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

Join our citizen panel to participate in co-design and living labs of the next generation of digital health and social care solutions. Join our citizen panel First name* Last name* Email* Phone How do you describe your gender? Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say Other Where in Scotland do you live? (you must reside in Scotland to join our citizen panel)* Aberdeen City Council Aberdeenshire Council Angus Council Argyll and Bute Council City of Edinburgh Council Clackmannanshire Council Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (formerly Western Isles) Dumfries and Galloway Council Dundee Council East Ayrshire Council East Dunbartonshire Council East Lothian Council East Renfrewshire Council Falkirk Council Fife Council Glasgow City Council Inverclyde Council Midlothian Council North Ayrshire Council Orkney Islands Council Perth and Kinross Council Renfrewshire Council Scottish Borders Council Shetland Islands Council South Ayrshire Council South Lanarkshire Council Stirling Council The Highland Council The Moray Council West Dunbartonshire Council West Lothian Council If you select “The Moray Council”* I do not reside in Moray Elgin Elgin rural Forres Forres rural Buckie Buckie rural Keith Keith rural Speyside Other Are you:* Industry Health and care provider Academia and education provider Wider public sector Third sector Other Are any of the following areas of interest to you?* Neurological conditions (eg MS) Parkinson Motor Neuron Respiratory conditions (eg COPD) Asthma Mental Health Cardiac (eg Heart Failure) Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes Dementia Cancer Weight management Wellbeing Carers Support If located in Moray region, are you interested in the following Living Labs: * N/A - Don't live in Moray region Supported Self-Management (LL1) Long Term Conditions Co-Management (LL2) Care in the Community (LL3) Smart Housing/Communities (LL4) Mental Wellbeing (LL5) Skills and Workforce Development (including digital skills) I would describe my ability to use digital technologies as:* Basic Moderate Intermediate Advanced I have read and understood the DHI Privacy Policy * Submit

This project designed and evaluated a Diabetes Prevention Information App as part of a scalable, digitally enabled service model integrated into primary care to support individuals at risk of Type 2 diabetes. < Return to projects Living Lab 2C: Prevent Progress of Diabetes App Project impact The intervention significantly improved users’ knowledge, confidence, and motivation to adopt healthier lifestyle behaviours, with 94% reporting increased knowledge and 88% reporting improved confidence. A blended model combining digital tools with brief professional (dietitian) support enhanced engagement and enabled more effective access to preventative services. The project demonstrated a scalable, cost-effective approach to diabetes prevention that can reduce demand on healthcare services while improving population-level health outcomes. This project designed and evaluated a Diabetes Prevention Information App as part of a scalable, digitally enabled service model integrated into primary care to support individuals at risk of Type 2 diabetes. This project developed and tested a diabetes prevention app integrated into primary care, using a person-centred model tailored to individuals’ digital confidence. An 8-week pilot with high-risk patients showed strong engagement, improved knowledge, and increased motivation for lifestyle change, with many participants making or planning healthier behaviour changes. Summary This project demonstrates a scalable, cost-effective digital approach to diabetes prevention that can be delivered within existing NHS infrastructure. By supporting early intervention and self-management, it has the potential to reduce long-term demand on healthcare services. The model provides an equitable and flexible approach, accommodating different levels of digital literacy, while enhancing patient engagement and service uptake through the integration of digital tools with professional support. Impact & value The app content was co-designed through a series of workshops and developed on the Right Decision Service platform. A pilot was then implemented within a GP practice in Moray, targeting patients identified as being at high risk of developing diabetes. An eight-week evaluation demonstrated strong engagement, with 63% of participants actively using the app and 92% rating it as easy to use. Positive behavioural outcomes were also observed, with most participants reporting lifestyle changes or intentions to make changes. The integration of professional support was successfully tested, with 79% of participants taking up dietitian support. Building on these encouraging findings, the next phase will focus on scaling the approach across NHS settings, enhancing app functionality, and expanding evaluation to larger and more diverse populations. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Developing a Digitally Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk Previous project Projects index page Next project

