This project expanded the National Notification Service (NSS) by adding a self-service contact tracing form, crucial to the COVID-19 response. It facilitated rapid data collection and improved accessibility for positive cases. < Return to projects COVID-19 Community Co-management (Co3) Project impact By August ‘21, the application accounted for 40% of all contacts traced, reducing pressure on contact tracing staff The App went through full simulation, development and governance Deployed across 11 Scottish Health Boards This project expanded the National Notification Service (NSS) by adding a self-service contact tracing form, crucial to the COVID-19 response. It facilitated rapid data collection and improved accessibility for positive cases. This project was a key part of the COVID-19 response and built on the functionality developed for the National Notification Service (NSS) to include a self-service contact tracing form to go out with each positive notification, allowing quick collection of data and enhancing the accessibility of the service. Summary The Co3 service project delivered: • Design workshops for Co3 • Service models developed • A Minimum Viable Product • Engagement with further stakeholders on how this tool could be deployed more widely • A prototype patient-facing tracing capability completed in June 2020 • Product enhancements for additional Health Board onboarding completed Nov 2020 • Live, implemented version of the tool completed by December 2020 • Live deployment across the whole of Scotland completed Impact & value The App was prototyped by the end of May 2020 in line with the original timetable. The App went through full simulation, development, governance and deployment across 11 Scottish Health Boards (as it was not applicable for island boards). As at 21st August 2020, it accounted for 40% of all contacts traced which reduced pressure on contact tracing staff. A full evaluation was conducted as to the effect and efficiency of the tool. A second version of the tool was developed with changes based on lessons learned during practice enhancing the triage support offered by self-service in case of future peaks. The project was completed and handed over to Scottish Government. Progress to date Next steps Covid-19 Projects The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects View Projects Partners Project staff Resources COVID-19 clinical assessments app walkthrough Previous project Projects index page Next project

Grant Reilly CMktr FCIMHead of Communications & Marketing < Return to team Grant Reilly CMktr FCIM Head of Communications & Marketing Grant is a Chartered Marketer, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and member of the Marketing Society, with over 20 years of leadership and management experience in high-performing communications teams within the sport, charity, higher education and recruitment sectors. He is a Type 1 diabetic and keen user of digital health and social care solutions, that empower him to be accountable, make informed decisions and improve the management of his condition. He is a Trustee and advisor to Lochlan's Legacy. Grant leads our communications team and is responsible for all Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) branding, digital marketing, public relations and events, including the global #DigiInventors Challenge. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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

The Network for Technology, Innovation, and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to promote active, healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with six regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark, and implement innovative policies. < Return to projects TITTAN & TITTAN Covid-19 Project impact 86 good practices shared across the partner regions including 13 from Scotland The project facilitated interregional workshops on innovative health procurement, innovation ecosystems, and citizen tech awareness Additional funding was secured to study COVID-19's impact on ageing, focusing on healthcare pathways and patient empowerment The Network for Technology, Innovation, and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to promote active, healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with six regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark, and implement innovative policies. The Network for Technology, Innovation and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to tackle the common challenge of encouraging active and healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with 6 European regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark and implement good practices in policies which can foster the design, uptake and use of innovative solutions. Summary The TITTAN project encouraged knowledge exchange through interregional workshops and case studies where experts and professionals from the partner regions across 3 thematic areas; How to update innovative health products/services through new public procurement practices How to promote the establishment of innovation ecosystems in the health sector How to raise citizen’s awareness about using new technologies for improving quality of life. DHI hosted 3 in situ visits in Scotland and participated in a partner insitu visit and a final knowledge exchange conference. Following the success of the TITTAN project, the partners were approved for additional funding to undertake further knowledge exchange activity looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ageing population with a specific focus on; Healthcare Delivery pathways Active and Healthy Ageing Ecosystems and Patient empowerment The good practice leads from TITTAN Covid-19 presented at the 3 thematic