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Protecting your data is our priority. Learn how our non-profit organisation safeguards your information in our privacy policy. Home / Privacy policy Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) This privacy notice explains how the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will use your personal information and your rights under data protection legislation. Please note that in some cases you may be provided with a more detailed privacy notice in relation to the particular purpose for which data is collected. This is to increase transparency where required and any additional privacy notices supplement this central notice. It is important that you read this notice prior to providing your information. Who we are DHI is hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government. It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde, as the host organisation for DHI, is responsible for your personal data in terms of data protection legislation (the controller). Information we collect and use about you DHI will process personal data in relation to the following groups: Industry partners; Health and care providers; Academia and education providers; Wider public sector services; and Members of the public (the potential end-users of digital health and care solutions). In general, DHI will process: Identification details (first name, surname); Contact details (email address, telephone number); Employment details (job title/role, company/sector of employment, workplace address, education, expertise and professional affiliations); Academic profile (education, research interests and other health and care-related interests); Technical information (including internet protocol (IP) address, login data, passwords, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website); Usage information (including information about how you use our website, social media and other services); Marketing and communications data (including your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, and your communication preferences); and Information to manage events/meetings (see Events below). In general, DHI will collect personal data directly from you (via our Join Our Network form or via email, telephone or in-person enquiry). Why we require this information and our lawful basis In general terms, DHI collects and uses personal information about you to: Deliver services to you and meet its legal responsibilities; Set up, administer and manage user accounts; Facilitate collaboration between members of the DHI network; Keep in touch with you (including by providing industry news and information about DHI events and services tailored to your interests based on the information you provide when you join the network, and if you have subscribed to marketing) Manage and deliver events; Comply with legal obligations (e.g. health and safety, equality requirements and/or licensing requirements relating to events); Manage and respond to enquiries; Maintain our records; and Process financial and non-financial transactions. DHI requires a lawful basis for processing personal data. In some cases, there may be more than one lawful basis that applies. We may rely on the following lawful bases, depending on the circumstances: Consent; Contract; Legal Obligation; Public Task; and/or Legitimate Interests. Where we are required to collect any special category data (for example information relating to health for participants at events), we will process on the basis that: We have obtained your explicit consent; It is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest (equality of opportunity); and/or It is necessary to protect your or another person’s vital interests and you are not capable of giving consent, e.g. emergency situations. Events In addition to the above, DHI may process the following personal data in order to facilitate attendance at an event or conference: Dietary requirements; Accessibility requirements; Geographical location (city/town/region/country); Passport and date of birth details (only where you have requested a letter from us for visa purposes to attend an event); and Payment details (including delivery and/or billing addresses). If the event is being organised with another partner, with whom your personal information will be shared, you will be advised of this when booking the event. Where events involve networking, we may want to share your contact details with other attendees. If we plan to do this, we will ask for your consent when you register for the event. To comply with requirements laid down by funders, DHI may also be required to obtain additional information about individuals attending events (age profile, sex, ethnicity & disability) to help us monitor our obligations under equality legislation. You do not have to provide this information, although it is always helpful if you do. Where this data is collected, we use this in an anonymised and aggregated form which may be shared with the DHI funders (as anonymous and aggregated data), and we do not use it in relation to any decisions about individuals. Photography/filming – at some events photography and/or filming will take place. If this is the case you will be advised in advance and at the event. Where necessary we will obtain consent. Video conferencing – When events are held using video conferencing applications, some personal data may be collected by the companies who own these applications. This may include your name, username, email address, your computer’s IP address and device name. Where meetings are recorded by or on behalf of the University of Strathclyde, recordings will only be retained for as long as is necessary. Where recording is taking place, you will be notified of this prior to the event taking place and it will be clearly visible to all participants during the event. For further information about how third-party applications may use your data, please read the privacy policy of the relevant video conferencing application. Disclosing your information Depending on the reason why you are engaging with DHI, we may have to share some of your personal data with the following third parties: Third party product and service provider; Payment providers; Other members of the DHI network; Funding bodies, for example, the Scottish Funding Council; and Events organisations. Data will only ever be shared where it is necessary. DHI use a third-party mailing application (Mailchimp) to send personalised emails to our network. If we use any third-party tools to collect and process personal data, we will tell you about this when you register (for example, DHI may use Eventbrite or Wix to capture registration information for an event). If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the law, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ ). Transferring data internationally If your data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will only do this where it is necessary and where there are adequate safeguards in place for personal data. How long your information is retained When we collect or process your personal data, we will only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Profile registration information/preferences will be retained until you advise us that you no longer wish to be part of the network. Where you have given consent for marketing, your contact details will be held until you choose to unsubscribe. Personal data collected in relation to an event will normally be retained for 3 months after the date of the event. Your rights Under data protection legislation, you have a number of rights* including the right to: withdraw consent, at any time, where that is the lawful basis of our processing; access your personal data and obtain a copy, free of charge; rectify inaccuracies in personal data that we hold about you; erasure, that is have your details removed from systems that we use to process your personal data; restrict the processing in certain ways; obtain a portable copy of data you have given to us in a commonly used electronic form; and object to certain processing of your personal data by us. *Please note that the ability to exercise these rights will vary and depend on the lawful basis under which the processing is being carried out. Please contact dataprotection@strath.ac.uk if you wish to exercise/enquire about any of these rights. Complaints If you wish to make a complaint about how we have handled your personal data, you can contact the Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@strath.ac.uk .

