/BridgitCare
Aster Foundation: https://www.aster.co.uk/foundation
Barclay Eagle Labs Health Tech: https://labs.uk.barclays/our-industries/healthtech/
Codebase Techscaler Start-up Support: https://www.techscaler.co.uk/
Transcript:
https://createyourkindspace.com/darren-crombie-bridges-the-gap-to-support-unpaid-carers/
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