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Technology reaches to help dispel loneliness |
Five tech companies have been awarded contracts to use cutting-edge technology to tackle the problem of rural isolation and loneliness. These businesses will create new technology platforms to match the supply & demand for transport in rural areas, as well as minimise the risk of digital exclusion among older people and those in more isolated, rural areas with limited connectivity. In November 2017, the £20m Govtech Catalyst Programme was launched to help fund innovative tech firms, to solve public-sector challenges through innovation and emerging technologies. As part of a wider commitment to use technology to improve lives and transform the delivery of public services, the government will publish an innovation strategy in spring 2019. |
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CO: Government uses innovative tech companies to tackle rural isolation & loneliness WAG Minister joins #DontDanceAlone campaign to help tackle loneliness in Swansea Faith Minister calls on religious communities to bridge divides The power of the arts & social activities to improve the nation's health “Loneliness & social isolation is a growing threat to public health: We must tackle it together” Winter is often the loneliest time Demos: Reading can help halt loneliness epidemic, says new report It is easy to fall into a ‘solitary’ routine Many people can ‘relate’ to this issue |