Jennifer ThomasSkills and Project Manager < Return to team Jennifer Thomas Skills and Project Manager Jennifer is responsible for managing a programme of work that produces innovative, additional educational opportunities in Moray for frontline health and care employees, and the specialist and technical staff working in digital health and care. She is a qualified Product Design Engineer and has worked on a broad range of social and economic development projects throughout her career. Prior to joining DHI in 2019, she successfully managed and delivered several large-scale health and social care research projects for the Scottish Government, NHE Education Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. She also brings a well-developed knowledge and understanding of the skills landscape in Scotland. Since 2014, Jennifer has managed a range of industry skills studies and contributed research and analysis work to several skills programmes. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) turns ideas into digital health solutions and supports digitizing social care. DHI fosters collaborations to co-design person-centered digital solutions, driving sustainable services, future skills, and economic growth in Scotland. Home / What we do The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) transforms great ideas into digital health solutions and supports digitising social care . Research and Innovation (R&I) in digital health and social care creates sustainable services and develops future skills, helping Scotland’s people live longer and healthier lives and enabling the economy to flourish to meet global needs. The DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service , technical , and business innovation . Shifting the balance of care We are actively shifting the balance of care from the traditional treatment-focused model to one that prioritises prevention , early detection, post-event care, and self-management/ independent living for our citizens. Our portfolio Our portfolio addresses key current challenges (as identified by the Scottish Government) in health and social care including: Healthy ageing Drug related harms Digital mental health Chronic diseases Brain health Social care Rural communities Resource use optimisation Integrated care Hospital at home Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio How we do it Innovation process model The DHI Innovation Process Model encapsulates everything we do to support Research & Innovation (R&I). It focuses on 5 key stages with a learn and share element that runs through all stages: The model is underpinned by a range of core capabilities and expert knowledge built upon a foundation of experience in the health and social care context. DHI combines world-class digital health and social care expertise , design innovation , research and knowledge exchange . We utilise the quadruple helix model to empower and connect people/ citizens and organisations to collaborate on projects that transform ideas into real practical solutions. Our team is skilled in facilitating complex projects and building strong partnerships to drive digital innovation in health and social care. Partnership model Our effective partnership model brings together health and social care practitioners , industry , and academia to collaborate and solve key demand-led challenges. The model illustrates how we blend creative , technical , and practical processes with our specialist core capabilities to innovate for impact and deliver the following key cross-sectoral outcomes for Scotland: A Skilled Talent Pipeline Accelerated innovation & adoption Increased company growth & inward investment Enhanced digital and data infrastructure

SmartSTEMs exist to inspire the next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through cost effective collaboration between industry and education. SmartSTEMs wants to inspire, engage and challenge young people to think differently about STEM. They want young people to be inspired to study STEM and go on to pursue careers in STEM. Their core aim is equity of access and opportunity for all young people; where new and strong connections between education and industry lead to expanded skills, career options and networks. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

