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Young Innovators Shine at #DigiInventors Challenge 2025 Awards as SSERC Announced as New National Partner. The City of Glasgow College was buzzing with excitement last night as pupils, parents, and educators gathered for the 2025 #DigiInventors Challenge Primary School Edition Awards Ceremony. The event, hosted in partnership with DHI, RAiSE, City of Glasgow College, and now proudly joined by SSERC, recognised the standout digital health ideas created by primary school pupils across Scotland. Now in its third year, the Challenge received 68 submissions from over 200 pupils across Scotland. The initiative encourages young people to explore careers in digital health and social care while building entrepreneurial and STEM skills for the future. Meet the 2025 Winners Taking home the top prizes were three inspiring teams: Multi-ColourZ (Newton Farm Primary, South Lanarkshire) A groundbreaking app to support young people with colour blindness, featuring colour overlays, AI voice support, customisable settings, and a full colour reference and advice hub. JH Grow and Glow (Wellington School, South Ayrshire) An engaging wellbeing app for children aged 5–12, supporting healthy habits in sleep, nutrition, hydration, and exercise – all guided by a friendly avatar called Glow. Sweet Tooth (Carolside Primary, East Renfrewshire) An innovative dental care app for young people with braces, using Bluetooth chips to allow orthodontists to monitor oral hygiene remotely. Each winning team received a trophy, a goodie bag, and their very own Sphero Indi  - a play-based robot that teaches the foundations of coding and problem-solving through imaginative exploration. Grant Reilly, who leads the #DigiInventors  Challenge said “It’s been incredible to see the thought, passion and technical creativity these young innovators have shown. Every idea tackled a real-world challenge with empathy and innovation.”  Runners-Up with Bold Ideas The high quality of entries made judging exceptionally difficult. This year’s runner-up teams also impressed with solutions to a range of health and wellbeing challenges: Wraparitis - a heated arthritis blanket connected to an app for joint pain relief Nelly & Bert Autism Heroes - a fun, supportive app featuring AI animal companions for autistic young people Fun Bud - an ADHD support watch with calming features and interactive apps We were proud to acknowledge a number of teams who received Special Recognition for their creativity, innovation, and thoughtful design. From ideas supporting prosthetic care and asthma to tools for managing anxiety and ADHD, these pupils impressed judges with their compassion and ingenuity: Prosthetic Cheetah – Kirkhill Primary School, West Lothian (Prosthetic care) Smile, Don’t Cry – Kirkhill Primary School, West Lothian (Asthma) J&J Westpark – Westpark Primary School, Aberdeen (Anxiety) ADHD Watch – King’s Park Primary School, Glasgow (Mental health support) In a significant development, SSERC has officially joined as a collaboration partner through their Young STEM Leader Programme. As Scotland’s national provider of STEM education support, SSERC’s involvement will give even greater recognition to the pupils’ achievements. Through the partnership, all #DigiInventors Challenge participants, not just winners, will now be eligible to apply for a Young STEM Leader (YSL) Award. The YSL Award, developed by SSERC, helps young people develop leadership and communication skills by giving them opportunities to inspire others in STEM. By submitting an entry to the Challenge, pupils can now progress toward formal recognition of their innovation and boost their STEM learning journey. Sharon Macnab, Programme Manager, Young STEM Leader Programme, at SSERC, said: The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP) is an exciting award that aims to spark greater interest and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among young people in Scotland and where young people can inspire, lead and mentor their peers through creating and delivering STEM activities and events. The #DigiInventors Challenge is a great way for young people to think about STEM in a real-life context and share their ideas in an inspirational way. Working with the team at #DigiInventors has been a pleasure, and through our Auto Awards programme, the young people involved now also achieve a Young STEM Leader Award at Level 2, further recognising their hard work Throughout the evening, guests heard from key figures including Gillian Reilly from RAiSE and Dr Sharon Macnab from SSERC, who highlighted the importance of nurturing digital skills in primary education - especially as 60% of children in P1 today will grow up to work in jobs that don’t yet exist. This year’s Challenge not only celebrated great ideas - it helped spark curiosity, build confidence, and connect young learners to the real-world potential of careers in tech and healthcare. Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM at City of Glasgow College, said: City of Glasgow College is proud to be the education partner of the #DigiInventors Challenge, and congratulations to all the young innovators who won awards at tonight’s 2025 #DigiInventors Primary School Edition Awards Ceremony.   Supporting initiatives like #DigiInventors not only creates tangible opportunities for young people, but it also signifies the inspirational opportunities partners across the innovation ecosystem can provide when we work together.  A huge thanks to the DHI team for their continued passion and support for this unique competition. Thank you to our partners for their continued support in running the competition. City of Glasgow College RAiSE SSERC

We are excited to announce a forthcoming tender from the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), working in collaboration with BE-ST (Built Environment Smarter Transformation) Innovation Centre and Moray Council for the development of a smart housing blueprint that focuses on health, well-being, and environmental sustainability in rural settings. The project, delivered under the Smart Housing Smart Communities living lab , will involve the testing and evaluation of a personalised, proactive and predictive monitoring service pathway for citizens and health and care services in Moray. It forms part of an integrated health, social care and housing R&D digital transformation programme, which is being delivered by the DHI’s  Rural Centre of Excellence ,  a £5m project funded by the UK Government as part of the  Moray Growth Deal . This tender offers a fantastic opportunity for digital companies, working in collaboration with construction and design professionals . Potential bidders are invited to consider forming consortiums to bring together the best in digital health, technology, construction and design, helping to drive forward this innovation project. We plan to issue a tender at the end of May/early June. For further information, contact Charlotte Stoney

