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On Thursday, 28th August, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) welcomed Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill to the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) in Moray — a pioneering hub driving forward next-generation digital health and care solutions.

Announcement of new partnerships and locations for Phase 3 of DLS. After assessment of applications submitted last month DLS were delighted to announce East Ayrshire and Angus Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP) will be the two locations for this phase. Each ADP provided strong and creative proposals in collaboration with their local partners who will also receive funding.

The Scottish Government’s Digital Lifelines initiative which seeks to reduce the risk of harm and death amongst people who use drugs through digital inclusion and services has secured new funding to continue its vital work.

On 13 March 2025, DHI and partners hosted a Parliamentary reception to to celebrate the impact of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme

Developing a national harm reduction app to enhance digital support for people with lived experience of substance use.

We are thrilled to announce that Digital Lifelines Scotland has been shortlisted for the Digital Inclusion Award

Digital Lifelines Scotland is holding a Parliamentary reception at Holyrood, sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP, on the evening of 13th March.

A digital inclusion day was held at UHI Moray on October 26th to demonstrate that digital is relevant and can be accessible to anyone.