Darren Crombie Bridges the Gap to Support Unpaid Carers

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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