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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is an international leader in the field of Research & Innovation (R&I) in digital health and digitising social care. Meet our partners. Home / Partners Who we work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is an international leader in the field of Research & Innovation (R&I) in digital health and digitising social care. Meet our partners. "The DHI team provided wide-ranging support to the inception, funding acquisition, successful delivery and reporting of the DYNAMIC-SCOT project. (-) Continued collaboration with DHI colleagues on next phase of this project - DYNAMIC-SCOT2 – and across our portfolio of activities is greatly appreciated." Dr Chris Carlin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and NRS Senior Investigator, NHS GGC "Our partnership (with DHI) is focussed on educating our health and social care delivery teams on new developments impacting the digitisation of the sector. We’re also identifying ways to create agility in our curriculum offer and developing vocational pathways into employment. This year saw our first involvement in the DigiInventors Challenge, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our relationship develops, as our partnership deepens." Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM, City of Glasgow College "The Innovation Cluster plays a significant role promoting and coordinating innovation activity in Digital Mental Health across Scotland. The Cluster provides a focal point while providing a dedicated, consistency of approach that will shape the innovation landscape for years to come creating the right environment for innovation to flourish." Chris Wright, Scottish Government National Advisor for Digital Mental Health/ Head of Programme Digital Mental Health "UHI Moray are delighted to have the RCE Demonstrator and Simulation environment housed at our Elgin facility, a building that is dedicated to Life Science and Innovation, we look forward to working with DHI as part of the Moray Growth Deal to bring innovation, job opportunities and skills to the region" David Patterson Principal and Chief Executive, UHI Moray "Our partnership (with DHI) is focussed on educating our health and social care delivery teams on new developments impacting the digitisation of the sector. We’re also identifying ways to create agility in our curriculum offer and developing vocational pathways into employment. This year saw our first involvement in the DigiInventors Challenge, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our relationship develops, as our partnership deepens." Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM, City of Glasgow College Filter by Type of partner Academia/ Education Health & Care Provider Industry Other Wider Public Sector Services Aberdeenshire Council Collaborative partner involved in the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing project, supporting the establishment of a national mental health collaborative for Scotland. Abertay University Collaborative partner in the My Cancer mAI project. Recipient of DHI Master's funding. Alcohol and Drugs Action Partner in the BRAVE/ Here4u Project. All Policies For A Healthy Europe DHI is an All Policies for a Healthy Europe Coalition Partner, an intersectoral initiative of NGOs, think tanks, associations, companies, and individuals with a mission to put citizens’ health & well-being at the heart of European policymaking. Anglia Ruskin University Collaborative partner in NHS Clinical Entrepreneurship Programme (CEP). Archangel Collaborative industry partner in the Moray Growth Deal. Asthma UK Collaborative partner involved in the Next Generation Asthma project. Ayrshire College Collaborative partner in the FUTUREquipped project. Bardy Dx Collaborative industry partner involved in the Atrial Fibrillation project. Basque Foundation for Health Research and Innovation (BIOEF) Collaborative partner involved in the Tittan Interreg Europe project activity. Borders College Collaborative partner in the FUTUREquipped project. British Heart Foundation Ran exploratory sessions around community cardiovascular risk improvement. Built Environment SmarterTransformation (BE-ST) Scottish innovation centre and collaborative partner on joint innovation centre programme activity. CENSIS Scottish innovation centre and collaborative partner on joint innovation centre programme activity. Care Inspectorate Collaborative Partner on social care innovation programme. Cirrus Logic Inc Collaborative industry partner involved in the Smartcough project. City of Almere (CAL) Collaborative partner involved in the Tittan Interreg Europe project activity. City of Glasgow College Collaborative academic partner involved in the #DigiInventors Challenge Primary and Secondary Editions and development of future workforce in health and social care. CoSLA National partner leading strategy on Digital Health and Care with SG, collabortaive partner on social care innovation proramme and Digital LIfelines Scotland. Coalition of care and support providers in Scotland (CCPS) Collaborative Partner on social care innovation programme. First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

