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

Dave MoretonConsultant Support < Return to team Dave Moreton Consultant Support Dave is the Project Manager for the Digital Products and Services workstream within the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme and works as consultancy support for DHI. He has extensive experience in Project and Programme Management and previous work for DHI includes; Interim Programme Manager for the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health & Care Innovation, and DHI Exchange Process Redesign. Prior to joining DHI Dave worked in Programme and Project Management in the Public and Private Sectors for over 30 years. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Dr Jay BradleyResearch Fellow < Return to team Dr Jay Bradley Research Fellow Jay’s research is in participatory methods for the design, development and evaluation of future technologies and services. Jay delivers projects working alongside NHS Scotland’s health boards, Scottish policymakers and Scotland’s citizens. For example: the co-design of national services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; the participatory design of NHS Grampian’s in-patient record-keeping system and the simulation and demonstration of innovative digital health and care infrastructure. He is currently a Research Fellow within the School of Innovation and Technology at The Glasgow School of Art. Previously his research was in human-computer interaction and he has a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. He also has several years of commercial experience in designing and developing novel digital technologies. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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 Digital Diabetes IDDEAS and GDS Report 2018 Start Now

Development and testing of a digital enabled Community Occupational Therapy (OT) pathway using digital tools such as AskSARA to support self-assessment, improve triage and reduce waiting times. Living Lab 2B: Community Occupational Therapy Pathway Project impact Reduces waiting times and improves access to support by enabling earlier intervention and self-management for people with low to moderate needs Frees up clinical capacity by shifting administrative tasks to digital workflows, allowing Occupational Therapists to focus on direct patient care. Improves service user experience through clearer information, better triage, and more transparent access to the right level of care at the right time. Development and testing of a digital enabled Community Occupational Therapy (OT) pathway using digital tools such as AskSARA to support self-assessment, improve triage and reduce waiting times. This project is developing a digitally enabled Community Occupational Therapy Pathway in Moray to reduce long waiting times and improve access to support. By introducing tools like AskSARA for self-assessment and digital triage, it aims to streamline referrals, support self-management, and create a more efficient, person-centred service. Summary The project has potential to deliver significant benefits across the health and care system, including: • Earlier intervention and prevention: Enables individuals to access advice and solutions sooner, reducing deterioration in functional ability. • Improved service efficiency: Digital triage and structured data capture reduce administrative burden and streamline referral processes. • Better use of workforce capacity: Occupational Therapists can spend more time delivering clinical care rather than administrative tasks. • Enhanced user experience: Clearer information, improved access routes, and self-management tools empower service users. • System level value: Supports integration, data sharing, and more consistent decision making across services. Impact & value Extensive stakeholder engagement has taken place with Community Occupational Therapy teams, partner organisations, and service users to better understand current needs, challenges, and opportunities. Initial research, including an online survey, explored digital readiness, barriers to adoption, and areas where technology could add value. This work identified several key system challenges, including rising demand for services, workforce constraints, long waiting times, and inefficient referral processes. In response, early testing of digital tools such as AskSARA demonstrated strong potential to support self-management and improve access to information and advice. These insights informed the development and piloting of a redesigned pathway that incorporates digital triage and a red/amber/green prioritisation model to support more effective referral management and resource allocation. Evaluation is continuing, with a focus on safety, usability, and outcomes to guide further refinement and future implementation. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Living Lab 2 Poster Participatory Design of Innovative Services in Moray.pdf Tell Your Story Once- poster.pdf AskSARA Community Connections Previous project Projects index page Next project

NHS Tayside is reviewing its Child Healthy Weight Service (CHWS) and has engaged the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre to map the current offering and explore challenges and innovations virtually due to pandemic restrictions. Stakeholders emphasize the importance of prevention and early intervention, highlighting challenges such as lack of weight measurement data and the complexity of referrals, while discussing improvements such as better coordination and family-based interventions. DHI is developing digital weight management solutions and is open to collaboration with NHS Tayside. < Return to resources NHS Tayside: Child Weight Management Brooks, E., Bruce, A., Smith, P., Binnie, C., Lazcano-Ross, P. & Stengs, G. NHS Tayside is reviewing its Child Healthy Weight Service (CHWS) and has engaged the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre to map the current offering and explore challenges and innovations virtually due to pandemic restrictions. Stakeholders emphasize the importance of prevention and early intervention, highlighting challenges such as lack of weight measurement data and the complexity of referrals, while discussing improvements such as better coordination and family-based interventions. DHI is developing digital weight management solutions and is open to collaboration with NHS Tayside. View resource Previous item Next item NHS Tayside: Child Weight Management Report 2021 Start Now