workshops. Workshop 1 was hosted by DHI and was a virtual event attended by over 30 attendees from the partner regions. A hybrid event took place in Galicia, Spain in September 2022 entitled ‘Covid and the Future of Healthcare’. Impact & value The TITTAN project and TITTAN Covid-19 reach completion in 2023 and delivered; A local action plan Presentation of good practices to regional partners across TITTAN and TITTAN Covid-19 thematic areas Good practices uploaded to the Interreg Good Practice Database (86 in total, 13 from Scotland) Knowledge exchange of good practices with stakeholders in Scotland including participation in in-situ visits This project is completed and closed. Progress to date Next steps Covid-19 Projects The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects View Projects Partners Project staff Resources TITTAN COVID-19 Good Practices View the final assessment report for TITTAN COVID - 19 Watch the TITTAN video Visit the TITTAN project website Previous project Projects index page Next project

This project repurposed the DHI-funded Trauma App to assess COVID-19 symptoms, deployed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. It facilitated 20,000 assessments by July 2021. Version 3 was completed, and a Stage 4 proposal was prepared before the project closed in October 2021. < Return to projects COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Project impact By July 2021 it had been used for 20,000 assessments Deployed across NHS GGC and NHS Forth Valley This project repurposed the DHI-funded Trauma App to assess COVID-19 symptoms, deployed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. It facilitated 20,000 assessments by July 2021. Version 3 was completed, and a Stage 4 proposal was prepared before the project closed in October 2021. This involved the re-purposing of the DHI funded Trauma App into a tool that supports the structured assessment and examination of people presenting with Covid-19 type symptoms. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHS GGC) deployed this solution across all its patient-facing assessment units. The application is fully integrated with NHSGGC Clinical systems and Business intelligence dashboard. By July 2021 it had been used for 20,000 assessments across NHS GGC and NHS Forth Valley, feeding public health surveillance with early warning of Covid-19 symptom clusters. Summary Essentially a tool was repurposed, developed and deployed within a short timeframe to support the Covid response. To do this a range of products and outputs were achieved: • Service models developed – with high-level exemplars • A second health board, NHS Forth Valley onboarded the tool • A working prototype across NHS settings was completed • Minimum viable products tested in setting completed • Product enhancements for additional Health Board onboarding were completed The technical development of version 3 was completed and a proposal to Government for Stage 4 was prepared for a general tool and enhanced surveillance. The project was closed in October 2021. Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Covid-19 Projects The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects View Projects Partners Project staff Resources New clinical app for Covid-19 piloted in Glasgow helps NHS staff assess patients (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde COVID-19 clinical assessments app walkthrough Previous project Projects index page Next project

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Chaloner ChuteChief Technology Officer < Return to team Chaloner Chute Chief Technology Officer Chal leads on DHI’s technical strategy and is responsible for the way we support and deliver technical innovation, by applying systems thinking and methodologies in support of the DHI innovation model. He is devoted to the idea that citizens can be empowered to take an active role in their own well-being. Chal believes that digital health offers the tools to achieve this, and the DHI has the fresh perspective necessary to reconceive the relationship between the citizens and those who might care for them. He brings a range of skills including a Master’s in Healthcare Management & Leadership and a Master’s in Public Health Policy: Health Systems. He has spent seven years working in digital innovation, seven years working in Scottish Government public policy and healthcare service delivery and has led the design, development, integration and roll-out of many digital health and care services with several now in use at scale across Scotland. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Marie SimpsonProgramme Manager < Return to team Marie Simpson Programme Manager Marie joined DHI in May 2022 as Programme Manager for the Rural Centre of Excellence, one of eight projects within the Moray Growth Deal. Based in Moray, she has worked for the last 32 years as an Occupational Therapist across Social Care and mental health, with service development responsibility for an Independent Living Centre, and a Technology Enabled Care Programme. She brings a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing clinicians and citizens within health and care services in a rural community. She is passionate about the difference digital technology can make to both the sustainability of services and health and wellbeing outcomes for citizens and the importance of getting those right through engaging with the community to identify problems and opportunities and working together to co-design person-centred solutions. Marie is excited at the innovative and transformational opportunities the Moray Growth Deal brings to her own community, and the chance to put Moray on the map as an internationally recognised centre for digital health and care innovation which contributes to the region’s economic sustainability and growth. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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