In the UK, three out of five people are expected to become caregivers, yet research highlights significant challenges, termed "carer burden," affecting caregivers' health and wellbeing. This high-level horizon scanning research explores available digital solutions in Scotland and the UK aimed at supporting caregivers, addressing both formal and informal care needs. < Return to resources A Review of Digital Technology Solutions to Support Caregivers Thomas, J. In the UK, three out of five people are expected to become caregivers, yet research highlights significant challenges, termed "carer burden," affecting caregivers' health and wellbeing. This high-level horizon scanning research explores available digital solutions in Scotland and the UK aimed at supporting caregivers, addressing both formal and informal care needs. View resource Previous item Next item

DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. Home / Diabetes project hub Uniquely positioned in Scotland, DHI leads Diabetes Innovation by fostering collaborative partnerships with the NHS, industry, and academia. Their innovative model brings together health professionals, policymakers, and individuals with lived diabetes experiences to drive forward new ideas, technologies, and opportunities for funding and support. “The ‘Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation’ report was a powerful document that has helped us shape how we utilise innovation within diabetes care. It not only provides an excellent summary of the existing innovation work streams across Scotland but also identified priority areas where innovation could make a positive impact for individuals living with diabetes in the future. One of the major strengths of this project was the high level of engagement across the entire diabetes community. The creative approaches to engagement ensured good ‘buy in’ from healthcare professionals and more importantly citizens living with diabetes as well as their families and carers.” Professor Brian Kennon National Clinical Advisor for Diabetes. Scottish Government Related diabetes projects RCE Moray Living Labs Type 2 Diabetes - Transforming the Diagnosis Conversation Type 2 Diabetes Framework Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation DigiBete Scale up project Impact of the Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app and brief dietitian call on patient readiness for lifestyle change “Projects of this nature clearly demonstrate the benefit of working with non-NHS professionals and has resulted in the team considering new approaches to how they deliver some of their services.” June Currie Diabetes Service Manager NHS Lanarkshire Key contact Michelle Brogan Service Development Manager The primary contact for long term medical conditions that leads a portfolio of development and delivery of digital innovation projects on behalf of DHI and currently is the Strategic and Portfolio Lead for Diabetes within the Digital Health and Care Directorate within the Scottish Government which is a joint role within DHI. View bio Reports Scottish Diabetes Policy and Market Report Digital Solutions Supporting Healthy Weight Management and the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Framework Structured Education and Digital Learning for Diabetes Care in Scotland Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation – Survey Results Transforming diabetes care through innovation Expert insights Transforming diabetes care landscape through innovation: A person centred approach Podcasts How Digital Health Care and Technology are transforming Diabetes Care - ECHAlliance Partners

This is a short research report on the economic cost of low back pain. Back pain can arise suddenly or gradually, often due to work-related factors like fixed positions or repetitive movements. Poor posture, uncomfortable positions, and awkward movements can also contribute. Low back pain, or lumbago, is the most prevalent type, with 95% affecting the lower back. Chronic low back pain is a frequent complaint in pain clinics. < Return to resources Cost of Low Back Pain Rimpiläinen, Sanna This is a short research report on the economic cost of low back pain. Back pain can arise suddenly or gradually, often due to work-related factors like fixed positions or repetitive movements. Poor posture, uncomfortable positions, and awkward movements can also contribute. Low back pain, or lumbago, is the most prevalent type, with 95% affecting the lower back. Chronic low back pain is a frequent complaint in pain clinics. View resource Previous item Next item

Summary version of the longer report Emerging Trends in digital health and care (2022). It highlights the key points from the report related to the upcoming innovations and developments in digital health and care. < Return to resources Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (Summary) Morrison, C., Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I., Thomas, J. & Savage, J. Summary version of the longer report Emerging Trends in digital health and care (2022). It highlights the key points from the report related to the upcoming innovations and developments in digital health and care. View resource Previous item Next item