This factsheet presents the key point of the skills and capabilities analysis from the full report "Spotlight on Careers in Digital Health and Care", available from: https://doi.org/10.17868/69247. < Return to resources Spotlight on Careers in Digital Health and Care: Skills Heat Map Factsheet Rimpiläinen, Sanna and Morrison, Ciarán and Nielsen, Søren Lange and Rooney, Laura This factsheet presents the key point of the skills and capabilities analysis from the full report "Spotlight on Careers in Digital Health and Care", available from: https://doi.org/10.17868/69247. View resource Previous item Next item

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 is the full and final report of Phase 2 (2023–2025) of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) programme. Led by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the evaluation assesses the contribution of digital inclusion efforts on improving outcomes for people at high risk of drug-related harm. Using a mixed-methods approach, the report explores service accessibility, digital literacy, wellbeing, stigma reduction, and system-level impacts. It provides detailed analysis, key findings, and recommendations for embedding digital approaches into health, social care, and community services. This report is supported by a series of appendices provided in the Supporting Evidence Report. < Return to resources Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – FINAL REPORT Perkins, A., Dumbrell, J., Livingston, W., McCluskey, S., Steele, S. This is the full and final report of Phase 2 (2023–2025) of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) programme. Led by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the evaluation assesses the contribution of digital inclusion efforts on improving outcomes for people at high risk of drug-related harm. Using a mixed-methods approach, the report explores service accessibility, digital literacy, wellbeing, stigma reduction, and system-level impacts. It provides detailed analysis, key findings, and recommendations for embedding digital approaches into health, social care, and community services. This report is supported by a series of appendices provided in the Supporting Evidence Report. View resource Previous item Next item

Using role play and co-design to explore how health professionals would like to be supported to embed communication and behaviour change techniques in their consultations with people living with diabetes. < Return to resources Digital Diabetes - Communication Between Communicators (CBC): Supporting Behaviour Change Johnson, Michael, Teal, Gemma, Thorup, Tine and Ballie, Jen Using role play and co-design to explore how health professionals would like to be supported to embed communication and behaviour change techniques in their consultations with people living with diabetes. View resource Previous item Next item

