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Hi, I’m Bobby, and for the past year I’ve been the Graduate Innovation Intern in the Communications and Marketing team at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. When I first stepped into the DHI office on 1 October 2024, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. I’d graduated two years earlier and had already worked in other roles, so I wasn’t sure if a graduate internship was the right fit. But I’m so glad I took the leap...

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 proud to announce that Digital Lifelines Scotland has been awarded the Digital Inclusion Award at the Holyrood Connect Awards 2025.

Read Moira Mackenzies insight into digital solutions design to inform health care services and providers published in AgendaNI Annual Report

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.