Expert insights

The Scottish Parliament marked a meaningful moment not just for the games sector, but for the wider digital health and wellbeing ecosystem in Scotland. 

Join us to learn about these topics at our forthcoming (W)international Webinar delivered in collaboration with Kajaani University of Applied Sciences (KAMK) and DHI on the 19th of March 2026 at 12-2pm (UK)/2-4pm (Finland).

Embedding TEchnology in Care Homes (ETECH) is a 30-month NIHR-funded study exploring digital maturity in care homes across the UK.

The finalists of Scotland’s flagship awards celebrating collaboration between business, academia, the public sector and the third sector have been selected by an independent panel of expert judges.

Organisations can apply for a share of £20 million across two competitions. Projects will advance development of pharmaceutical, digital and MedTech tools to improve treatment recovery and prevention of harm and deaths from drug and alcohol addictions.

The DLS team and partners joined Angus Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) in hosting a vibrant Shared Learning Event in January.

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. 

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? 

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.