Through employing a participatory design approach including a series of staff and patient interviews using a visual mapping tool, the project aims to understand the current challenges, use of technology and opportunities to innovate in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) services in secondary care. Insights from the study will help academics and health professionals to better understand individual needs and deliver enhanced care in the future. < Return to resources Mapping Experience of Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Secondary Care Following Stroke Bruce, Angela Through employing a participatory design approach including a series of staff and patient interviews using a visual mapping tool, the project aims to understand the current challenges, use of technology and opportunities to innovate in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) services in secondary care. Insights from the study will help academics and health professionals to better understand individual needs and deliver enhanced care in the future. View resource Previous item Next item Mapping Experience of Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Secondary Care Following Stroke Report 2020 Start Now

John Matheson CBEBoard Member (Non-Executive Director) < Return to team John Matheson CBE Board Member (Non-Executive Director) Previously the Finance Director for NHS Scotland and also has responsibility for the eHealth and Analytics Strategy. Responsible for managing a £12bn budget through close partnership working with NHS Boards. Board Director with around 30 years experience of operating at a strategic Board level delivering a quality driven approach to support the provision of patient care. Strengths include being a self motivated, high performance individual, with excellent communication skills, who has a reputation for delivering results both at strategic and operational levels which significantly enhance the performance of the organisation. Strongly committed to continuous professional development forming excellent collaborative, strategic relationships both within and outwith the Health Service. Focused on delivering closer alignment of strategic direction and service delivery across the public sector together with developing key partnerships with the private sector. Specialities: Change Management; Corporate Governance; Strategic Planning; Quality Improvement; Service Planning; Service Reform; Public Sector Management; Performance Improvement; Healthcare. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI) is a cutting-edge university and the home for creative thinkers, designers, and innovators. Located in Dubai, a leading global destination for innovation, DIDI Dubai offers the first multidisciplinary design degree in the region at the intersection of three educational pillars: visual literacy, technological fluency, and strategic proficiency. For DIDI, design and innovation are the keys to success in today’s world. The university empowers students to create and conceive solutions that add value and reshape the future, socially, digitally, and creatively. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Macmillan Cancer Support commissioned DHI and Abertay University to develop a visual tool using gaming theory and AI to identify support needs of People Affected by Cancer (PABC). The tool analyses characteristics and similar cases to offer personalised care and resource planning, with interfaces for patients and health professionals. < Return to projects My Cancer MAI Care Project impact AI driven decision support for people living with cancer Participatory design methodologies were used to understand and define the needs of stakeholders Helps professionals to make care decisions informed by information generated by service use data analysis. Macmillan Cancer Support commissioned DHI and Abertay University to develop a visual tool using gaming theory and AI to identify support needs of People Affected by Cancer (PABC). The tool analyses characteristics and similar cases to offer personalised care and resource planning, with interfaces for patients and health professionals. Cancer care in the UK faces critical challenges, including an ageing population and limited resources, demanding greater efficiency and improved care through technology. Macmillan Cancer Support has access to large datasets that can be used to drive evidence-based decisions, but their scale and complexity challenge traditional analysis methods. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) provide cost-effective tools to unlock the value of such data, supporting professionals in improving outcomes for persons affected by cancer (PABC). When combined with immersive user experience (UX) tools, like gaming technology, AI’s potential is significantly increased. Identifying the most impactful areas for these technologies requires an understanding and definition of specific cancer care pathways. Engaging users ensures that service needs dictate technology use, not vice versa. By embracing AI and user-driven innovation, cancer care in the UK can significantly improve efficiency and outcomes. Summary For health and social care professionals: AI can support planning and rapid decision making, helping professionals to make care decisions informed by information generated by service use data analysis. This could occur through intelligent summarisation of datasets and interactive visualization of complex information. For PABC: AI systems hold the promise of enabling PABC to self-manage more effectively by placing powerful and trusted automated agents at their disposal. However, PABC might find it difficult to engage with these complex tools. As a result, advances need to be made not just in the deployment of AI for PABC but in the user-friendliness and security of these systems. Impact & value The primary goal of this project was to provide Health and Care professionals, particularly link workers, with accessible data to enable consistent support services. A critical focus was on the visualisation component, which was thoroughly tested by potential end users. As a result, the project developed and evaluated an interactive and dynamic information visualisation tool designed to present association rule-mined data effectively. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Kang, K. L., Hastings, A., Hughes, A. D., Myszkowska, K., Greer, M., Preston, J., McIntyre, D., Hughes, J., Mackenzie, K., Bown, J., & Falconer, R. (2025). Creating informative experiences through a visual and interactive representation of health and social care data. Information Visualization, 0(0). Previous project Projects index page Next project

Roma MaguireBoard Member (University of Strathclyde) < Return to team Roma Maguire Board Member (University of Strathclyde) Roma Maguire is a Deputy Associate Principal and Professor of Digital Health and Care at the University of Strathclyde. She also serves as the Director of the cross-University Health and Care Futures initiative, and holds an Honorary Professorial position in digital health at NHS Lanarkshire. In recognition of her contributions to healthcare research, she was awarded an MBE in the 2024 New Year Honours list. Her research is at the forefront of Digital Health, Remote Patient Monitoring, Human-Centric AI, Supportive Care, Patient Experience, Evaluation and Implementation Science. She has a significant track record in the co-design, development, evaluation, and implementation of innovative, person-centred remote patient monitoring systems. These systems are designed to optimise symptom management, enhance self-care, and improve overall quality of life. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of clinical specialties, including cancer, dementia, cardiac and respiratory diseases, and palliative and end-of-life care. She has led numerous multi-site studies in supportive care and digital health, both within the UK and across Europe, establishing herself as a leading figure in advancing health and care through technology and research. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This project aims to enhance Diabetes self-management and education for Children, Young People, and Families (CYPF) by expanding DigiBete, a patient-led digital platform supporting over 40,000 UK users. After a successful pilot in 2022-2023, additional funding will allow further scaling across NHS Scotland until July 2026. < Return to projects DigiBete Scale up project Project impact Improving self-management, education and health outcomes in Children, Young People and their Families (CYPF) living with Diabetes through scaling up and promoting universal access to DigiBete – a multi award winning, patient led , clinically approved digital educational platform and App. Enabling and supporting the expansion and further scale up and adoption of DigiBete App across NHS Scotland benefiting up to 4000 CYPF with Diabetes . Expansion of benefits realised in Phase 1 evaluation in NHS Scotland , which showed use of DigiBete App with Clinics improves resource utilisation, care standardisation, and is both clinically and cost-effective. This project aims to enhance Diabetes self-management and education for Children, Young People, and Families (CYPF) by expanding DigiBete, a patient-led digital platform supporting over 40,000 UK users. After a successful pilot in 2022-2023, additional funding will allow further scaling across NHS Scotland until July 2026. This project aims to scale up the adoption and use of Digital App called DigiBete App for use for all Children Young People and families across NHS Scotland. Scottish Government working with DHI have put in place a national licence for universal access DigiBete until July 2026. Alongside, scaling up the use of Type 1 Diabetes Resources, Implementation will also focus on enhancing the update and use of Digibete Type 2 Diabetes Platform (https://www.youngtype2.org/) and newly launched Training and Educational Platform for Diabetes Education in Schools (https://diabetesinschools.org/) the duration of the project. Project is being delivery and led by DHI as part of the Diabetes Portfolio. Implementation is being supported through development of a DigiBete Champions Network and regular shared learning events. Summary This project is aligned with the Digital Health and Care Strategy and Diabetes Improvement Plan and DHI 10 year Strategy and supports : · reducing inequalities in health outcomes for children and young adults with diabetes through more equitable access to diabetes technology. · standardisation of remote educational resources on a “ once for Scotland” basis, reducing variation in care , releasing capacity, and providing a delivery model which could perhaps be utilised for other projects. · improving care for those transitioning from paediatric to adult care and addressing the poorer outcomes seen in this cohort. · Increase access to supported self-management ,improved condition control and reduction in unnecessary complications Impact & value Progress to date DigiBete Scale up is a live DHI project and will continue to be implemented In collaboration with NHS Scotland until July 2026. Evaluation outcomes and impacts of scale up progress will inform development of a business case for transitioning of funding for DigiBete into a Business-as-usual context. Next steps Diabetes project hub DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. View Hub Partners Project staff Resources Digibete BSPED poster Digibete website Using the App Video demonstration Previous project Projects index page Next project

