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- Chris Malarkey
Chris MalarkeyFinance Officer < Return to team Chris Malarkey Finance Officer Chris joined DHI as Finance Officer and has responsibility for the development, monitoring and reporting of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre’s 5-year core budget. Prior to DHI, Chris worked for The Bumblebee Conservation Trust while studying for a Master’s Degree in Business and Administration. This helped spark his keen interest in all things accountancy and finance as he hopes to pursue a chartered accountancy qualification. He has contributed to several different areas within the DHI, including leading the financial management of a growing portfolio of additionally funded projects and the development and improvement of DHI’s financial process’ to ensure robust levels of governance and audit. Chris has a keen interest in psychology and music with his honours Degree in Audio Engineering and background volunteering in educational environments and music charities. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page
- Questions page | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
DMHW 26 KEY QUESTIONS • Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about your role? • What excites you most about the future of digital mental health? • What has stood out to you most at the conference so far? • Why do you think events like DMHW26 are important? • Looking ahead, what gives you the most hope for the future of digital mental health? ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS • What first inspired your interest in digital mental health? • What is the biggest opportunity for digital mental health right now? • What is the biggest challenge facing the field today? • What impact do you hope your work will have on people's lives? • How do you see technology improving access to mental health support? • What role do you think AI will play in the future of mental health care? • How do we ensure technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection? • If you could change one thing about digital mental health today, what would it be? • Where do you see digital mental health in the next 5–10 years? • What advice would you give to someone entering the field today?
- Care 4.0: An Integrated Care Paradigm Built on Industry 4.0 Capabilities
This paper provides an overview of trends in Scottish health and social care policy, summarises an emerging Industry 4.0 toolset that is transforming other sectors, and then demonstrates the use of this toolset for optimisation of transactional healthcare provision. It then argues that there is little progress in the use of these capabilities for integrated, person-centred care services. < Return to resources Care 4.0: An Integrated Care Paradigm Built on Industry 4.0 Capabilities Chute, Chaloner and French, Tara This paper provides an overview of trends in Scottish health and social care policy, summarises an emerging Industry 4.0 toolset that is transforming other sectors, and then demonstrates the use of this toolset for optimisation of transactional healthcare provision. It then argues that there is little progress in the use of these capabilities for integrated, person-centred care services. View resource Previous item Next item Care 4.0: An Integrated Care Paradigm Built on Industry 4.0 Capabilities Paper 2019 Start Now
- LL4B Pro Forma | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
Smart Housing Proof of Concept - Information Gathering Questionnaire Insert descriptive text Contact Details Contact name* Email address* Phone number* Proposal Details Are you responding as a single organisation, or are you part of a consortium?* Single organisation Consortium Which aspect are you responding to?* Both construction and digital Construction only Digital only Please highlight any past activities which are relevant to this call.* Please outline your experience and capability in the UK.* This call is classed as R&D - please explain how you would be expanding your knowledge by undertaking this work.* To successfully address this call, do you require partners to fill skill gaps?* Yes No Have you previously completed any work relating to net zero initiatives?* Yes No Do you anticipate bringing in-kind resources?* Yes No We are looking for digital tools which have a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of at least 7. Is this something you can offer?* Yes No What is your interest in applying for this work, and how do you think it will help your business?* This innovation call will be delivered over the next 12 months (deadline: April 2026) - can you demonstrate that you have the capability and capacity to deliver?* Submit
- Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation: Leveraging Scotland’s Collaborative Ecosystem Thought Leadership Event Summary Report
On 4 June 2025, leading experts, clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates from across NHS Scottish Government, academic , research and Industry gathered for a thought leadership event exploring global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Lemonmint, the event explored with senior leaders’ opportunities for global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation: Leveraging Scotland’s Collaborative Ecosystem Thought Leadership Event Summary Report Michelle Brogan & Janette Hughes On 4 June 2025, leading experts, clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates from across NHS Scottish Government, academic , research and Industry gathered for a thought leadership event exploring global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Lemonmint, the event explored with senior leaders’ opportunities for global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. View resource Previous item Next item Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation: Leveraging Scotland’s Collaborative Ecosystem Thought Leadership Event Summary Report Executive summary 2025 Start Now
- Funding | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
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. 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
- Developing Young Workforce | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland’s careers and skills system. DYW is employer-led, and it’s our priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed. Get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce Scotland needs. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item
- HAIC | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