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. We’re a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde, funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government. Home / Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. We’re a world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art, publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government. We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/charity sectors. "Innovation is not a luxury it is a necessity, enabling the delivery of a sustainable future for us all." Professor George Crooks OBE Chief Executive Officer Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Our vision is that 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. DHI is aligning the combined resources and expertise of the R&I ecosystem on 7 key strategic priority areas (PAAs) between 2024-2033 as detailed in our 10-year strategy : PAA1 - Support the transformation of health and social care PAA2 - Develop a digital infrastructure as national assets to de-risk innovation PAA3 - Enhance Scotland's connected ecosystem through cross sectoral innovation clusters PAA4 - Develop a future skills pipeline which delivers workforce capabilities for Scotland's future PAA5 - Extend commercial engagement to support economic growth PAA6 - Support health and care contribution to Net Zero PAA7 - Enhance Scotland's international reputation in R&I “The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is unique in its ability to bring together world leading industry and academic expertise and direct their efforts towards real-world challenges in caring for people’s health and wellbeing. It has an outstanding record of finding the right partners, supporting collaboration and being genuinely innovative.” Karen Watt Chief Executive Scottish Funding Council What we do 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. Discover how we do it

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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. Home / Funding The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is dedicated to promoting funding opportunities that drive collaboration and innovation in digital health and social care. Here, you will find The Data Lab's funding finder tool to streamline your search for UK funding opportunities, as well as information on our Master's Scholarship funding. The Data Lab funding finder Finding the right funding can be challenging. To simplify the process, DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide you with their funding finder tool. This tool is designed to help you navigate the UK funding system using advanced data and AI, making connecting with relevant opportunities directly from our site easier. Find funding Master’s scholarships 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. Access master's funding

To ensure the sustainability of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE), we are focused on upskilling the workforce to build a strong pipeline of digital health and social care talent in Moray Home / RCE - Moray Hub / Skills development To ensure the sustainability of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE), we are focused on upskilling the workforce to build a strong pipeline of digital health and social care talent in Moray Approach We're addressing the digital skills shortage in the region through education and training programmes for the current and future workforce. We're also raising awareness among young people, career changers, and their families about opportunities in digital health and care. Our key workstreams include: Curriculum development research Workforce upskilling and reskilling in health and social care Promoting technical skills to create a local talent pipeline Supporting RCE Living Labs and simulation activities We're collaborating with local stakeholders and partners in academia, industry, and the public and third sectors to advance skills and workforce development in Moray. Join our Citizen Panel to get involved in these initiatives! Join Citizen panel Partners

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 Construction Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project Report 2019 Start Now

Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. Home / Impact of the digital transformation Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. DHI categorises this workforce as: Who they are: This group includes all those directly involved in patient care and service delivery, such as clinicians, social workers, public health professionals, as well as management and support roles. Skills needed: These staff members require digital skills to effectively use digital tools and solutions in their daily work. Training focuses on enhancing their ability to interact with digital health and social care platforms, electronic health records, and other digital tools that facilitate direct care and service management. Frontline health and social care workforce Who they are: This category comprises software developers, engineers, programmers, UX designers, product owners, cyber security experts, and others involved in creating and maintaining digital solutions. Skills needed: While deeply technical, this group also benefits from soft skills and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These competencies are essential for ensuring that digital solutions are user-friendly and effectively meet the needs of end-users in health and social care settings. Technical workforce Who they are: This group includes data analysts, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, and clinical informaticians who manage and analyse the vast amounts of data generated by digital health and social care solutions. Skills needed: Advanced digital, data analytics, and informatics skills are crucial for this workforce. They also require soft skills to ensure that insights generated from data are communicated effectively and can inform decision-making in clinical health and social care settings. Groups 2 and 3 are align with the Digital, Data and Technology job (DDaT) categories. For further reference and a deeper understanding of roles and competencies in the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) professions within the Scottish government context, you can visit the official DDaT profession page. Specialist knowledge, information, digital, and data workforce