This is a selection of projects to celebrate ten years of meaningful co-design at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI). We have chosen examples of lived experience engagements that informed concepts for innovating health and care across a range of diverse contexts and topics. We are a multi-disciplinary team of Design Researchers and Creative Technologists based at The GSA’s Innovation School in Glasgow and Moray. We work across urban and rural contexts – locally, nationally, and internationally. Our participatory design approach to innovation is person-centred, not technology-driven, focusing on understanding the lived experience of people and their preferred future ways of living and working. Participants with lived experience are supported to share their stories, challenges and ideas using bespoke methods and tools. Through visualisation, collaborative making, prototyping, and simulation we enable new ways of collaborative working and the translation of insights into future health and care products, services, and systems. < Return to resources 10 Years of Meaningful Co-design McIntyre, Don., Teal, Gemma, Bruce, Angela., Raman, Sneha, Bradley, Jay and Cummings, Marissa This is a selection of projects to celebrate ten years of meaningful co-design at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI). We have chosen examples of lived experience engagements that informed concepts for innovating health and care across a range of diverse contexts and topics. We are a multi-disciplinary team of Design Researchers and Creative Technologists based at The GSA’s Innovation School in Glasgow and Moray. We work across urban and rural contexts – locally, nationally, and internationally. Our participatory design approach to innovation is person-centred, not technology-driven, focusing on understanding the lived experience of people and their preferred future ways of living and working. Participants with lived experience are supported to share their stories, challenges and ideas using bespoke methods and tools. Through visualisation, collaborative making, prototyping, and simulation we enable new ways of collaborative working and the translation of insights into future health and care products, services, and systems. View resource Previous item Next item 10 Years of Meaningful Co-design Show / exhibition 2023 Start Now

This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Gastroenterology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 20 specialists’ areas and 9 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gastroenterology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gastroenterology services. These ranged from better support for patient self-management, the suggestion of a more dynamic relationship between primary and secondary care to better use of community dietetics. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gastroenterology 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: Gastroenterology Report Porteous, A., Blank, L., Schauberger, U., Smith, P., Brooks, E. This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Gastroenterology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 20 specialists’ areas and 9 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Gastroenterology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Gastroenterology services. These ranged from better support for patient self-management, the suggestion of a more dynamic relationship between primary and secondary care to better use of community dietetics. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Gastroenterology 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: Gastroenterology Report Report 2019 Start Now

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 Our Time to Shine: Empowering the Data, Information and Knowledge Workforce as a Driving Force for Digital Health and Care Report 2019 Start Now

The UK's digital economy has seen significant growth, with a 53% increase in new companies formed since 2010. The sector contributes 6% to the total UK economy. As technology advances, there's a rising demand for digital skills across various industries. Additionally, the shift towards online government services emphasizes the need for citizens to possess digital skills. It's crucial not only to enhance the skills of users but also to focus on improving the digital capabilities of innovators. < Return to resources Digital Skills for the UK Economy Morrison, Ciarán and Rooney, Laura The UK's digital economy has seen significant growth, with a 53% increase in new companies formed since 2010. The sector contributes 6% to the total UK economy. As technology advances, there's a rising demand for digital skills across various industries. Additionally, the shift towards online government services emphasizes the need for citizens to possess digital skills. It's crucial not only to enhance the skills of users but also to focus on improving the digital capabilities of innovators. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Skills for the UK Economy Executive summary 2017 Start Now

The research report explores the role of Smart Housing in supporting health and care in Scotland. < Return to resources Supporting Health and Wellbeing: Can Smart Housing Help Revolutionise Health and Care? Morrison, Ciarán The research report explores the role of Smart Housing in supporting health and care in Scotland. View resource Previous item Next item Supporting Health and Wellbeing: Can Smart Housing Help Revolutionise Health and Care? Report 2018 Start Now

