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The Health Frontiers–Technology Innovation Centre was officially launched today at Ulster University, Belfast

Nationwide digital health challenge #DigiInventors teams up with the Organised Educator

Running alongside an engaging programme of talks and discussions, the Demo Zone at DigiFest 2025 offered something different: a chance to see, try, and talk through digital health and social care innovation as it exists in practice.

Co-design of the Digital Transformation Business Case Training programme is now underway, delivered by City of Glasgow College in partnership with DHI.

A team of South Lanarkshire schoolgirls has won the Scottish title at this year's #DigiInventors Challenge for an app designed to get more girls into football.

Co-Design Phase Announcement - Project in Active Development

 In partnership with Scottish Government, NHS 24 have been reviewing NHS inform as a national asset for Scotland. This work will deliver the Service Redesign workstream within Phase 2 of the NHS Inform Strategic Review Project, which aims to redesign NHS inform and develop a business case for future investment. 

The first SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) Community of Practice took place on Tuesday 18th November in Queen’s Communities and Place.

For DHI, the SAFXR project is a tangible demonstration of how innovation partnerships can advance national priorities for digital mental health.

DigiBete now available across all 14 health boards following successful pilot phase

This month marks National Diabetes Awareness Month, a timely opportunity to spotlight the digital health innovations being accelerated within the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI).

Are you an NHS employed individual living and working in Moray who has innovative ideas that could improve patient care and transform healthcare delivery? 

Explore the latest UNITE Digital Health funding call and Scottish information session, along with two new FREE online courses now available from UNITE Digital Health.

The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with Health & Social Care Moray (HSCM) hosted an Occupational Therapy Community Appointment Day at Elgin Community Centre.  

DHI joined international delegates in Dublin for the TCI Global Conference 2025, a gathering of cluster leaders, policymakers, and innovation experts from around the world.

Support ranges from advisory services to workforce and skills development, as well as hands-on assistance in adopting new technologies, processes, and business models.

During December 2025 and January 2026 a series of workshops will focus on how digital inclusion can be supported in different services and settings across health and social care.

The National Centre for Remote & Rural Health & Care will continue to deliver its series of online remote and rural learning events for 2025 – 2026. 

From 3rd to 28th November 2025, applications are open for three transformative programmes designed to support innovation in healthcare.

Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) has appointed award-winning sustainable architects Architype to lead the design of a Smart Housing Blueprint, focusing on improving health and wellbeing, and environmental sustainability in rural communities.