Get your Oomph! on with Ben Allen | Tech Care S3 E3

Interview with Ben Allen

Ben Allen joined us for the 3rd episode of Season 3!

When we meet Ben he’s got some exhausting and exciting weeks behind him. His company, Oomph! Wellness, has just merged with Person Centred Software. Two significant social tech companies joining forces to make the care sector’s life easier.

Ben shares the Oomph! story and how Covid nearly got the best of them. We ask him what’s next for 2023 and get some insights into both adventures and features planned for this year.

Join us to hear what how Ben answers our previous guests question to him: What the hardest part of your job?

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