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Professor Gordon HushBoard Member (Glasgow School of Art) < Return to team Professor Gordon Hush Board Member (Glasgow School of Art) Gordon is Head of the Innovation School at Glasgow School of Art. He has led the Product Design department at GSA since 2007 and helped steer the emergence of Design Innovation as a subject of academic study at Masters level incorporating Service Design, Citizenship, Environmental Design and, with the University of Glasgow, International Management. Gordon is a Sociologist, with an interest in the way that design and innovation impact social change, and the means that designers have at their disposal to work with others to make such change tangible, testable and desirable. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This document contains microlearning units to explore the impact of digitalisation on the construction sector, focusing particularly on SMART Homes. Created by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project, these learning materials cover topics such as Building Information Modelling, Domestic Building Management Systems, and Energy-efficient housing. All materials are accessible to learners under the Creative Commons license. < Return to resources Construction Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project FUTUREquipped Project This document contains microlearning units to explore the impact of digitalisation on the construction sector, focusing particularly on SMART Homes. Created by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project, these learning materials cover topics such as Building Information Modelling, Domestic Building Management Systems, and Energy-efficient housing. All materials are accessible to learners under the Creative Commons license. View resource Previous item Next item

Digital Empathy employed a participatory design approach to investigate the role of empathy within the emergent and future models of digital healthcare services, such as Video Conferencing (VC) consultations. The project had a particular focus on delivering care for people living with long-term conditions, e.g., diabetes. Several factors have an impact on empathy, such as patient pre-conceptions and other individual characteristics, the corresponding behaviours and beliefs of the clinician, and the setting of the consultation. The aim of the Experience Labs was to explore whether people’s perception of empathy changes in a digital context, and to identify factors that are deemed important to empathic VC consultation. The project was carried out in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands. Two Experience Labs were held across three locations in the North of Scotland between February and June 2016. This report presents the findings from Lab activities. < Return to resources Digital Empathy: Role of Empathy in Digital Health Interactions Raman, Sneha and Blom, Jeroen and Bradley, Jay Digital Empathy employed a participatory design approach to investigate the role of empathy within the emergent and future models of digital healthcare services, such as Video Conferencing (VC) consultations. The project had a particular focus on delivering care for people living with long-term conditions, e.g., diabetes. Several factors have an impact on empathy, such as patient pre-conceptions and other individual characteristics, the corresponding behaviours and beliefs of the clinician, and the setting of the consultation. The aim of the Experience Labs was to explore whether people’s perception of empathy changes in a digital context, and to identify factors that are deemed important to empathic VC consultation. The project was carried out in collaboration with the University of the Highlands and Islands. Two Experience Labs were held across three locations in the North of Scotland between February and June 2016. This report presents the findings from Lab activities. View resource Previous item Next item

Document analyses engagement in private vs public healthcare. < Return to resources Public Engagement Vs Private Engagement Rooney, Laura Document analyses engagement in private vs public healthcare. View resource Previous item Next item