An established dynamic collaboration of academic, business and civic partners from the fields of policy health, housing and social care an in Scotland and beyond, come together to address the 8 grand challenges of ageing. Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates Scotland’s Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) on behalf of key partners including the Digital Office for Local Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Enterprise Europe Network and the European Connected Health Alliance. It is a powerful collaboration of shared strategic interests from policy, health, housing and care, enterprise in Scotland and Internationally with a common endeavour. Dates for your dairy This is your Banner paragraph. Use this space to write short, engaging text that will inspire your visitors to take action. Upcoming HAIC events HAIC builds on the principles of Ageing 2.0, which is an international , interdisciplinary , and intergenerational community that strives to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in ageing. To date, HAIC has been focusing on identifying, and giving a Scottish context to, opportunities within the Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges. We work with our partners to promote positive approaches to healthy ageing, using digital solutions and services to transform care. We have a wealth of knowledge , learning and experience to share through the membership of our cluster. Focus The current focus within the Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) is to: Create a collective of shared interests, expertise and skills Share information and support knowledge exchange Build collaborations that are greater than the sum of the individual parts Seek and solve demand-led challenges Identify funding/ host challenge opportunities The goal of this cluster is to develop impactful innovations that support and lead to improved health outcomes for our communities. By fostering collaboration among industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, and citizens, HAIC aims to develop and implement solutions that address the Ageing 3.0 Grand Challenges. Through these efforts, we strive to create a significant positive impact on the quality of life and health outcomes for people across Scotland. Overview Healthy ageing spotlight Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context The World Health Organisation defines Healthy Ageing as maintaining functional ability for well-being in older age. The Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges report identifies 8 key challenges, including Brain Health, Care Coordination, and Financial Wellness. Read the report SBDRP Impact Report The Social Behavioural & Design Research Programme Impact Report is packed with information about the Research Programme, our projects, what we achieved and there are links to videos and podcasts so that you can see and hear about our impact too. Read the report Adding life to years: healthy ageing challenge impact report Final report for the UKRI healthy ageing challenge demonstrating the impact from investment in academia, social enterprises, and businesses. Learn more Optimising care transitions for people with multiple long-term conditions report The latest briefing paper from the SET4 team reflects on their recent stakeholder engagement workshops. Read the report Technologies to enable independence for people living with dementia funding Apply for funding to develop a NetworkPlus focused on the use and development of novel tools and technologies to enable people to live independently with dementia. Apply here Resources Past HAIC meetings (Slides) HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch Presentations - 02 November 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations & Technologies for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Workshop Resources - June 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - August 2021 - UKRI HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2020 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2018 Past HAIC meetings (Video) On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 On-demand video: Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch video 02 November 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC relevant resources Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Kyösti Koskela Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Dr Adrian Smales Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Minna Malinen Game on for Healthy Ageing Webinar - Sarah-Anne Munoz Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2023 GEARED UP Exec Summary APRIL 2023 World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2022 - Global report on assistive technology Using design to innovate more effectively in the healthy ageing sector: Lessons from experts, investors and entrepreneurs Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Design in Innovation strategy 2020-2024 Ageing in a rural place - Centre for Ageing Better Frailty Matters Research project Centre for Ageing Better - Range of free-to-use ‘age-positive’ icons Centre for Ageing Better - Free-to-use Age-positive image library Older People, Town Centres and the Revival of the 'High Street’, Research Article by Judith Phillips. Nigel Walford, Ann Hockey and Leigh Sparks (published 22 February 2021) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities State of the Art and Future Perspectives, by Joost van Hoof and Hannah R. Marston in the International Journal of Environmental Health & Public Research (published 09 February 2021) Healthy Ageing Research Group - Wellbeing booklet with support and advice for older people isolating at home Keeping Well at Home Booklet Keeping Well at Home Evaluation Report The University of Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on ageing - Developing age-friendly cities report British Society of Gerontology Ageing Issues website & publications (published 09 February 2021) Scottish Government - Adult social care: independent review (published 03 February 2021) SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Full Report SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Summary Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context Wales Supporting Social Care Innovation In Wales Social Care Innovation Final Version HAIC newsletters Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 008 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 007 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 006 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 005 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 004 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 003 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 002 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 001 Contacts Joanne Boyle : HAIC Strategic Lead Chris Charalambous: HAIC Project Support To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant HAIC related assets and information with our network.
- Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept: Stage 2 Report
This Executive Summary presents findings from the End of Stage Report for the Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept (CHAT Stage 2), conducted by DHI and Scottish Care. Initiated in response to the escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland in March 2020, CHAT Stage 2 aimed to further develop the digital Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) for Covid-19, building upon positive results from a Stage 1 Test of Change conducted in June 2020. The report shares key learnings, reports to the Scottish Government Digital Health & Care Directorate, and outlines recommendations for next steps. < Return to resources Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept: Stage 2 Report MacKenzie, M., Lillie, A., Kendall, B., Morrison, C., Welisch, G. & Raman, S. This Executive Summary presents findings from the End of Stage Report for the Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept (CHAT Stage 2), conducted by DHI and Scottish Care. Initiated in response to the escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland in March 2020, CHAT Stage 2 aimed to further develop the digital Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) for Covid-19, building upon positive results from a Stage 1 Test of Change conducted in June 2020. The report shares key learnings, reports to the Scottish Government Digital Health & Care Directorate, and outlines recommendations for next steps. View resource Previous item Next item Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept: Stage 2 Report Report 2022 Start Now
- Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience
The ‘Digital Imagination’ series presents a collection of experience-led scenarios created from a synthesis of digital health and care co-design and innovation projects in Scotland. The scenarios articulate the potential of digital in health and social care – including the value, impact, and implications on future interactions and experiences. Each scenario involves 3 composite ‘stories’* told from the perspectives of people across the health and social care landscape. < Return to resources Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience Chute, C. and French, T. (2024). Imagining a digital dermatology future. Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre. The ‘Digital Imagination’ series presents a collection of experience-led scenarios created from a synthesis of digital health and care co-design and innovation projects in Scotland. The scenarios articulate the potential of digital in health and social care – including the value, impact, and implications on future interactions and experiences. Each scenario involves 3 composite ‘stories’* told from the perspectives of people across the health and social care landscape. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience Paper 2025 Start Now
- Midlothian HSCP TEC Pathfinder - Innovating in the Frailty System
Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (MHSCP) received Scottish Government TEC Pathfinder funding to explore how digital technology can innovate the frailty care system in Midlothian. Partnering with DHI, MHSCP uses design-led approaches to engage citizens, clinical and service stakeholders, and key partners like the British Red Cross and VOCAL. Midlothian HSCP TEC Pathfinder - Innovating in the Frailty System Project impact Development of a non-functional prototype to improve the experience of people living with frailty (family, carers and staff) Potential use of the non-functional prototype to develop a live prototype and services trial Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (MHSCP) received Scottish Government TEC Pathfinder funding to explore how digital technology can innovate the frailty care system in Midlothian. Partnering with DHI, MHSCP uses design-led approaches to engage citizens, clinical and service stakeholders, and key partners like the British Red Cross and VOCAL. The project began in 2019 and follows the Scottish Approach to Service Design (SAtSD). In applying this, this enables us to start with a ‘blank canvas’ to develop, without boundaries or preconceptions, what the best approach would be to redesign for frailty services, identifying some key barriers and potential solutions. There were a number of stages to the project: Stage 1 of the project ‘Discover and Define’ was completed in 2020 which gained insight into the challenges for citizens and helped define some of the barriers and areas of focus for the next stage of the project. Stage 2, the ‘develop and deliver’, started to design the solution using a combination of technology and service development. Through this stage, it was agreed that innovation was required to improve the early assessment process and reduce the need to repeat the same information to different services as the citizen progresses through the care pathway. Summary To improve the experience of those living with frailty for the person, their family, carers and staff, through the development of safe, reliable systems and pathways of care processes, breaking down the barriers between organisations. Impact & value Stage 3 was completed in 2023 which produced a non-functional prototype (non-functioning software that is a realistic user interface that shows the person’s journey through the digital service). This is a non-functional prototype of British Red Cross frailty assessment that can connect with VOCAL systems fed by a personal data store. It would in practice enable citizens to tell their story once at the point of an improved frailty assessment, add to the information and share this with the different interested services and staff and caregivers. Potential use of the non-functional prototype to develop a live prototype and services trial. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Read our findings from Year 1 Previous project Projects index page Next project