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Innovate Today. Impact Tomorrow. Secondary School International Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. All in for Glasgow 2026 The #DigiInventors Challenge is proud to collaborate with the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, bringing the energy, creativity and inclusivity of the Commonwealth Games into classrooms. Together, we're empowering young people to explore digital innovation through real-world challenges, culminating in a special Secondary Edition of the #DigiInventors Challenge, supported by Glasgow 2026. As part of the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, this year’s Secondary Edition will feature an official challenge set by the Glasgow 2026 team connecting young innovators directly to one of the world’s most exciting sporting events! This collaboration celebrates creativity, community, and inclusion, giving students the chance to engage with themes inspired by the Games and their wider impact. 2026 Challenge Questions Applicants should select one of the two questions listed below. The DHI’s preference would be for applicants to select question 1, which was posed by the Challenge 2026 sponsor, All In for Glasgow 2026 Question 1: Choose one sport from the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 and use it as the inspiration for a sustainable digital solution that helps improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Your idea should build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games , create a lasting positive impact, and consider how AI or other emerging technologies could strengthen your solution. Your solution should: Improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Be inspired by one of the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 sports: Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Sailing, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo, Weightlifting Use digital technology as the main solution. (i.e. your digital solution could be an App, SMART TV, gaming console, smart home appliance, wearable or peripheral device) Consider how AI or other emerging technologies could enhance your idea. Be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Have the potential to create a lasting legacy beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Question 2: Identify a health or wellbeing challenge that affects you, your family, your friends, or your community, and develop a digital idea to help solve it. Suggestions for wellbeing challenges to consider: Health & wellbeing Disabilities Cardiovascular diseases Mental health issues Neurological diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Addictions Rural and remote – access to healthcare in rural andremote areas & island communities Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. Click here to read the #DigiInventors Privacy Notice Click here to read the #DigiInventors 2026 Rules What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Innovate! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Resources - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Timeline and Key Dates Launch SCO – Monday, 17 August 2026 UAE – Monday, 24 August 2026 Entry deadline Friday, 09 October 2026 Shortlisting Monday, 12 – Friday, 16 October 2026 Finalists announced Monday, 26 October 2026 Boot camps SCO – Wednesday, 11 & Thursday, 12 November UAE – Wednesday, 11 & Thursday, 12 November Final SCO – Monday, 07 December 2026 UAE – Monday, 07 December 2026 Winners announced Tuesday, 08 December 2026 Award ceremonies SCO – Wednesday, 09 December 2026 UAE – TBC Unlock Your #DigiInventors Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! All participants who submit an entry, can use their submission to apply for the Young STEM Leader Level 4 Auto Award (YSL4) – Scotland only for now! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort A fantastic tech prize for each team member All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Earn 3 insight points per pupil for each winning student that achieves their Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) Accreditation - Scotland only for now! Submit your application now As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai Strategic Partners

Digital Shoots empowers women with the skills, confidence and networks to drive innovation in health and social care through mentoring, peer support and practical learning. < Return to projects Digital Shoots: Growing Women's Ideas in Care Project impact Empowering women across Scotland to transform ideas into innovations that improve health, care and wellbeing. Building confidence, skills and connections to create a more inclusive and accessible health and care innovation ecosystem. Digital Shoots empowers women with the skills, confidence and networks to drive innovation in health and social care through mentoring, peer support and practical learning. Digital Shoots is an innovative entrepreneurship and skills programme designed to help women explore, develop and progress ideas relating to digital technologies and innovation that could improve health, care and wellbeing in their communities. The programme focuses particularly on women working in health and social care, unpaid carers, community volunteers, migrant women and others who may not typically engage with mainstream business support or entrepreneurship programmes. Delivered across Scotland, Digital Shoots combines introductory innovation learning, intensive bootcamp support, mentoring, peer networking and the co-creation of a new tool called the Innovation Navigator. The programme aims to help participants build confidence, develop innovation skills and better understand how ideas can progress into projects, services, social enterprises or businesses. The Innovation Navigator will be developed alongside participants and will provide a practical framework to help innovators assess their readiness, identify appropriate next steps and navigate Scotland's innovation support landscape. Summary The Digital Shoots project aims to create lasting benefits for individuals, communities and Scotland's wider innovation ecosystem. Through the programme, participants will gain the confidence, skills and connections needed to explore new opportunities and progress innovative ideas. The project will also strengthen local innovation networks by connecting women from diverse backgrounds with mentors, support organisations and innovation partners across Scotland. A key legacy of the project will be the development of the Innovation Navigator. By establishing a shared approach to assessing innovation readiness, the tool has the potential to simplify navigation across Scotland's entrepreneurial support landscape, helping innovators access the right support at the right time while creating a common language for founders, incubators, funders and public agencies. Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Previous project Projects index page Next project

