Blog: Insuring the essential - why assistive technologies should be the next focus for insurers
There are 14 million disabled people living in the UK and, for many, assistive technologies – devices and software that support their day-to-day activity – are a real lifeline writes Johnny Timpson, protection specialist at Scottish Widows.
The functionality and choice of technology has expanded at an impressive rate in recent years and it’s no longer a niche market, as even the big technology players recognise that they must make their
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