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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

Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Home / Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Scholarship details Thanks to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), DHI will offer the 2025-26 round of master's scholarships for students starting their course in the September 2025 or January 2026. Please note that the details below relate to the 2024-25 academic year. We expect to finalise updates ASAP. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us on: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Thanks to funding from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), DHI has 15.5 full-time equivalent scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Each scholarship is valued at £7,775.00 and is available for MSc and MRes programs starting in either September or January. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time study, we have options to fit your schedule. Important deadlines and information 30 June for September start dates 10 December for January start dates Scholarships are provided as fee waivers only, and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses. If the course fees exceed the scholarship value, the university must agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. If the fees are below the scholarship amount, the remaining funds may be used to support your studies, such as purchasing research equipment or funding travel for research dissemination. How to apply Direct applications from students are not accepted. Applications must be submitted by your course organiser. Eligible students should work closely with their course organiser who will use the DHI scholarship administration form to apply. For MRes students, a research proposal of up to 1,500 words is also required. Please ensure you read the privacy notice to access the Master’s Scholarships funding in digital health and social care. Eligibility criteria Determine if you are eligible to apply by answering the following questions with a "yes": A British citizen, an EU citizen with Settled Status, or hold indefinite leave to remain status? A Resident in the UK for at least the last three years (proof may be required)? Ordinary resident in Scotland when starting the course? Are you starting a new course? Do you plan on pursuing a Taught MSc or an MRes degree in digital health and care? Find out more about the criteria on the SAAS website. If you meet these requirements, you can apply by selecting your preferred digital health and care Master’s course at a Scottish University and following the application process. If there is an option to apply for a scholarship, please ensure that you do so. Make sure that your MSc or MRes dissertation work aligns with one of DHI's strategic themes, as this is a requirement for DHI funding. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Eligible courses Both full-time and part-time MSc or MRes courses Courses should focus significantly on digital health and social care or include modules on the digital transformation of health and social care services Your dissertation should align with DHI’s Strategic Themes, contributing to the transformation of digital health and social care For course leaders Ensure your applicant student meets all eligibility criteria Course leaders must apply on applicant student’s behalf using DHI Scholarship Administration Form Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study and the second half in the second year of study Scholarships are awarded on a fee-waiver basis only and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses If course fee is higher than the scholarship award, the university needs to agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. In cases where the Master’s fee is less than the available award, the excess sum is intended to be used for supporting the student in their studies, such as buying necessary equipment or funding a conference trip to disseminate their research For MRes applications, a research plan of a maximum of 1500 words is required using a DHI Research Proposal Template DHI will prioritise applications from dedicated taught digital health and care master's courses If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, DHI will allocate places proportionally between the applying universities, who will then select the most suitable candidates for the scholarships Once approved, your host University and the University of Strathclyde will sign a scholarship and data-sharing agreement. Your host University/ course will invoice the DHI/ University of Strathclyde for the funding DHI’s strategic themes for research To be eligible, students must align their master’s dissertations to one of the DHI’s strategic themes: The contribution of digital health and care to Scotland’s Net Zero targets How digital solutions can best support mental health and well-being Supported living in the community (e.g. SMART housing, smart communities) Measuring the impact of digital health & care projects Citizen empowerment and long-term condition management Healthy Ageing Digital solutions as an enabler in shifting care from institutional settings into the home and/ or community settings (e.g. Hospital @ Home) Digital solutions in supporting Population/ Public Health early intervention and/ or Emergency Planning/ Prevention Digital skills and workforce development in health and social care We are particularly interested in dissertations that incorporate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, data, Internet of (Medical) Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and/ or Immersive Reality. Potential courses University of Aberdeen Health Data Science, MSc Master of Public Health, MPH Glasgow School of Art Master of Research in Design, MRes University of Glasgow Digital Health Interventions, MSc Primary Health Care, MSc University of Highlands and Islands Applied Data Analytics, MSc Robert Gordon University Midwifery, MSc MRes in different subjects including nursing University of St Andrews Health Data Science, MSc University of Strathclyde Digital Health Systems, MSc Clinical Health Psychology, MSc Physical Activity for Health, MRes University of Stirling Health Psychology, MSC University of West of Scotland Leading People-Centred Integrated Care, MSc Get in touch If you have any queries or are interested in applying for a Master’s Scholarship in digital health and care, email: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

This evaluation report starts with an executive summary, which provides an overview of the evaluation and the results. The introductory section provides the purpose and objectives, scope, as well as the methodology and process used in the evaluation. This is followed by the desk review, which outlines literature around the use of PainChek® in higher-income countries, including the UK. The discussion further delves into the potential barriers and facilitators to the use of PainChek®. Case studies from the use of PainChek® in the UK and Scotland are also presented, with a keynote on costs associated with the prescription service being discussed. This is followed by a presentation of the survey findings covering all the questions asked on the perceptions regarding the use of PainChek®. The conclusions focus on the findings of the desk review and survey within the context of Scotland. The recommendations given provide suggestions to improve the implementation of PainChek® in Scotland. Finally, the report is accompanied by the following appendices: participant invitation, participant information sheets, survey questions, interview guides, privacy notice; and annexes: Care Inspectorate support letter, Ethics approval Letter, and Terms of Reference. < Return to resources Evaluation of a Digital Solution for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Scottish Care Services Nyangu, Isabel and Campbell, Karen and Dunham, Margaret and Samuriwo, Ray and Thompson, Kali This evaluation report starts with an executive summary, which provides an overview of the evaluation and the results. The introductory section provides the purpose and objectives, scope, as well as the methodology and process used in the evaluation. This is followed by the desk review, which outlines literature around the use of PainChek® in higher-income countries, including the UK. The discussion further delves into the potential barriers and facilitators to the use of PainChek®. Case studies from the use of PainChek® in the UK and Scotland are also presented, with a keynote on costs associated with the prescription service being discussed. This is followed by a presentation of the survey findings covering all the questions asked on the perceptions regarding the use of PainChek®. The conclusions focus on the findings of the desk review and survey within the context of Scotland. The recommendations given provide suggestions to improve the implementation of PainChek® in Scotland. Finally, the report is accompanied by the following appendices: participant invitation, participant information sheets, survey questions, interview guides, privacy notice; and annexes: Care Inspectorate support letter, Ethics approval Letter, and Terms of Reference. View resource Next item Previous item

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