Discover how DHI Scotland connects health, social care, academia and industry to co-design digital innovations that improve services and lives across Scotland. We are the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Our mission is to transform great ideas into digital health and social care solutions Join our Network Projects Research and innovation projects co-designed with partners to create practical digital health and social care solutions with lasting impact. What we do DHI drives research and innovation in digital health and social care, supporting sustainable services, future skills, and improved health outcomes across Scotland. Resources A leader in digital health and social care, delivering research, fostering collaboration, and producing a range of academic and digital outputs. Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was established in 2013 and 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. A world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art , publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government . We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/ charity sectors. Learn more Industry DHI helps companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10 years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation. We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and procurement systems. Collaborate with us Health & care providers 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. We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. Innovate with us Academia and education DHI works with Academia to gather insight , undertake research , co-design and develop collaborative innovations to implement change, generate real impact and attract increased investment and funding into R&I and institutional capabilities. We engage with schools, colleges, universities to raise awareness of careers in the digital health and social care sector. Shape the future Wider public sector DHI works with wider public sector services to deploy key digital assets to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data pathfinder initiatives. We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Explore opportunities Working with Citizens DHI uses design research-led approaches to engage with citizens and keep them at the heart of all we do. If you want to contribute to the co-design of Scotland’s latest digital health and social care solutions, join our citizen panel. Join our citizen panel Digital health and social care innovation In the complex landscape of health and care, numerous terms such as Telehealth , Telemedicine , and Telecare are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in healthcare services. The DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to terminology. Our definition Design innovation Design innovation is central to the DHI’s initiatives. As a co-founding partner, The Glasgow School of Art has shaped our unique design-led and participatory approach, recognised for its effectiveness in delivering impactful services. Our methodology fosters meaningful engagement with citizens, healthcare professionals, and communities, aligning with the Scottish Approach to Service Design . We tailor each project to the specific context, ensuring solutions meet the needs of all involved. Find out more £41.2M additional funding secured 29.5K report downloads 50 projects managed 1000+ active network members Our broader impact Our decade-long commitment to transforming Scotland's digital health and social care landscape has seen DHI secure vital funding, facilitate key projects, and build a robust network from across the sector. We're driving meaningful change that shapes the future of health and social care innovation in Scotland and beyond. Globally connected Dedicated to transform health and social care through digital innovation, not just in Scotland but across the globe. Our collaborations extend our impact far beyond national boundaries, positioning us at the forefront of global health and social care solutions. Meet our partners

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Innovate Today. Impact Tomorrow. All in for Glasgow 2026 The #DigiInventors Challenge is proud to collaborate with the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, bringing the energy, creativity and inclusivity of the Commonwealth Games into classrooms. Together, we're empowering young people to explore digital innovation through real-world challenges, culminating in a special Secondary Edition of the #DigiInventors Challenge, supported by Glasgow 2026. As part of the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, this year’s Secondary Edition will feature an official challenge set by the Glasgow 2026 team connecting young innovators directly to one of the world’s most exciting sporting events! This collaboration celebrates creativity, community, and inclusion, giving students the chance to engage with themes inspired by the Games and their wider impact. 2026 Challenge Questions Applicants should select one of the two questions listed below. The DHI’s preference would be for applicants to select question 1, which was posed by the Challenge 2026 sponsor, All In for Glasgow 2026 Question 1: Choose one sport from the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 and use it as the inspiration for a sustainable digital solution that helps improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Your idea should build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games , create a lasting positive impact, and consider how AI or other emerging technologies could strengthen your solution. Your solution should: Improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Be inspired by one of the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 sports: Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Sailing, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo, Weightlifting Use digital technology as the main solution. (i.e. your digital solution could be an App, SMART TV, gaming console, smart home appliance, wearable or peripheral device) Consider how AI or other emerging technologies could enhance your idea. Be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Have the potential to create a lasting legacy beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Question 2: Identify a health or wellbeing challenge that affects you, your family, your friends, or your community, and develop a digital idea to help solve it. Suggestions for wellbeing challenges to consider: Health & wellbeing Disabilities Cardiovascular diseases Mental health issues Neurological diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Addictions Rural and remote – access to healthcare in rural andremote areas & island communities Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Innovate! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Resources - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! All participants who submit an entry, can use their submission to apply for the Young STEM Leader Level 4 Auto Award (YSL4) – Scotland only for now! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort A fantastic tech prize for each team member All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Earn 3 insight points per pupil for each winning student that achieves their Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) Accreditation - Scotland only for now! As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai Secondary School International Challenge

