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Vulnerable Customers Report 2025

NICE Survey Highlights Urgent Need for AI in Customer Service as Up to 35 Million Brits Remain Unknowingly Vulnerable 

Discover the seven hidden faces of vulnerability in the UK

Vulnerability is complex, dynamic, and ever-changing. In today’s world, anyone can find themselves in a vulnerable position at any moment. This year’s report uncovers two newly emerging consumer groups at risk of vulnerability—and highlights the awareness gap that keeps their challenges hidden.

Most UK consumers are still unaware of their vulnerable status, reveals NICE Survey.

Overcome vulnerability bias and ensure complete protection

While many UK organisations feel confident in their vulnerable customer processes, gaps remain in detecting signs missed by contact centre agents. With regulations like the FCA’s Consumer Duty and Ofgem’s Vulnerability Strategy, this challenge is significant. AI offers a critical safety net, protecting customers and organisations.

Better identify and support vulnerable customers 

Trained on the industry’s largest labelled and validated CX dataset, our purpose-built AI models bring objectivity, accuracy, and scalability to the way you identify vulnerability. Learn more about how Enlighten AI for Vulnerable Customers and  NICE CXone Mpower can help.

While over one million more UK consumers self-identify as vulnerable, a staggering 35 million adults are potentially vulnerable, with many unaware they meet FCA criteria 


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