Amazon s Alexa has been supporting people through the pandemic (Image: Amazon)
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A pilot project has been launched which has seen 400 people in North Staffordshire receive an Amazon Alexa Echo Dot to support them with their daily lives.
Viewpoint: How smart speakers can help support socially isolated patients
Dr Ruth Chambers, Paul Beaney and Alex Rowley explain how smart speakers can help tackle social isolation and patients other health needs.
by Dr Ruth Chambers, Paul Beaney, Alex Rowley
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