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- Living Lab 1: Supported Self-Management
A digital health and community-based R&D project demonstrating how supported self-management, lifestyle interventions, and digital innovation can improve diet, weight, and overall wellbeing while reducing pressure on NHS services. Living Lab 1: Supported Self-Management Project impact Delivered measurable health outcomes, with participants achieving an average weight loss of 4.1kg and improved lifestyle metrics through a digitally enabled, community-centred intervention. Reduced pressure on NHS services by shifting care into community settings, achieving a 43% programme completion rate—around double typical engagement benchmarks. Generated significant economic and innovation impact, securing £16.45M in additional funding and delivering an estimated £41.65 return for every £1 invested. A digital health and community-based R&D project demonstrating how supported self-management, lifestyle interventions, and digital innovation can improve diet, weight, and overall wellbeing while reducing pressure on NHS services. The Heart of Moray programme demonstrates how digital tools and community-based support can help people improve their diet, weight, and overall wellbeing. By combining technology, local services, and clinical expertise, the project achieved strong engagement and measurable health outcomes while reducing pressure on NHS services and creating a scalable model for population health improvement. Summary The programme delivered positive health, system, and economic outcomes. A total of 537 individuals engaged with the programme, with 230 completing the eight-week intervention. Participants achieved an average weight loss of 4.1kg and a 3.7% reduction in BMI, alongside improvements in physical activity, strength, and overall wellbeing. From a system perspective, the community-based delivery model helped reduce demand on NHS services while generating an estimated 4.7 Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), equivalent to approximately £93,000 in social value. The programme also achieved higher levels of engagement and retention than many traditional approaches. Economically, an initial investment of £395,000 helped leverage £16.45 million in additional funding, supported the recruitment of eight staff members, generated local revenue growth, and demonstrated a scalable digital health model that has since been applied across multiple campaigns. Impact & value The programme successfully delivered three population health campaigns across Moray and developed a co-created digital platform to support lifestyle improvement and long-term condition management. More than 500 participants engaged with the programme, achieving strong retention and completion rates alongside measurable improvements in weight, physical activity, and overall wellbeing. The project also established effective partnerships between the NHS, community organisations, and technology providers, creating a collaborative model for innovation. Building on these successes, the programme secured significant follow-on funding to expand obesity pathway innovation and contribute to wider national population health initiatives. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Population Health Management poster Mental Health & Wellbeing Living Lab Bridge Moray Poster Previous project Projects index page Next project
- Public Engagement Vs Private Engagement
Document analyses engagement in private vs public healthcare. < Return to resources Public Engagement Vs Private Engagement Rooney, Laura Document analyses engagement in private vs public healthcare. View resource Previous item Next item Public Engagement Vs Private Engagement Report 2016 Start Now
- Heriot Watt University Malaysia | Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is the Malaysian campus of the internationally recognised Heriot-Watt University, providing high-quality, professionally focused education, research and knowledge exchange from its purpose-built campus in Putrajaya. Opened in 2014, the campus offers a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment and was designed as Malaysia’s first green campus, incorporating sustainable features including a living grass roof, natural ventilation, rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient systems. The University combines academic expertise with strong links to industry and innovation, supporting the development of skilled, future-ready graduates in Malaysia and internationally. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item
- Digital Diabetes Dudes
