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Caring for people and caring for the planet share a common goal: creating the conditions for a better, more sustainable future. Reflecting on a recent DHI workshop exploring digital health, care and net zero, this thought piece considers the role of social care in environmental sustainability, the opportunities for digital innovation, and why collaboration, shared learning and better evidence are essential to shaping the future of care.

In 2027 we want to work with at least six organisations applying Envision in live retrofit projects, in rural and urban communities.

techUK has published two industry position statements on consumer wearable health technology and digital therapeutics (DTx), shaped by engagement with manufacturers, suppliers and clinical experts.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is launching its Digital Shoots programme in Dundee, building on the success in Glasgow last month. Innovation 101 takes place on 3 November at Dundee & Angus College.

The Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) recently hosted its annual Master's Induction and Conference, which brings together students funded through DHI's Master's Scholarship Programme.

Marissa Cummings and Anna Sturzaker attended the ISAM Conference, held in Rotterdam from 1-3 October 2026, on behalf of DHI. They presented a poster on the SUMIT project, showcasing the methodology used to design digital interventions with staff and service users to support people affected by addiction.

Nicola Cooper, Head of Digital Futures, Scottish Care Across Scotland, considerable time, energy and resources are invested in innovation. Projects, pilots and research programmes explore how technology might improve care and support, generating valuable evidence, practical learning and promising approaches. Yet turning those approaches into everyday practice remains a persistent challenge. It's something I've been thinking about for some time, drawing on my experience acros

When I joined the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in 2015, digital health and care was still an emerging field. While enthusiasm for technology’s potential was abundant, there was much less certainty about how innovation would scale, how services would adapt, or what the future workforce might need.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is expanding its flagship #DigiInventors Challenge internationally with the launch of two new pilot programmes in Malaysia

After 49 years working in the NHS and digital health and care innovation, including the last nine years as Chief Executive Officer of DHI, Professor George Crooks OBE has confirmed his intention to retire from his full-time role as CEO at the end of December 2026.

New partnerships with South Lanarkshire Council and All In Glasgow Commonwealth Games create exciting opportunities for young people to tackle real-world health and wellbeing challenges through innovation

There are moments in your career that remind you why international collaboration really matters.

We are very keen to share our progress with the many people who support and advocate for the work of DLS. To enable improved updates, we have reinstated the news section on the DLS website

The SAFE-XR (Safety Planning for Suicide Prevention XR) project continues to make strong progress as it moves into its next phase of user testing and product refinement.

DHI is undertaking a new landscape review exploring how digital health and care can support Scotland’s net zero and sustainability ambitions.

Scotland's social care sector is not short of innovation. The challenge lies in making sure that digital innovation travels, scales and creates impact beyond the organisations and communities where it begins.

DCCS Delivery Group member Ron Culley, Chief Executive of Quarriers shares a leadership perspective on the opportunities of digital in social care.

DHI supported 6 Scottish health boards in developing bids to the competitive programme, with Lothian and Lanarkshire progressing to delivery. Building on this foundation, DHI will now work closely with both boards and a wider consortium to co-design and implement integrated, end-to-end weight management pathways.

Discover how Community Connections Moray and AskSARA are helping people find the right support at the right time. This session showcases two innovative digital tools that connect citizens with local services, personalised advice and practical solutions to promote independence, wellbeing and earlier access to support.

DHI has appointed a multidisciplinary research team from the University of Stirling to undertake an independent academic evaluation of a medication dispensing technology currently being trialled within Scottish health and social care services.