The School of Innovation and Technology (SIT) at the Glasgow School of Art explores the intersection of design, technology, and society, using design innovation to address complex global challenges. It brings together expertise in product design, simulation, and visualisation to shape future-focused solutions in areas like healthcare, education, and climate resilience Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Home / Master’s Scholarships Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline, and nurture future leaders in the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Scholarship details The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) awards annual master’s scholarship funding to DHI. Our current scholarship window is closed, but we are looking to offer a new round of master's scholarships in 2026-27, SFC confirmation pending. The new call will be out around April time, with the first deadline for applications on the 30th of June 2026. Once the 2026-27 funding round is confirmed, DHI will host a series of information events in spring 2026. Please, email us for more details, or check back in here.   The scholarship value for 2026-27 will be confirmed at a later date. In the 2025-26, Ethe scholarship award was £8,030.00 per student. The funding is available both for Taught MSc and MRes programs starting in either September or January. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time study, we have options to fit your schedule. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com  . How to apply Direct applications from students are not accepted. Applications must be submitted by your course organiser. Eligible students should work closely with their course organiser who will use the DHI scholarship administration form to apply. For MRes students, a research proposal of up to 1,500 words is also required. Please ensure you read the privacy notice to access the Master’s Scholarships funding in digital health and social care. Eligibility criteria Students are eligible, if they can answer “yes” to all of the following questions: Determine if you are eligible to apply by answering the following questions with a "yes": Are you a British citizen, an EU citizen with Settled Status, or hold indefinite leave to remain status?   Have you been resident in  the UK for at least the last three years (proof may be required)?   Are you (or will you be) an ordinary resident in Scotland when starting the course?   Are you starting a new course?  Do you plan on pursuing a Taught MSc or an MRes degree in digital health and care? If you meet these requirements, you can apply by selecting your preferred digital health and care Master’s course at a Scottish University and following the application process. Find out about detailed eligibility criteria on the SAAS website.    If there is an option to apply for a scholarship, please ensure that you do so.   To be eligible for funding, your MSc or MRes dissertation work should align with at least one of DHI's strategic themes.   If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Eligible courses Funding is available for both full-time and part-time MSc or MRes courses.  Courses should focus significantly on digital health and social care or include modules on the digital transformation of health and social care services.  Your dissertation should align with DHI’s Strategic Themes, contributing to the transformation of digital health and social care.  For course leaders Please, ensure that your applicant student meets all eligibility criteria, and that the student is accepted on an eligible Master’s course. Course leaders apply on behalf of the applicant student using DHI Scholarship Administration Form for all (MSc and MRes) courses. For MRes applications, a research plan of a maximum of 1800 words is required using a DHI Research Proposal Template.  To access the form, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .   Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study, and the second half in the second year of study.  Scholarships are awarded on a fee-waiver basis only and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses.  If the course fee is higher than the scholarship award, the university needs to agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. In cases where the Master’s fee is less than the available award, the excess sum is intended to be used for supporting the student in their studies, such as buying necessary equipment or funding a conference trip to disseminate their research.   DHI will prioritise applications from dedicated taught digital health and care master's courses.  If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, DHI will allocate places proportionally between the applying universities, who will then select the most suitable candidates for the scholarships.  Once approved, your host University and the University of Strathclyde will sign a scholarship and data-sharing agreement. DHI’s strategic themes for research In return of the scholarship funding, the students must align their master’s dissertation topic to one of the DHI’s strategic themes. The themes in 2025-26 were: The contribution of digital health and care to Scotland’s Net Zero targets  How digital solutions can best support mental health and well-being  Supported living in the community (e.g. SMART housing, smart communities)  Measuring the impact of digital health & care projects  Citizen empowerment and long-term condition management  Healthy Ageing  Digital solutions as an enabler in shifting care from institutional settings into the home and/ or community settings (e.g. Hospital @ Home)  Digital solutions in supporting Population/ Public Health early intervention and/ or Emergency Planning/ Prevention  Digital skills and workforce development in health and social care  We are particularly interested in dissertations that incorporate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, data, Internet of (Medical) Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and/ or Immersive Reality.  Potential courses If you are unsure whether your course is eligible for funding, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .  Previously funded courses include: University of Aberdeen Health Data Science, MSc  Master of Public Health, MPH  Glasgow School of Art  Master of Research in Design, MRes University of Glasgow  Digital Health Interventions, MSc Primary Health Care, MSc    University of Highlands and Islands  Applied Data Analytics, MSc    Robert Gordon University  Midwifery, MSc     MRes in different subjects including nursing   University of St Andrews  Health Data Science, MSc       University of Strathclyde  Digital Health Systems, MSc     Clinical Health Psychology, MSc     Physical Activity for Health, MRes     Get in touch If you have any queries or are interested in applying for a Master’s Scholarship in digital health and care, email: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

The IDDEAS and GDS projects seek to develop innovative new resources for My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) to support people living with diabetes to gain insight from health and lifestyle data to improve self-management. The IDDEAS and GDS projects were proposed by the Clinical and Technical Leads from the MDMW team, both based at the University of Dundee. The projects were accepted by the DHI as part of an integrated ‘Digital Diabetes’ programme of seven projects seeking to develop digital resources to support self-management. The Experience Lab Team were tasked with working with the intended end users to understand how they would like to collect, share, see and use their health and lifestyle data within MDMW, and understand the acceptability of the proposed innovations and how they could best support self-management. < Return to resources Digital Diabetes IDDEAS and GDS Teal, Gemma and Thorup, Tine and Baillie, Jen and Johnson, Michael The IDDEAS and GDS projects seek to develop innovative new resources for My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) to support people living with diabetes to gain insight from health and lifestyle data to improve self-management. The IDDEAS and GDS projects were proposed by the Clinical and Technical Leads from the MDMW team, both based at the University of Dundee. The projects were accepted by the DHI as part of an integrated ‘Digital Diabetes’ programme of seven projects seeking to develop digital resources to support self-management. The Experience Lab Team were tasked with working with the intended end users to understand how they would like to collect, share, see and use their health and lifestyle data within MDMW, and understand the acceptability of the proposed innovations and how they could best support self-management. View resource Previous item Next item