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The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Innovate Today. Impact Tomorrow. Primary School National Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Big ideas start early! Our Primary Challenge is specially designed for young innovators in P5 - P7 across Scotland. It’s all about teamwork, creativity and discovering how digital ideas can help people live healthier, happier lives. Introduction to the Challenge The Primary Challenge invites P5-P7 pupils in Scotland to explore one big question: Can you identify a real problem related to people’s health or wellbeing, and develop a digital idea to help solve it? What the Challenge includes This challenge provides a fun way to learn about digital opportunities, entrepreneurship, design innovation, science, tech, teamwork and creative problem-solving in the classroom and helps develop critical STEM skills for the future. Pupils will: Talk about daily health and wellbeing challenges people face (e.g. healthy eating, staying active, managing stress) Research how digital tools like apps, games and smart devices could make life better Work together to plan a simple idea or solution Create a sketch or visual to show how it works Share their idea in a short written or video pitch Eligibility and participation Open to all Primary Schools in Scotland Pupils in P5-P7 Teams of up to 4 pupils (mixed stages/genders encouraged!) Each team must have a teacher or adult mentor to guide them Challenge timeline and key dates 05/01/2026 - Challenge Launch 27/02/2026 - Application Submission Deadline 02/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 - Judging Period 23/03/2026 - Winners & Runners-up Announced 28/04/2026 - Award Ceremony How To Take Part Step 1: Form your team, up to 4 pupils Step 2: Explore the big question and brainstorm ideas Step 3: Research, plan and sketch your solution Step 4: Use the resources pack to prepare your pitch Step 5: Submit your entry before the deadline! #DigiInventors toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Recognition and prizes All participants will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate and can use their submission to apply for the YSL Level 2 Auto Award. Runners-up get: Certificate for each pupil Fun goodie bags for all team members Winners get: The #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for their school Certificate for each team member Fun goodie bags for all team members A fantastic tech prize for each team member Previous winners 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. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

Advancing Knowledge Exchange for Digital Innovation in Social Care, Social Work & Housing Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Location: Inovo Building, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow About the Event The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) are inviting expressions of interest from academics and early career researchers to participate in a collaborative workshop exploring opportunities for digital innovation in social care, social work and housing. Participants will engage with invited speakers from across research, innovation, social care, housing and technology sectors through a mixture of presentations, facilitated discussions, networking and collaborative activities, lunch and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. Morning and afternoon sessions will combine short presentations from invited speakers with interactive discussions and collaborative activities. Speakers will share perspectives on current priorities, challenges and opportunities within social care, as well as examples of digital innovation, service transformation and cross-sector collaboration. Please note Places are limited and will be allocated through this Expression of Interest process. Please use this form to register your interest in the event by August 31 and we will be in touch. First name* Last name* Email* University* School/Department* Job Title* Your Role* Academic Staff Early Career Researcher (ECR) Research Staff Other University of Strathclyde staff Your Research and Interests Please briefly describe your research expertise, current projects, or areas of interest relevant to digital innovation in social care, social work, housing, or related fields. (Maximum 200 words)* Why Would You Like to Attend? What interests you most about participating in this workshop, and how do you hope it will support your research, knowledge exchange or impact activities? (Maximum 200 words)* Are there any particular challenges, opportunities, or topics you would like to explore during the event? (Optional) Poster Showcase : A poster display will be available throughout the event to showcase relevant research, innovation activity, knowledge exchange projects and emerging ideas. Would you like to display a poster?* Yes No Submit