An established dynamic collaboration of academic, business and civic partners from the fields of policy health, housing and social care an in Scotland and beyond, come together to address the 8 grand challenges of ageing. Home / Innovation clusters / Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates Scotland’s Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) on behalf of key partners including the Digital Office for Local Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Enterprise Europe Network and the European Connected Health Alliance. It is a powerful collaboration of shared strategic interests from policy, health, housing and care, enterprise in Scotland and Internationally with a common endeavour. Dates for your dairy This is your Banner paragraph. Use this space to write short, engaging text that will inspire your visitors to take action. Upcoming HAIC events HAIC builds on the principles of Ageing 2.0, which is an international , interdisciplinary , and intergenerational community that strives to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in ageing. To date, HAIC has been focusing on identifying, and giving a Scottish context to, opportunities within the Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges. We work with our partners to promote positive approaches to healthy ageing, using digital solutions and services to transform care. We have a wealth of knowledge , learning and experience to share through the membership of our cluster. Focus The current focus within the Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) is to: Create a collective of shared interests, expertise and skills Share information and support knowledge exchange Build collaborations that are greater than the sum of the individual parts Seek and solve demand-led challenges Identify funding/ host challenge opportunities The goal of this cluster is to develop impactful innovations that support and lead to improved health outcomes for our communities. By fostering collaboration among industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, and citizens, HAIC aims to develop and implement solutions that address the Ageing 3.0 Grand Challenges. Through these efforts, we strive to create a significant positive impact on the quality of life and health outcomes for people across Scotland. Overview Healthy ageing spotlight Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context The World Health Organisation defines Healthy Ageing as maintaining functional ability for well-being in older age. The Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges report identifies 8 key challenges, including Brain Health, Care Coordination, and Financial Wellness. Read the report SBDRP Impact Report The Social Behavioural & Design Research Programme Impact Report is packed with information about the Research Programme, our projects, what we achieved and there are links to videos and podcasts so that you can see and hear about our impact too. Read the report Adding life to years: healthy ageing challenge impact report Final report for the UKRI healthy ageing challenge demonstrating the impact from investment in academia, social enterprises, and businesses. Learn more Optimising care transitions for people with multiple long-term conditions report The latest briefing paper from the SET4 team reflects on their recent stakeholder engagement workshops. Read the report Technologies to enable independence for people living with dementia funding Apply for funding to develop a NetworkPlus focused on the use and development of novel tools and technologies to enable people to live independently with dementia. Apply here Resources Past HAIC meetings (Slides) HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch Presentations - 02 November 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations & Technologies for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Workshop Resources - June 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - August 2021 - UKRI HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2020 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2018 Past HAIC meetings (Video) On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 On-demand video: Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch video 02 November 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC relevant resources Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Kyösti Koskela Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Dr Adrian Smales Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Minna Malinen Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Sarah-Anne Munoz Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2023 GEARED UP Exec Summary APRIL 2023 World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2022 - Global report on assistive technology Using design to innovate more effectively in the healthy ageing sector: Lessons from experts, investors and entrepreneurs Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Design in Innovation strategy 2020-2024 Ageing in a rural place - Centre for Ageing Better Frailty Matters Research project Centre for Ageing Better - Range of free-to-use ‘age-positive’ icons Centre for Ageing Better - Free-to-use Age-positive image library Older People, Town Centres and the Revival of the 'High Street’, Research Article by Judith Phillips. Nigel Walford, Ann Hockey and Leigh Sparks (published 22 February 2021) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities State of the Art and Future Perspectives, by Joost van Hoof and Hannah R. Marston in the International Journal of Environmental Health & Public Research (published 09 February 2021) Healthy Ageing Research Group - Wellbeing booklet with support and advice for older people isolating at home Keeping Well at Home Booklet Keeping Well at Home Evaluation Report The University of Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on ageing - Developing age-friendly cities report British Society of Gerontology Ageing Issues website & publications (published 09 February 2021) Scottish Government - Adult social care: independent review (published 03 February 2021) SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Full Report SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Summary Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context Wales Supporting Social Care Innovation In Wales Social Care Innovation Final Version HAIC newsletters Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 008 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 007 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 006 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 005 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 004 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 003 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 002 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 001 Contacts Joanne Boyle : HAIC Strategic Lead Chris Charalambous: HAIC Project Support To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant HAIC related assets and information with our network.

Angela BruceResearch Fellow < Return to team Angela Bruce Research Fellow Angela is a design researcher with expertise in co-design and visualisation of complex systems. Originally from the Shetland Isles, she has an interest in working in remote and rural contexts. She engages people to rethink current health and social care challenges while developing and delivering inclusive and participatory design approaches to digital health and care. With a background in Interior Architecture and Design for Services she has gained a wealth of experience since joining DHI in 2015. Angela is currently a Research Fellow with the Glasgow School of Art and is leading the co-design and citizen engagement for the Rural Centre of Excellence in Digital Health and Care which is part of the Moray Growth Deal. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Anna WhyteProject Support Officer < Return to team Anna Whyte Project Support Officer Anna holds a BSc with honours in Applied Pharmacology and Biochemistry and has a background in research and laboratory work. With a deep-seated passion for science and research, Anna is enthusiastic about engaging with the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster team, where she contributes to the expanding connections between technology and healthcare. In her role, Anna is responsible for supporting, developing, and managing the ongoing activities of the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Karim MahmoudCommercial Innovation Lead < Return to team Karim Mahmoud Commercial Innovation Lead Karim joined DHI in 2021 as Commercial Innovation Lead, contributing to the development and implementation of DHI’s commercialisation strategy and leading the economic development aspects of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health & Care Innovation. Karim has a comprehensive career in research and innovation management. In his roles, he was responsible for the management of complex R&I projects including European-funded grants and Innovate UK investments. His expertise lies in maximising the impact of projects and in developing appropriate exploitation strategies. He has worked at three of Scotland’s universities, an award-winning spinout company and has served on the evaluation panel for the UK’s Knowledge Exchange Concordat. He was also an assessor for EARMA’s Certificate in Research Management and previously served on the board of trustees of two charities. Among Karim’s credentials are two postgraduate degrees in life sciences and health innovation, and professional qualifications in management and leadership from the ILM and PMI. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE) ran a co-design and development project in Moray during 2023-2025. Together with citizens, staff, and third-sector groups the project aimed to understand current challenges with health and care needs and explore new ways to deliver important services using digital solutions. People seeking support want a better experience when using services, easier access, quicker decisions, and to be listened to. Two digital tools were co-designed, developed, and tested with staff and citizens in the Moray area to improve the experience of older people and unpaid carers looking for support. This report details the development journey for these tools and the insights the project uncovered. < Return to resources Care in Place – User Experience Evaluation Report Harkis, M., Chute, C., Bruce, A., Joseph, S.L., & Bradley, J. The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE) ran a co-design and development project in Moray during 2023-2025. Together with citizens, staff, and third-sector groups the project aimed to understand current challenges with health and care needs and explore new ways to deliver important services using digital solutions. People seeking support want a better experience when using services, easier access, quicker decisions, and to be listened to. Two digital tools were co-designed, developed, and tested with staff and citizens in the Moray area to improve the experience of older people and unpaid carers looking for support. This report details the development journey for these tools and the insights the project uncovered. View resource Previous item Next item

