News

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.

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.

DHI is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to support the development and delivery of Health Frontiers through applied design innovation, stakeholder-centred enquiry, and innovation readiness building activity.

Suppliers are invited to apply for a new opportunity to develop digitally enabled products supporting mental health and substance use across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), marking the beginning of a new international education collaboration to support the next generation of entrepreneurs.

A new blueprint published today sets out how rural homes can be designed, built and retrofitted to support healthier, lower-carbon and more independent living.

We are currently recruiting participants for upcoming SAFXR focus groups and are keen to hear from professionals working across healthcare, social care, emergency services, and education.

DLS announces 3 new partnerships for 2026-27

SUMIT, supported by PEACEPLUS, managed by the Special EU Programme Body (SEUPB), has been building momentum as it approaches the first year of delivery.

The #DigiInventors Awards Ceremony 2026 was a powerful celebration of creativity, empathy and ambition, recognising young innovators who are already re‑imagining how digital ideas can improve health, wellbeing and care.

Reflections from the Scotland Net Zero in Health Care Conference exploring how sustainability in health and care goes beyond carbon reduction to reshape systems, with digital innovation playing a key role in delivering a more sustainable future.

At DHI’s recent event with the Scottish Women in Science network, Janette Hughes Director of Planning and Performance at DHI reflected on the experiences that have shaped her career.