Education Scotland is committed to supporting educators and learners. We provide targeted support to schools with the greatest need as part of the Scottish Government’s refreshed The Scottish Attainment Challenge programme, and we work directly with local authorities to provide bespoke support. We are working closely with stakeholders to implement the curriculum recommendations of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and are helping to develop curriculum design capacity in each Regional Improvement Collaborative (RIC). We have also committed to carrying out a national thematic inspection focusing on curriculum. Education Scotland has an important role in supporting the continuing implementation and development of Scotland’s Curriculum to ensure that its aspirations for all learners in Scotland are met and that it enables Scotland’s learners to gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st century. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

This report is an international review and analysis of frameworks intended to support digital working by healthcare frontline staff. The purpose of this study has been to make sense of the different frameworks developed to support work in a digitally enabled context, specifically in healthcare; to understand who and what they are for, what their intended purposes and the shared elements across frameworks are. Finally, the report offers recommendations or guidance for when it might it be useful to develop another new framework to support healthcare staff working in a digitally supported environment, and in that case, what to take into account. < Return to resources How to navigate the digital shift in healthcare? An international review and analysis of frameworks used to support digital working by frontline healthcare staff Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I, Savage, J. This report is an international review and analysis of frameworks intended to support digital working by healthcare frontline staff. The purpose of this study has been to make sense of the different frameworks developed to support work in a digitally enabled context, specifically in healthcare; to understand who and what they are for, what their intended purposes and the shared elements across frameworks are. Finally, the report offers recommendations or guidance for when it might it be useful to develop another new framework to support healthcare staff working in a digitally supported environment, and in that case, what to take into account. View resource Previous item Next item

This report summarises key themes emerging from interviews with strategic stakeholders across Scotland’s health and social care, about current state and future development needs for the specialist data, information and knowledge workforce. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. < Return to resources Emergent Themes from Consultation with Strategic Stakeholders Appendix 3 Digital Health & Care Institute & Wales, Ann This report summarises key themes emerging from interviews with strategic stakeholders across Scotland’s health and social care, about current state and future development needs for the specialist data, information and knowledge workforce. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. View resource Previous item Next item

This final report is a Summary of a Phase 1 Program to determine the feasibility and logistics of performing Cardiac Biomarker measurements in the ambulance setting with paramedics. Specifically the report presents the findings and a list of recommendations relative to the measurement of cardiac TnI (cTnI) from patients presenting with chest pain prior to and during transit to a primary care hospital (Borders General Hospital-BGH) via the Scottish Ambulance Service. (SAS). < Return to resources Evaluation of Ambulance Based Troponin Measurements: A Feasibility and Impact Pilot Study of the Utility of Pre-Hospital POC Testing of Cardiac Biomarkers on Patients Presenting with Acute Chest Pain Bluestein, Barry and Scotland, Susan and Nicoll, Gordon and Barclay, K. and Kim, Dongwoo and Lunts, Phillip and Baxter, Colin and Miller, George; Crooks, George, ed. This final report is a Summary of a Phase 1 Program to determine the feasibility and logistics of performing Cardiac Biomarker measurements in the ambulance setting with paramedics. Specifically the report presents the findings and a list of recommendations relative to the measurement of cardiac TnI (cTnI) from patients presenting with chest pain prior to and during transit to a primary care hospital (Borders General Hospital-BGH) via the Scottish Ambulance Service. (SAS). View resource Previous item Next item