In current medical literature, there's widespread mention of citizen empowerment and person-centered care, yet implementing these concepts poses a significant challenge. Amid rising demand and limited resources in healthcare, the realization is dawning that technology-enabled care could offer sustainable solutions. While consumer electronics companies have long prioritized customer satisfaction through hassle-free, personalized interactions, the healthcare system lags behind in adopting similar approaches, prompting reflection on this disparity. < Return to resources Thoughts on Citizen Empowerment and Person-centred Care Crooks, George In current medical literature, there's widespread mention of citizen empowerment and person-centered care, yet implementing these concepts poses a significant challenge. Amid rising demand and limited resources in healthcare, the realization is dawning that technology-enabled care could offer sustainable solutions. While consumer electronics companies have long prioritized customer satisfaction through hassle-free, personalized interactions, the healthcare system lags behind in adopting similar approaches, prompting reflection on this disparity. View resource Previous item Next item Thoughts on Citizen Empowerment and Person-centred Care Blog post 2018 Start Now

This is a blog post introducing readers to the DHI's Demonstration and Simulation Environment. DHI is examining how services can be redesigned to prioritize citizen-centeredness, accessibility, and usability. The ongoing "Future of Care" challenge is in its scoping stage, focusing on leveraging digital data sharing, communication, and coordination to enhance citizen-centered and integrated health and care services. Use cases from other DHI challenges are being incorporated to ensure broad applicability of the solutions across various service types. < Return to resources DHI's Key Areas of Exploration Chute, Chaloner This is a blog post introducing readers to the DHI's Demonstration and Simulation Environment. DHI is examining how services can be redesigned to prioritize citizen-centeredness, accessibility, and usability. The ongoing "Future of Care" challenge is in its scoping stage, focusing on leveraging digital data sharing, communication, and coordination to enhance citizen-centered and integrated health and care services. Use cases from other DHI challenges are being incorporated to ensure broad applicability of the solutions across various service types. View resource Previous item Next item DHI's Key Areas of Exploration Blog post 2018 Start Now

