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This project aimed to rapidly develop and test the Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) in at least two Health Boards/HSCP areas. CHAT supports staff in assessing, triaging, and accessing specialist clinical input for resident treatment. < Return to projects Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 Project impact Development of an adaptable clinical assessment tool for Care Homes and a service wraparound model Assets developed to support sharing of information between health and social care This project aimed to rapidly develop and test the Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) in at least two Health Boards/HSCP areas. CHAT supports staff in assessing, triaging, and accessing specialist clinical input for resident treatment. This was a partnership project led jointly by DHI and Scottish Care, involving NES, NHS Lanarkshire, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, DaySix and a number of care homes in the Lanarkshire and Glasgow areas. The principal objective was to rapidly develop and test a live implementation of the CHAT in at least two Health Board/HSCP areas to improve local operational decision-making in Care Homes, aid communication in situations where external clinical support is required and provide early notification of a potential viral outbreak within this sector. This project developed a care home assessment tool that supported staff to assess, triage and where appropriate access specialist clinical input for treatment of their residents during COVID-19. Stage 1 of the project was a Test of Change which produced a wireframe of a digital tool which was co-designed with citizens, service and clinical staff and stakeholders. This could be used to develop a web-based application (based on a Clinical Assessment Tool already developed by NES). Stage 2 was formally launched in July 2020 and involved the trial of the tool in a number of care homes in NHS Lanarkshire and Glasgow. Summary Impact & value A working prototype was implemented in two health boards, NHS GG&C and NHS Lanarkshire, with the tool initially being implemented in Cartvale Care Home (NHS GG&C) and Greenhills Care Home (NHS Lanarkshire) and later more care homes in NHS Lanarkshire. The number of assessments undertaken was low due to a number of factors including staff levels being impacted by COVID-19; outbreaks of COVID within the Care Home; staff recruitment and retention; prioritisation of the vaccine programme over symptom detection. The learning around the use of the assessment tool in care home settings and the sharing of information between health and care services was trailblazing at the time, and has produced a number of useful assets for future work around the challenges of care homes working collaboratively with NHS services. Furthermore, staff were very positive about the application’s capabilities and usefulness within the care homes and this was also recognised by the associated GP’s. 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 Care Homes Assurance Tool (CHAT) Previous project Projects index page Next project

This Executive Digest was the output from a Digital Health Uptake project webinar to explore the role of digital health technologies for people living with chronic diseases, with a particular focus on diabetes, the evidence frameworks that create the conditions for market acceptance of digital medical devices, and the most appropriate approach to evidence generation from the viewpoint of various stakeholders. < Return to resources DHU Executive Digest Reilly, Grant This Executive Digest was the output from a Digital Health Uptake project webinar to explore the role of digital health technologies for people living with chronic diseases, with a particular focus on diabetes, the evidence frameworks that create the conditions for market acceptance of digital medical devices, and the most appropriate approach to evidence generation from the viewpoint of various stakeholders. View resource Previous item Next item

Developing a digitally enabled universal service model to reduce type 2 diabetes-related risk < Return to projects Impact of the Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app Project impact A new information app and service model was developed to empower and enable individuals with diabetes and those at risk if diabetes to facilitate lifestyle change and improved weight management. This project supports the DHI Rural Centre of Excellence’s Living Lab for Supported Self-Management, focusing on digital innovations to promote community assets, cross-sector care, and personal data use for weight management and reducing risks of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The new Prevent the progress of diabetes web and mobile app is now available for wider use across Primary Care and hosted on the National Right Decision Service Platform. Developing a digitally enabled universal service model to reduce type 2 diabetes-related risk This project is a collaborative endeavours between DHI as part of the Rural Centre of Excellence, NHS Grampian Weight Management Teams and Right Decisions Service, which currently offers a wide range of decision support tools for Health and Care Professionals and increasingly enables access patient facing decision support tools This project was conducted in three stages 1) Co-design and development of the app in collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals. 2) Piloting and evaluation of the app with support from healthcare professionals. 3) Recommendations for a service model for delivery at scale and maximising impact, accompanied by further evaluation. Summary Successful development and pilot of a co design information app specifically to support Diabetes Progress and Prevention Evaluation results concluded App easy to Access and 94% of those who used the app reported improved condition knowledge and suggests that use of the app alone combined with personal motivation was sufficient for a third of participants to reach the stage of making or planning behaviour change. Service delivery models offered insights into how NHS service can offer different “ Service Bundles” to better support the needs of individuals who have different levels of self-efficiency with respect to supported self-management Project was completed over 12 month period and concluded in November 2024. The evaluation report has now been published Impact & value Progress to date Further discussions are underway to make the Make the App available for use more widely across NHS Grampian.. Develop a roadmap for collaborative development with the DHI Weight Management Living Lab – completed by 2025. Further testing and development of the Service Model - how to maximise the use of and to maximise the benefits of the app in terms of patient safety, patient experience and service efficiency 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 Main report: Developing a Digitally-Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes-Related Risk Report Annex 2: Initial Messages Report Annex 3: Report Annex 4: Dietitian calls - scores and freetext comments Previous project Projects index page Next project