The Dudes project explored young people’s experiences of living with diabetes and how they would like to be supported in self-management using digital resources. In the early stages of development, Dudes is an interactive online education site for young people living with type 1 diabetes, situated within My Diabetes My Way. Dudes aims to support young people aged 17-25 years to understand self-management for their lifestyle and has been developed by a collaborative team from Edinburgh Napier University, NHS Lothian and the University of Dundee. It was accepted by the DHI as part of an integrated ‘Digital Diabetes’ programme of projects seeking to develop digital resources to support self-management. < Return to resources Digital Diabetes Dudes Teal, Gemma and Thorup, Tine and Baillie, Jen and Johnson, Michael The Dudes project explored young people’s experiences of living with diabetes and how they would like to be supported in self-management using digital resources. In the early stages of development, Dudes is an interactive online education site for young people living with type 1 diabetes, situated within My Diabetes My Way. Dudes aims to support young people aged 17-25 years to understand self-management for their lifestyle and has been developed by a collaborative team from Edinburgh Napier University, NHS Lothian and the University of Dundee. It was accepted by the DHI as part of an integrated ‘Digital Diabetes’ programme of projects seeking to develop digital resources to support self-management. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Diabetes Dudes Report 2018 Start Now
- Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Final Report
This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design-led workshops involving stakeholders of Gynaecology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 13 specialists’ areas and 5 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gynaecology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gynaecology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information, virtual consultations for follow-up and dedicated vetting in secondary care to clinical cluster groups, and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gynaecology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Final Report Porteous, Alex and Blank, Line and Schauberger, Ute and Smith, Paul and Brooks, Elizabeth This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design-led workshops involving stakeholders of Gynaecology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 13 specialists’ areas and 5 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gynaecology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gynaecology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information, virtual consultations for follow-up and dedicated vetting in secondary care to clinical cluster groups, and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gynaecology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. View resource Previous item Next item Scottish Access Collaborative Gynaecology Final Report Report 2018 Start Now
- Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 1 Annual Report (August 2019 to July 2020)
The first year of Phase 2 of DHI has been interesting, satisfying and challenging in equal measure. This year has seen the successful closure of a number of projects, whilst others have further evolved and expanded as the results of our work have demonstrated real added value to the health and care system as well as real benefits to patients, service users and their families. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 1 Annual Report (August 2019 to July 2020) Hughes, J The first year of Phase 2 of DHI has been interesting, satisfying and challenging in equal measure. This year has seen the successful closure of a number of projects, whilst others have further evolved and expanded as the results of our work have demonstrated real added value to the health and care system as well as real benefits to patients, service users and their families. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 1 Annual Report (August 2019 to July 2020) Executive summary 2020 Start Now
- Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 2 Annual Report (August 2020 to July 2021)
This Digital Health & Care Innovation Cente (DHI) phase 2.0 year 2 Annual Report sets out the significant impact made by DHI over the last 12 months and our further planned contribution to: • the expansion of digital health and care innovation; • post COVID-19 Remobilisation and Recovery; and • Scotland’s Green Recovery. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 2 Annual Report (August 2020 to July 2021) Hughes, J This Digital Health & Care Innovation Cente (DHI) phase 2.0 year 2 Annual Report sets out the significant impact made by DHI over the last 12 months and our further planned contribution to: • the expansion of digital health and care innovation; • post COVID-19 Remobilisation and Recovery; and • Scotland’s Green Recovery. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 2 Annual Report (August 2020 to July 2021) Executive summary 2021 Start Now
- Don McIntyre
Don McIntyreDesign Director < Return to team Don McIntyre Design Director Working at the junction of design and technology for over 25 years, Don has been involved in the design, development and delivery of digital products and services with companies and organisations across commercial, public and applied research sectors including Virtuality (pioneers of immersive VR), Oyster Partners (now Digitas) The Fraunhofer Institute and Giugiaro. Don divides his time between the School of Innovation and Technology at Glasgow School of Art he is Design Director, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre where he holds the same title and with various companies as an independent Creative Technologist. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page