South Lanarkshire Council is one of Scotland's largest local authorities, serving a diverse area that includes Hamilton, East Kilbride, Rutherglen, Cambuslang and rural Clydesdale. Headquartered in Hamilton, it employs around 16,000 staff and manages an annual budget of almost £1 billion. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Protecting your data is our priority. Learn how our non-profit organisation safeguards your information in our privacy policy. Privacy policy Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) This privacy notice explains how the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will use your personal information and your rights under data protection legislation. Please note that in some cases you may be provided with a more detailed privacy notice in relation to the particular purpose for which data is collected. This is to increase transparency where required and any additional privacy notices supplement this central notice. It is important that you read this notice prior to providing your information. Who we are DHI is hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government. It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde, as the host organisation for DHI, is responsible for your personal data in terms of data protection legislation (the controller). Information we collect and use about you DHI will process personal data in relation to the following groups: Industry partners; Health and care providers; Academia and education providers; Wider public sector services; and Members of the public (the potential end-users of digital health and care solutions). 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In general, DHI will collect personal data directly from you (via our Join Our Network form or via email, telephone or in-person enquiry). Why we require this information and our lawful basis In general terms, DHI collects and uses personal information about you to: Deliver services to you and meet its legal responsibilities; Set up, administer and manage user accounts; Facilitate collaboration between members of the DHI network; Keep in touch with you (including by providing industry news and information about DHI events and services tailored to your interests based on the information you provide when you join the network, and if you have subscribed to marketing) Manage and deliver events; Comply with legal obligations (e.g. health and safety, equality requirements and/or licensing requirements relating to events); Manage and respond to enquiries; Maintain our records; and Process financial and non-financial transactions. DHI requires a lawful basis for processing personal data. 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The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Innovate Today Improve Tomorrow Secondary School International Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge 2026 Secondary School Edition Kuala Lumpur is delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre , Scotland, in partnership with the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur, Heriot Watt Malaysia University, and other participating stakeholders. All in for Glasgow 2026 The #DigiInventors Challenge is proud to collaborate with the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, bringing the energy, creativity and inclusivity of the Commonwealth Games into classrooms. Together, we're empowering young people to explore digital innovation through real-world challenges, culminating in a special Secondary Edition of the #DigiInventors Challenge, supported by Glasgow 2026. As part of the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, this year’s Secondary Edition will feature an official challenge set by the Glasgow 2026 team connecting young innovators directly to one of the world’s most exciting sporting events! This collaboration celebrates creativity, community, and inclusion, giving students the chance to engage with themes inspired by the Games and their wider impact. 2026 Challenge Questions Applicants should select one of the two questions listed below. The DHI’s preference would be for applicants to select question 1, which was posed by the Challenge 2026 sponsor, All In for Glasgow 2026. Question 1: Choose one sport from the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 and use it as the inspiration for a sustainable digital solution that helps improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Your idea should build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games , create a lasting positive impact, and consider how AI or other emerging technologies could strengthen your solution. Your solution should: Improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Be inspired by one of the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 sports: Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Sailing, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo, Weightlifting Use digital technology as the main solution. (i.e. your digital solution could be an App, SMART TV, gaming console, smart home appliance, wearable or peripheral device) Consider how AI or other emerging technologies could enhance your idea. Be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Have the potential to create a lasting legacy beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Question 2: Identify a health or wellbeing challenge that affects you, your family, your friends, or your community, and develop a digital idea to help solve it. Suggestions for wellbeing challenges to consider: Health & wellbeing Disabilities Cardiovascular diseases Mental health issues Neurological diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Addictions Rural and remote – access to healthcare in rural andremote areas & island communities Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! 2026 Challenge Questions Applicants should select one of the two questions listed below. The DHI’s preference would be for applicants to select question 1, which was posed by the Challenge 2026 sponsor, All In for Glasgow 2026. Question 1: Choose one sport from the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 and use it as the inspiration for a sustainable digital solution that helps improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Your idea should build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, create a lasting positive impact, and consider how AI or other emerging technologies could strengthen your solution. Your solution should: Improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Be inspired by one of the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 sports: Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Sailing, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo, Weightlifting Use digital technology as the main solution. (i.e. your digital solution could be an App, SMART TV, gaming console, smart home appliance, wearable or peripheral device) Consider how AI or other emerging technologies could enhance your idea. Be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Have the potential to create a lasting legacy beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Question 2: Identify a health or wellbeing challenge that affects you, your family, your friends, or your community, and develop a digital idea to help solve it. Suggestions for wellbeing challenges to consider: Health & wellbeing Disabilities Cardiovascular diseases Mental health issues Neurological diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Addictions Rural and remote – access to healthcare in rural andremote areas & island communities Timeline and Key Dates Official Launch Monday14 September 2026 Entry deadline Friday, 16 October 2026 Shortlisting Monday, 19 Friday - 23 October 2026 Finalists announced Monday, 26 October 2026 Boot camps Monday, 23 November 2026, 1000 - 1300 Tuesday, 24 November 2026, 1000 - 1300 Final Wednesday, 25 November 2026, 1000 - 1300 Winners announced TBC Award ceremonies TBC Ready, Set, Innovate! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Resources - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Individual Prize provided by delivery partners Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Submit your application (Deadline 16 October 2026) Strategic Partners #DigiInventors Challenge 2026 Secondary School Edition - Kuala Lumpur - Privacy Notice and 2026 Rules .

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 Community Mental Health and Wellbeing: What Does Gold Standard Look Like? Design Workshop Report Report 2020 Start Now

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This research reports looks at examples of computable medical records around the world in 2016. Computable records are set to drive the evolution of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), aiming for interoperability, portability, and comprehensive health data. These records, readable by humans and machines, will contain a patient's entire medical history and declare their fidelity level, ensuring users can assess completeness and accuracy. Unique and ideally open-source, these records will support a health status scoring system and facilitate adoption across various stakeholders. < Return to resources Computable Records: The Next Generation of the EMR Conversation Rimpiläinen, Sanna This research reports looks at examples of computable medical records around the world in 2016. Computable records are set to drive the evolution of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), aiming for interoperability, portability, and comprehensive health data. These records, readable by humans and machines, will contain a patient's entire medical history and declare their fidelity level, ensuring users can assess completeness and accuracy. Unique and ideally open-source, these records will support a health status scoring system and facilitate adoption across various stakeholders. View resource Previous item Next item Computable Records: The Next Generation of the EMR Conversation Report 2015 Start Now

