Call for Academic Proposals
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NHS inform is Scotland's online health information service that offers quality assured health and care information including symptom checkers, Scotland’s Service Directory and mental health advice and resources.
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is supporting NHS 24 in the redevelopment of NHS inform and is awarding a grant of up to £35K (inclusive of any VAT) for an academic team to undertake an evaluation of prototypes/wireframes developed as part of the service redesign of the NHS inform website.
The approach is anticipated to include UX evaluation protocol and testing sessions, accessibility compliance reportiing and inclusive design recommendations. It is likely that the academic team will offer, either directly, or through engagement with third parties, a combination of of the following experience and expertise:
· User research;
· Wireframing/prototyping;
· Information architecture;
· Visual design;
· Communication;
· Critical thinking/problem solving.
We welcome responses outlining approach, methodology, and costs (max. 10 pages), with CVs included as appendices. More information on this call and how to apply can be found here.
Complete applications should be submitted to research@dhi-scotland.com by 5pm on 15th January 2026. Any queries should be directed in the first instance to Jennifer Thomas: jennifer.thomas@dhi-scotland.com.