A recent evaluation of the digital pain assessment tool, PainChek , by a team at Edinburgh Napier University suggests it could improve the way pain is identified and managed for people with dementia in Scottish care homes.   Designed for residents who may have difficulty communicating verbally, PainChek® uses facial recognition and behavioural indicators to support pain assessments. The tool was tested through pilot projects supported by the Care Inspectorate, alongside a literature review and a staff survey.   Care home staff were generally positive about the tool, and a preliminary cost analysis suggested potential prescribing savings, but further research has been recommended to draw firm conclusions.  In summary, PainChek® shows early signs of helping staff provide more effective, tailored care for people with dementia. With further support and evaluation, it could be a valuable addition to digital practice in care homes.   Read the full evaluation report: https://www.dhi-scotland.com/resources/evaluation-of-a-digital-solution-for-the-assessment-and-management-of-pain

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. ​ Our core team is supported by a Senior Management Team (SMT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Directors. John Jeans CBE Board Chair & Member (Industry) Professor George Crooks OBE Chief Executive Officer Moira Mackenzie Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director of Innovation Janette Hughes Director of Planning & Performance Chaloner Chute Chief Technology Officer Dr Abigail Lyons Senior Business Innovation Manager Alan Connor Programme Lead Alex Porteous Project Co-ordinator Angela Bruce Research Fellow Angus McCann Board Member (Industry) Anna Whyte Project Support Officer Bobby Laing Graduate Innovation Intern Brian O’Connor Board Member (Industry) Cate Green Production Manager Catherine Cooper Senior Finance Assistant Charles Sweeney Board Member (Industry) Charline Roussel Research Associate Charlotte Stoney Production Manager Chris Charalambous Graphic Designer & Marketing Assistant Chris Malarkey Finance Officer Dave Moreton Consultant Support Don McIntyre Design Director Elaine Ferrie Project Support Officer Flora MacLeod Board Member (IBM) Gabriele Rossi Design Technologist Gemma Teal Research Fellow Professor Gordon Hush Board Member (Glasgow School of Art) Grant Reilly CMktr FCIM Head of Communications & Marketing Professor Sir Harry Burns FRSE Board Member (University of Strathclyde) Dr Jay Bradley Research Fellow Jennifer Thomas Skills and Project Manager Joanne Boyle Head of Engagement John Murray Programme Manager Jonathan Cameron Board Member (Scottish Government) Kara Mackenzie Project Co-ordinator Karim Mahmoud Commercial Innovation Lead Lisa Welsh Programme Manager Dr Lynne Douglas Board Member Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE Head of Innovation for Care & Well Being Marie Simpson Programme Manager Marissa Cummings Research Fellow Mateus Freitas Digital Content Creator Michelle Brogan Service Development Manager Michelle MacDonald Project Support Officer Olivia Dunbar Events, Marketing & PR Assistant Pamela Mooney Programme Manager Dr Peter Fuzesi Research & Knowledge Management Officer Robert Fender Legal & Commercial Manager Dr Sanna Rimpiläinen Head of Research & Skills Shirley Sharp Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO Sneha Raman Research Fellow Our team The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Our core team is supported by a Senior Management Team (SMT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Directors. Filter by sub-team DHI Board SLT SMT Team DHI Board Meeting Minutes 21/11/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 22/08/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 23/05/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 29/02/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 23/11/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 24/08/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 25/05/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 16/02/2023 DHI board meeting minutes DHI Board Terms of Reference DHI Board Terms of Reference (2018) DHI Board Members Code of Practice (2018) Home /

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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects Home / Covid-19 project hub The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) played a pivotal role in Scotland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving rapid innovation to meet critical health and social care needs. Through the development of cutting-edge digital tools, DHI provided vital support to patients and frontline staff, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery during an unprecedented crisis. In collaboration with NHS Scotland, government agencies, and SMEs, DHI co-designed and implemented impactful solutions, strengthening Scotland's ability to respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Projects such as the National Notification Service set new benchmarks in digital health, streamlining processes and delivering tangible benefits across the health sector. Explore this hub to learn more about DHI’s Covid-19 initiatives and how they continue to shape the future of health and care innovation. Covid-19 projects Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Community Co-management (Co3) Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 TITTAN & TITTANCovid-19 “A huge thank you to everyone at DHI for the efforts on responding to Covid-19. The DHI team have responded brilliantly to the challenge set and many have gone above and beyond to deliver or drive forward the tools and systems that have made a major difference to citizens and key workers across Scotland. The ongoing support from DHI is hugely appreciated and I look forward to continuing to build on all of the hard work to date.” Deputy Director Jonathan Cameron Digital Health and Care Scottish Government Resources Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Rapid Review of Contact Tracing Methods for COVID-19 Using Innovation to Develop Digital Tools for Public Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (booklet) Partners