This report, commissioned by the Scottish Government's Diet and Healthy Weight Team, provides an overview of digital solutions supporting healthy weight management and type 2 diabetes prevention in the UK in 2021. While no novel solutions were identified, existing options align with Scottish standards and are ready for potential adoption, with examples like the Oviva solution being tested in NHS Tayside. However, further assessment is needed to ensure interoperability with NHS Scotland's infrastructure. < Return to resources Digital Solutions Supporting Healthy Weight Management and the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Framework Morrison, C. This report, commissioned by the Scottish Government's Diet and Healthy Weight Team, provides an overview of digital solutions supporting healthy weight management and type 2 diabetes prevention in the UK in 2021. While no novel solutions were identified, existing options align with Scottish standards and are ready for potential adoption, with examples like the Oviva solution being tested in NHS Tayside. However, further assessment is needed to ensure interoperability with NHS Scotland's infrastructure. View resource Previous item Next item

This report summarises the outcomes of a scoping study of the Specialist Data, Information and Knowledge workforce across Scotland’s health and care. It draws together the results of a literature review, mapping of current capability frameworks, stakeholder interviews, a national survey and roundtable consultation. It aims to inform implementation planning for the Workforce Capability Domain of the Digital Health and Care Strategy , and development of the informatics capability within Public Health Scotland. Part 1 of this report presents the major conclusions from the study as a basis for moving forward: * Key overall message. * Three priorities to create a growth mindset to realise the full potential of this workforce. * Recommendations for development – including quick wins and longer term development. Part 2 provides more detail on the study approach and results which underpin the overall conclusions. This section includes project sponsorship, policy context, methodology and key points about current state and challenges for this workforce. < Return to resources Our Time to Shine: Empowering the Data, Information and Knowledge Workforce as a Driving Force for Digital Health and Care Digital Health & Care Institute & Wales, Ann This report summarises the outcomes of a scoping study of the Specialist Data, Information and Knowledge workforce across Scotland’s health and care. It draws together the results of a literature review, mapping of current capability frameworks, stakeholder interviews, a national survey and roundtable consultation. It aims to inform implementation planning for the Workforce Capability Domain of the Digital Health and Care Strategy , and development of the informatics capability within Public Health Scotland. Part 1 of this report presents the major conclusions from the study as a basis for moving forward: * Key overall message. * Three priorities to create a growth mindset to realise the full potential of this workforce. * Recommendations for development – including quick wins and longer term development. Part 2 provides more detail on the study approach and results which underpin the overall conclusions. This section includes project sponsorship, policy context, methodology and key points about current state and challenges for this workforce. View resource Previous item Next item

While there are examples of resources that promote online safety for people with learning disabilities, young people, carers, and practitioners in one area of Scotland have indicated the necessity to have a centralised and interactive resource to encourage people to develop online safety skills and understand how to stay healthy and safe online. These are primarily physical resources such as worksheets, slides, and booklets with limited interactive content. In this paper we discuss an alternative approach that uses an immersive games-based learning tool to train and influence the behaviour of young people with learning disabilities. The online safety tool has potential to help community, acute health/social workers or guardians educate and monitor the online vulnerability and safety of a young person with a learning disability. < Return to resources Using Games Based Learning to Support Young People with Learning Disabilities Stay Safe Online Usoro, Idong, and Connolly, Thomas and Raman, Sneha and French, Tara and Caulfield, Stuart While there are examples of resources that promote online safety for people with learning disabilities, young people, carers, and practitioners in one area of Scotland have indicated the necessity to have a centralised and interactive resource to encourage people to develop online safety skills and understand how to stay healthy and safe online. These are primarily physical resources such as worksheets, slides, and booklets with limited interactive content. In this paper we discuss an alternative approach that uses an immersive games-based learning tool to train and influence the behaviour of young people with learning disabilities. The online safety tool has potential to help community, acute health/social workers or guardians educate and monitor the online vulnerability and safety of a young person with a learning disability. View resource Previous item Next item