This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to contact us – we're here to help. Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. We understand that navigating the world of digital health and social care innovation can raise many questions. This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to email us – we're here to help. What is digital health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) defines digital health and social care innovation as the strategic application of technological advancements to empower individuals to more effectively track, manage, monitor, and enhance their health and care. What is digitising social care? "Digitising social care" refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g. converting a piece of paper into a PDF). In the example of social care, it would be the converting of all paper-based patient information into a digital format such as a Word document or PDF. "Digitalising social care" refers to the process of using digital technologies to enhance, streamline, and improve social care services. This includes implementing electronic health records, digital care plans, remote monitoring, telehealth, mobile apps for caregivers and patients, and other digital tools to increase efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care provided to individuals in need of social services. The aim is to make social care more responsive, personalised, and integrated with healthcare systems." What is the difference between digitising and digitalising (social care, health)? "Digitising” is a better-known term than “digitalising”. Digitising refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g., converting a piece of paper into a PDF). “Digitalising”, however, is used to refer to transforming processes and services into a digital format (like doing banking online). DHI uses the distinction detailed on the Oracle website . How is digital technology transforming health and social care? From reducing potentially harmful variation in clinical practice and avoiding clinical errors to driving efficiency and effectiveness in delivering health and social care services, digital technologies can support the transformation of health and social care services to be more personalised and focused on the real needs of individuals. This can only be achieved through the user-centred design of services and the input of digital tools and services that can support those tasked with delivering care but also work directly for the individual and their families requiring health or care support. Digital technology can support prevention, predict the risk of illness and aid early diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The potential of digital technology is only limited by our imagination and willingness to invest in research and innovation. What are digital health technologies? Digital technologies are tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data. They help us in many aspects of our lives - helping us to learn, communicate, play and importantly to make better health and well-being choices and deliver safe, effective and more personalised healthcare. What is the digital health and care strategy in Scotland? Scotland's first Digital Health and Care Strategy was published in 2018. It was a bold and ambitious strategy that recognised the health and well-being of the people of Scotland can, and should, be enhanced and transformed through the use of digital technology. In October 2021 an updated Digital Health and Care Strategy was published, to build on and embed the rapid advances that have been made, and to focus on enhancing and enabling citizens’ access not only to services but to their health and care data as well. The six key priorities covering Digital Access, Digital Services, Digital Foundations, Digital Skills and Leadership, Digital Futures and Data-Driven Innovation are supported by an annual delivery plan. For more details, you can access the strategy and delivery plan using the following links: Digital Health and Care Strategy Digital Health and Care Strategy Delivery Plan What is Scotland's Innovation Centre programme? The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is committed to long-term infrastructure investments in the National Innovation Centre programme. The investments aim to create transformational collaborations between universities; colleges; and the public and private sector. Innovation Centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry and with public and third-sector organisations to create economic and societal benefits. They also support skills and training to develop the next generation of researchers and knowledge exchange practitioners through master’s and post-doctoral level provision. SFC initially committed up to £155 million for innovation centres between 2013-23. The infrastructure investment approach represents a further significant, long-term, investment of up to £8m per annum across four infrastructure innovation centres. The 4 innovation centres are: Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) The Data Lab Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBIOIC) For more information visit the Scottish Funding Council website . Why are digital skills important in health and social care? Digital transformation is changing the way health and social care services are being delivered, creating efficiencies, and extending the reach and range of types of services on offer while giving service users more independence and greater control of their care generally. Successful digital transformation of health and social care requires not only an appropriately skilled workforce but also users who can access these services digitally. Everyone working in health and social care requires some level of digital capability, but the proficiency requirements will differ according to each job role. With digital transformation, new job roles and new digital skills requirements are continuously emerging in the health and social care sectors. Who does DHI work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborates with industry , health and care providers , academia and education providers , wider public sector services and citizens to co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions. DHI believes Research and Innovation (R&I) in digital health and social care creates sustainable services and develops future skills, helping Scotland’s people live longer and healthier lives and enabling the economy to flourish to meet global needs. Is Housing a focus for DHI? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with health, care and housing partners, and has a specific focus on smart housing and smart communities as part of our work Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, as part of the Moray Growth Deal. What services does DHI offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers the following services: An internal research and knowledge management service, which is available to provide (paid for) support to external project work in digital health and care, depending on availability. Different levels of support depend on the stage of your innovation journey. For opportunities that are closer to market and/ or are more aligned with our strategic priorities, we can deliver DHI Advisor Surgeries, Consortium Development support, Problem definition workshops, Design innovation workshops, Access to our Demonstration and Simulation Environment, and Consultation and Support from our technical team. Project and Programme management support, drawing on best practice methodologies such as PRINCE II, Agile and MSP. What is the innovation process model that DHI talks about? DHI's unique Innovation Process Model encapsulates everything we do to support Research & Innovation (R&I). It focuses on 5 key stages with a learn and share element that runs through all stages: Explore & engage Initiate & develop Iterate & scale Embed & adopt Commercialise The model is underpinned by a range of core capabilities and expert knowledge built upon a foundation of experience in the health and social care context. DHI combines world-class digital health and social care expertise, design innovation, research and knowledge exchange. We utilise the quadruple helix model to empower and connect people/ citizens and organisations to collaborate on projects that transform ideas into real practical solutions. Our team is skilled in facilitating complex projects and building strong partnerships to drive digital innovation in health and social care. Our effective partnership model brings together industry, health and care providers, academia and education providers, wider public services and citizens to collaborate and solve key demand-led challenges. Does DHI make digital products, and do you offer advice in relation to regulatory aspects of digital health? DHI works with partners to co-develop digital health products. In most circumstances, we would sub-contract delivery of any built products. For regulatory aspects of digital health product/ service development, we can provide high-level advice and signposting to appropriate resources. How does DHI support the development and adoption of digital projects with delivery partners (Health & Social Care Partnerships, Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Local Authorities, Third and Independent sectors) across health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with partners to develop programmes of work that incorporate co-design, application of our innovation process model; good project management techniques and digital service development expertise to shape projects which enable a trial of a service with robust evaluation. Outputs are generally an evaluation report and service model; potentially a business case or an outline business case for wider adoption of digital health and care services with a supporting toolkit. Toolkits provide all the information on the practical implementation of the service; a patient pathway, service model, templates and other tools to support replication of the service in other areas to enhance wider adoption. How do I get support for my digital health and care innovation? The best way to get support for your digital health and care innovation is to subscribe to the DHI newsletter and join our network. We have a 3-stage process to deliver support. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our network (by subscribing to our newsletter you will receive an invitation to do this) Tailored Support, available to companies that are closer to market and aligned with our strategic priorities. How is DHI funded? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, hosted on behalf of Scotland by the University of Strathclyde, a Scottish charity incorporated by Royal Charter (charity number SC015263), and having its principal office at 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ. DHI is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government . It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde , its host institution." Does DHI offer funding for digital health and care solution development? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI works on a demand-led basis where strategic partners ask us to help solve a particular health and care challenge. We reach out to our network of industry partners, health and care providers, academia, wider public sector services and citizens to create collaborative projects and apply for funding to develop digital health and care solutions What funding opportunities do you have? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Check out the funding page on our website for the latest funding opportunities. What resources do you offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources that are hosted between The University of Strathclyde’s Strathprints repository and the Glasgow School of Art Radar open-access repositories. We also regularly publish case studies, blogs and industry insight papers. You can access all our outputs in the resources page on our website. Do you offer funding for Evaluation and Academic Research? Yes. Periodically, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will have an open call for evaluation funding or for academic research, but this depends on our project portfolio. How can I apply for the DHI Master's Scholarship? Students cannot apply directly. Applications should be made by course leaders/ co-ordinators to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) on behalf of their students by the advertised deadline using the DHI Scholarship Administration Form. Visit the Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care page on our website for the latest information. Does DHI fund part-time studies? Yes. Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study and the second half in the second year of study. How can I stay up to date with the latest information on digital health and social care? Subscribe to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) newsletter for the latest news, events and funding opportunities across the health and social care sector. This will allow you to join our network and benefit from our clusters and programme of activities. Follow @dhiscotland on LinkedIn and X .