Digital health innovations often struggle to scale beyond pilot stages due to a lack of understanding regarding the evidence needed to convince decision-makers to adopt them sustainably. This paper, based on interviews with decision-makers engaged in digital health innovations in Scotland, presents a heuristic service readiness level (SRL) framework to capture the evolving evidence needed for scaling digital health innovation projects. By analysing what evidence is required and how data accumulates over time, this framework assists project teams in building a compelling case for scaling digital health innovations. < Return to resources Scaling digital health innovation: developing a new 'service readiness level' framework of evidence Hughes, J., Lennon, M., Rogerson, R. & Crooks, G. Digital health innovations often struggle to scale beyond pilot stages due to a lack of understanding regarding the evidence needed to convince decision-makers to adopt them sustainably. This paper, based on interviews with decision-makers engaged in digital health innovations in Scotland, presents a heuristic service readiness level (SRL) framework to capture the evolving evidence needed for scaling digital health innovation projects. By analysing what evidence is required and how data accumulates over time, this framework assists project teams in building a compelling case for scaling digital health innovations. View resource Previous item Next item Scaling digital health innovation: developing a new 'service readiness level' framework of evidence Article 2021 Start Now

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 page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to contact us – we're here to help. Home / Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. We understand that navigating the world of digital health and social care innovation can raise many questions. This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to email us – we're here to help. What is digital health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) defines digital health and social care innovation as the strategic application of technological advancements to empower individuals to more effectively track, manage, monitor, and enhance their health and care. What is digitising social care? "Digitising social care" refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g. converting a piece of paper into a PDF). In the example of social care, it would be the converting of all paper-based patient information into a digital format such as a Word document or PDF. "Digitalising social care" refers to the process of using digital technologies to enhance, streamline, and improve social care services. This includes implementing electronic health records, digital care plans, remote monitoring, telehealth, mobile apps for caregivers and patients, and other digital tools to increase efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care provided to individuals in need of social services. The aim is to make social care more responsive, personalised, and integrated with healthcare systems." What is the difference between digitising and digitalising (social care, health)? "Digitising” is a better-known term than “digitalising”. Digitising refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g., converting a piece of paper into a PDF). “Digitalising”, however, is used to refer to transforming processes and services into a digital format (like doing banking online). DHI uses the distinction detailed on the Oracle website . How is digital technology transforming health and social care? From reducing potentially harmful variation in clinical practice and avoiding clinical errors to driving efficiency and effectiveness in delivering health and social care services, digital technologies can support the transformation of health and social care services to be more personalised and focused on the real needs of individuals. This can only be achieved through the user-centred design of services and the input of digital tools and services that can support those tasked with delivering care but also work directly for the individual and their families requiring health or care support. Digital technology can support prevention, predict the risk of illness and aid early diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The potential of digital technology is only limited by our imagination and willingness to invest in research and innovation. What are digital health technologies? Digital technologies are tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data. They help us in many aspects of our lives - helping us to learn, communicate, play and importantly to make better health and well-being choices and deliver safe, effective and more personalised healthcare. What is the digital health and care strategy in Scotland? Scotland's first Digital Health and Care Strategy was published in 2018. It was a bold and ambitious strategy that recognised the health and well-being of the people of Scotland can, and should, be enhanced and transformed through the use of digital technology. In October 2021 an updated Digital Health and Care Strategy was published, to build on and embed the rapid advances that have been made, and to focus on enhancing and enabling citizens’ access not only to services but to their health and care data as well. The six key priorities covering Digital Access, Digital Services, Digital Foundations, Digital Skills and Leadership, Digital Futures and Data-Driven Innovation are supported by an annual delivery plan. For more details, you can access the strategy and delivery plan using the following links: Digital Health and Care Strategy Digital Health and Care Strategy Delivery Plan What is Scotland's Innovation Centre programme? The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is committed to long-term infrastructure investments in the National Innovation Centre programme. The investments aim to create transformational collaborations between universities; colleges; and the public and private sector. Innovation Centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry and with public and third-sector organisations to create economic and societal benefits. They also support skills and training to develop the next generation of researchers and knowledge exchange practitioners through master’s and post-doctoral level provision. SFC initially committed up to £155 million for innovation centres between 2013-23. The infrastructure investment approach represents a further significant, long-term, investment of up to £8m per annum across four infrastructure innovation centres. The 4 innovation centres are: Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) The Data Lab Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBIOIC) For more information visit the Scottish Funding Council website . Why are digital skills important in health and social care? Digital transformation is changing the way health and social care services are being delivered, creating efficiencies, and extending the reach and range of types of services on offer while giving service users more independence and greater control of their care generally. Successful digital transformation of health and social care requires not only an appropriately skilled workforce but also users who can access these services digitally. Everyone working in health and social care requires some level of digital capability, but the proficiency requirements will differ according to each job role. With digital transformation, new job roles and new digital skills requirements are continuously emerging in the health and social care sectors. Who does DHI work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborates with industry , health and care providers , academia and education providers , wider public sector services and citizens to co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions. DHI believes 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. Is Housing a focus for DHI? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with health, care and housing partners, and has a specific focus on smart housing and smart communities as part of our work Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, as part of the Moray Growth Deal. What services does DHI offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers the following services: An internal research and knowledge management service, which is available to provide (paid for) support to external project work in digital health and care, depending on availability. Different levels of support depend on the stage of your innovation journey. For opportunities that are closer to market and/ or are more aligned with our strategic priorities, we can deliver DHI Advisor Surgeries, Consortium Development support, Problem definition workshops, Design innovation workshops, Access to our Demonstration and Simulation Environment, and Consultation and Support from our technical team. Project and Programme management support, drawing on best practice methodologies such as PRINCE II, Agile and MSP. What is the innovation process model that DHI talks about? DHI's unique 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: Explore & engage Initiate & develop Iterate & scale Embed & adopt Commercialise 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. Our effective partnership model brings together industry, health and care providers, academia and education providers, wider public services and citizens to collaborate and solve key demand-led challenges. Does DHI make digital products, and do you offer advice in relation to regulatory aspects of digital health? DHI works with partners to co-develop digital health products. In most circumstances, we would sub-contract delivery of any built products. For regulatory aspects of digital health product/ service development, we can provide high-level advice and signposting to appropriate resources. How does DHI support the development and adoption of digital projects with delivery partners (Health & Social Care Partnerships, Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Local Authorities, Third and Independent sectors) across health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with partners to develop programmes of work that incorporate co-design, application of our innovation process model; good project management techniques and digital service development expertise to shape projects which enable a trial of a service with robust evaluation. Outputs are generally an evaluation report and service model; potentially a business case or an outline business case for wider adoption of digital health and care services with a supporting toolkit. Toolkits provide all the information on the practical implementation of the service; a patient pathway, service model, templates and other tools to support replication of the service in other areas to enhance wider adoption. How do I get support for my digital health and care innovation? The best way to get support for your digital health and care innovation is to subscribe to the DHI newsletter and join our network. We have a 3-stage process to deliver support. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our network (by subscribing to our newsletter you will receive an invitation to do this) Tailored Support, available to companies that are closer to market and aligned with our strategic priorities. How is DHI funded? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, hosted on behalf of Scotland by the University of Strathclyde, a Scottish charity incorporated by Royal Charter (charity number SC015263), and having its principal office at 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ. DHI is a not-for-profit organisation 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 , its host institution." Does DHI offer funding for digital health and care solution development? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI works on a demand-led basis where strategic partners ask us to help solve a particular health and care challenge. We reach out to our network of industry partners, health and care providers, academia, wider public sector services and citizens to create collaborative projects and apply for funding to develop digital health and care solutions What funding opportunities do you have? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. 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. Check out the funding page on our website for the latest funding opportunities. What resources do you offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources that are hosted between The University of Strathclyde’s Strathprints repository and the Glasgow School of Art Radar open-access repositories. We also regularly publish case studies, blogs and industry insight papers. You can access all our outputs in the resources page on our website. Do you offer funding for Evaluation and Academic Research? Yes. Periodically, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will have an open call for evaluation funding or for academic research, but this depends on our project portfolio. How can I apply for the DHI Master's Scholarship? Students cannot apply directly. Applications should be made by course leaders/ co-ordinators to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) on behalf of their students by the advertised deadline using the DHI Scholarship Administration Form. Visit the Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care page on our website for the latest information. Does DHI fund part-time studies? Yes. 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. How can I stay up to date with the latest information on digital health and social care? Subscribe to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) newsletter for the latest news, events and funding opportunities across the health and social care sector. This will allow you to join our network and benefit from our clusters and programme of activities. Follow @dhiscotland on LinkedIn and X .

The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. < Return to resources Backpack Teal, Gemma and French, Tara and Bradley, Jay The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. View resource Previous item Next item Backpack Report 2018 Start Now