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. Home / Health and care providers Innovate with us! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. “Prior to the Pathfinder, we wouldn’t have had the design vocabulary within the HSCP to generate the interview maps. ...The paradigm of enquiry, a qualitative research lens rather than asking and seeking answers to specific questions or an appraisal of a service, was a conscious choice designed to help us dive deeper than normal and learn this skill in action by realising benefits in a test case.” Matthew Curl Digital Programme Manager Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. DHI deploys our core, national digital assets, including the DHI Exchange , to co-design change and remove barriers to the implementation, adoption, and scaling of successful innovation, to ensure service readiness is embedded into the process for all partners. Spotlighting impactful innovation DHI Industry Engagement Plan 2024 – 2027 This plan describes the evolution, substance and intended implementation of DHI’s refreshed approach to commercial industry engagement. It aims to help more Scottish SMEs, start-ups and spin outs take their innovations to health and social care markets through focusing on Top Tier suppliers to the NHS and social care providers as their key customers. Read engagement plan Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. Read the latest Annual report Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 In 2022, the Scottish Government commissioned DHI to establish the DMHIC, launched in March 2022 to support Action 15.7 of the Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan through digital innovation. This report, by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), outlines DMHIC's progress from August 2023 to July 2024. Read the report Digital and Data Across Scotland - new report DHI is excited to contribute to this special report on Scotland's digital healthcare landscape. HTN explores the current and future state of digital healthcare, featuring insights from the Scottish Government, NHS National Services Scotland, and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Read the report DHI 10 Year Strategy DHI facilitates collaboration between commercial, academic, and healthcare sectors to expedite research and innovation adoption, leveraging its robust delivery history to support the goals outlined in its 10-year strategy. Read the strategy DHU Executive Digest Digital tools for the self-management of chronic diseases: Mode of action and conditions of market success. Read latest resource Daring to consider “The art of the possible" A Holyrood Magazine interview with our CEO, Professor George Crooks OBE. Read more The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) The RCE for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. Learn more Innovation clusters We facilitate an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. Explore our clusters #DigiInventors Challenge Inspiring and empowering young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial and digital skills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the digital health and care sector. Get involved Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Join our network Become part of an exclusive community, that wants to collaborate and transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Share your interests and expertise, to receive tailored emails to participate in activities that align with your preferences. Join our network Other related pages Our team 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. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. 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This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design-led workshops involving stakeholders of Gynaecology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 13 specialists’ areas and 5 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gynaecology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gynaecology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information, virtual consultations for follow-up and dedicated vetting in secondary care to clinical cluster groups, and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gynaecology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Final Report Porteous, Alex and Blank, Line and Schauberger, Ute and Smith, Paul and Brooks, Elizabeth This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design-led workshops involving stakeholders of Gynaecology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 13 specialists’ areas and 5 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gynaecology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gynaecology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information, virtual consultations for follow-up and dedicated vetting in secondary care to clinical cluster groups, and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gynaecology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. View resource Previous item Next item