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborated with the Scottish Government to assist the Adult Mental Health Collaborative by leading workshops and activities aimed at improving mental health services. Specifically, they organized a workshop during the Mental Health Strategy National Forum focusing on defining "gold standard" community mental health and wellbeing, utilising tools developed through stakeholder interviews and meetings. With approximately 70 participants, the workshop aimed to address key challenges and relationships in implementing optimal mental health services, and the findings will be submitted to the Scottish Government for potential integration into the adult mental health collaborative. < Return to resources Community Mental Health and Wellbeing: What Does Gold Standard Look Like? Design Workshop Report Digital Health & Care Institute (DHI) & Crooks, G. (ed.) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborated with the Scottish Government to assist the Adult Mental Health Collaborative by leading workshops and activities aimed at improving mental health services. Specifically, they organized a workshop during the Mental Health Strategy National Forum focusing on defining "gold standard" community mental health and wellbeing, utilising tools developed through stakeholder interviews and meetings. With approximately 70 participants, the workshop aimed to address key challenges and relationships in implementing optimal mental health services, and the findings will be submitted to the Scottish Government for potential integration into the adult mental health collaborative. View resource Previous item Next item

Shirley SharpOffice Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO < Return to team Shirley Sharp Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO Shirley provides comprehensive office management and professional PA/ administrative services to our Chair and CEO. She contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the DHI, ensuring that all duties are carried out with the appropriate degree of tact, confidentiality and responsibility. Shirley has over 30 years’ experience working within the Public sector, most of this with frontline services within the NHS, providing effective and efficient support to Chief Executives and Senior Directors with operational responsibility across the acute secondary care sector. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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

A key strand of the Scottish Access Collaborative (SAC)’s work is the delivery of the Specialty Sub-Group programme, in which a range of experts in clinical specialties undertake a cycle of design-led workshops with the support of the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI). DHI was commissioned to design workshops aimed at producing high-level mapping of each clinical area and identifying clinically led and patient-centred sustainable improvements. The findings from these workshops will form the basis of a speciality-led Access Collaborative programme delivering solutions to help scheduled care services sustainably meet the challenges of the future. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Specialty Series Report Porteous, A., Blank, L., Schauberger, U., Smith, P., Brooks, E. A key strand of the Scottish Access Collaborative (SAC)’s work is the delivery of the Specialty Sub-Group programme, in which a range of experts in clinical specialties undertake a cycle of design-led workshops with the support of the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI). DHI was commissioned to design workshops aimed at producing high-level mapping of each clinical area and identifying clinically led and patient-centred sustainable improvements. The findings from these workshops will form the basis of a speciality-led Access Collaborative programme delivering solutions to help scheduled care services sustainably meet the challenges of the future. View resource Previous item Next item

Design innovation aims to tackle complex societal challenges through new design practices and bespoke methods of engagement (McAra-McWilliam, 2012). Creative collaboration is a core aspect of design innovation practice, involving diverse stakeholders including academic, business, and civic partners, and importantly end users within the design process. Consequently, the focus of design has shifted from the artefact or outcome to the design of an open and participative process that relies on the direct contextual insight of participants, their creativity and lived experience, and is inclusive of a multiplicity of perspectives. Through examples, we discuss the tools, artefacts and activities that support participants to meaningfully engage with ideas, and strategies for curating groups and managing collaboration. We share design learning regarding engagement and the resulting impact on people, processes, and outcomes, and consider how this approach may be applied in other contexts to foster engagement. < Return to resources Fostering engagement through creative collaboration Teal, Gemma and French, Tara and Hepburn, Leigh-Anne and Raman, Sneha Design innovation aims to tackle complex societal challenges through new design practices and bespoke methods of engagement (McAra-McWilliam, 2012). Creative collaboration is a core aspect of design innovation practice, involving diverse stakeholders including academic, business, and civic partners, and importantly end users within the design process. Consequently, the focus of design has shifted from the artefact or outcome to the design of an open and participative process that relies on the direct contextual insight of participants, their creativity and lived experience, and is inclusive of a multiplicity of perspectives. Through examples, we discuss the tools, artefacts and activities that support participants to meaningfully engage with ideas, and strategies for curating groups and managing collaboration. We share design learning regarding engagement and the resulting impact on people, processes, and outcomes, and consider how this approach may be applied in other contexts to foster engagement. View resource Previous item Next item