Mateus FreitasDigital Content Creator < Return to team Mateus Freitas Digital Content Creator Mateus is a multidisciplinary digital designer with experience across visual communication, animation, branding, web-design, and digital content creation. His background spans 3D, architectural, graphic design and audiovisual production, giving him a broad foundation that supports a flexible and adaptable design approach. Mateus brings a diverse creative perspective shaped by varied cultural and professional experiences. He focuses on making complex information clear, engaging, and accessible through thoughtful design and intuitive user experience. His work aims to strengthen communication, support learning, and enhance the impact of digital health and care projects through considered, user-centred design. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) deploys key digital assets and capabilities to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data cross sector pathfinder initiatives, contributing to the Scottish Government and COSLA Health & Care Digital and Data Strategies and wider public service reform priorities. Home / Public sector services Explore opportunities! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) deploys key digital assets and capabilities to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data cross sector pathfinder initiatives, contributing to the Scottish Government and COSLA Health & Care Digital and Data Strategies and wider public service reform priorities. “The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a critical partner in enabling innovative and exciting new products and solutions to be developed and implemented nationally across Scotland. DHI have a key role to play in supporting companies and partners to engage with NHS and Social Care organisations and bring drive, energy and focus to the delivery of our Digital Health and Care Strategy.” Jonathan Cameron Head of Digital Health and Care Scottish Government We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and social care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Key to driving public service reform is supporting a decisive shift to prevention, greater integration of public services in partnership and collaboration through innovation and digital technology. Spotlighting impactful innovation DHI Industry Engagement Plan 2024 – 2027 This plan describes the evolution, substance and intended implementation of DHI’s refreshed approach to commercial industry engagement. It aims to help more Scottish SMEs, start-ups and spin outs take their innovations to health and social care markets through focusing on Top Tier suppliers to the NHS and social care providers as their key customers. Read engagement plan Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. Read the latest Annual report Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 In 2022, the Scottish Government commissioned DHI to establish the DMHIC, launched in March 2022 to support Action 15.7 of the Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan through digital innovation. This report, by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), outlines DMHIC's progress from August 2023 to July 2024. Read the report Digital and Data Across Scotland - new report DHI is excited to contribute to this special report on Scotland's digital healthcare landscape. HTN explores the current and future state of digital healthcare, featuring insights from the Scottish Government, NHS National Services Scotland, and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Read the report DHI 10 Year Strategy DHI facilitates collaboration between commercial, academic, and healthcare sectors to expedite research and innovation adoption, leveraging its robust delivery history to support the goals outlined in its 10-year strategy. Read the strategy DHU Executive Digest Digital tools for the self-management of chronic diseases: Mode of action and conditions of market success. Read latest resource Daring to consider “The art of the possible" A Holyrood Magazine interview with our CEO, Professor George Crooks OBE. Read more The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) The RCE for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. Learn more Innovation clusters We facilitate an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. Explore our clusters #DigiInventors Challenge Inspiring and empowering young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial and digital skills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the digital health and care sector. Get involved Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Join our network Become part of an exclusive community, that wants to collaborate and transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Share your interests and expertise, to receive tailored emails to participate in activities that align with your preferences. Join our network Other related pages Our team DHI comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us Expert insights Dive into the latest expert insights and elevate your understanding of the digital health and social care sector. Gain expert insights Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Register to attend Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. 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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 Fostering engagement through creative collaboration Paper 2016 Start Now