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

A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. Home / Innovation clusters / Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) brings together partners from social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry to enable sustainable digital innovation. Through a collective partnership with national organisations, the DCCS drives digital innovation across Scotland’s communities through shared priorities, practical learning, and coordinated action. DCCS aligns digital care strategies and connects existing activity, helping partners to meaningfully implement digital technology to benefit communities across the landscape of care. It complements similar approaches in health, such as the ANIA (Accelerated National Innovation Adoption) pathway and regional Innovation Hubs. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and delivered in collaboration with national partners, DCCS provides strategic coordination, alignment, and knowledge exchange to support digital care innovation. The DCCS will focus on five priority areas that have been developed through engagement with national bodies, industry partners and care providers across Scotland, to create the conditions for a flourishing pathway for digital care innovation: Creating the Conditions for Digital Care Innovation: Developing a strategic framework/pathway that sets priorities, promotes service parity, and positions the DCCS as a trusted source of advice and alignment for digital care innovation. Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: Establishing a space where care, tech, and policy can connect, learn, share, and collaborate across Scotland, UK and internationally. Learning and Evidence Building: Showcasing best practice, consolidating evidence and leveraging funding opportunities for digital care innovation. Developing Resources and Practical Tools: Providing access to simple, actionable tools and examples to apply innovation locally. Workforce Capability and Learner Pathways in Digital Innovation: Supporting partners such as NHS Education Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to strengthen digital innovation leadership and workforce confidence. We are currently finalising the delivery plan for 2026 and more information will be available soon. Overview Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant DCCS related assets and information with our network. DCCS Resources (Reports) Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop: Report, September 2025 Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland DCCS Resources (Links) Future Health and Wellbeing - Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Contacts Professor Margaret Whoriskey : DCCS Strategic Lead

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

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

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

The #DigiInventors Challenge empowers young people to develop digital, design, entrepreneurial, and STEM skills while exploring careers in health and social care. By equipping them to tackle real-world challenges, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving. Bringing together diverse sectors, it inspires the next generation of innovators to design impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. The Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge inspires and empowers young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation, and STEM skills, while showcasing new career opportunities in the digital health and social care sector. We want them to become innovators, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to tackle real-world health and social care challenges. By uniting these diverse sectors, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving to create impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Introduction Open to young people aged 8-18 in schools across Scotland and the UAE, the Challenge encourages young people to create digital solutions for health, social care, and wellbeing issues, shaping a healthier future. Aligned with the UN SDGs and Scotland’s Net Zero and AI goals, #DigiInventors builds skills, sparks creativity, and fuels a future-ready talent pipeline for a $700B industry by 2030. Primary School: National Challenge The #DigiInventors Primary Challenge empowers P5-P7 pupils across Scotland to team up and design simple digital ideas to help people live healthier, happier lives. Delivered by DHI with partners RAiSE, City of Glasgow College and SSERC it sparks curiosity, teamwork and STEM skills - with fun prizes for the winners. DIGI Primary School Secondary School: International Challenge The #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge invites S1-S6 students across Scotland and the UAE to tackle real health, social care and wellbeing challenges using entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation and STEM skills. Backed by DHI and leading partners, teams research, design, develop and pitch their ideas with finalists attending an entrepreneurial bootcamp and competing for fantastic prizes. DIGI Secondary School Teaching 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 UN SDG, Net Zero And AI Ambitions Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as Scotland’s Net Zero and AI ambitions, the #DigiInventors Challenge nurtures vital skills, ignites creativity, and helps develop a talent pipeline for a rapidly growing digital health and social care sector projected to be worth in excess of $700 billion by 2030. By encouraging innovation and problem-solving, it empowers the next generation to contribute to global sustainability and technological advancements. Support The Challenge We are always seeking new sponsors and partners to help develop the #DigiInventors Primary and Secondary Challenges. By partnering with us, your organisation can play a pivotal role in shaping young innovators, supporting the development of essential skills, fostering creativity in digital health and social care and inspiring the next generation of talent into your organisation. Email info@digiinventors.com to discuss our latest opportunities. Challenge Opportunities Our Partners The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and UAE. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors Challenge has been part of our S2 curriculum for six years, providing students a fun and engaging way to develop invaluable transferrable skills. It sets student learning in real-world context, inspiring them to make a difference to physical and mental health challenges facing young people today – all while developing confidence, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and digital skills. Working with industry experts gives the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into potentially life-changing innovations. Sarah Wyllie – Marr College – Teacher The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow.

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. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Primary School National Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Big ideas start early! Our Primary Challenge is specially designed for young innovators in P5 - P7 across Scotland. It’s all about teamwork, creativity and discovering how digital ideas can help people live healthier, happier lives. Introduction to the Challenge The Primary Challenge invites P5-P7 pupils in Scotland to explore one big question: Can you identify a real problem related to people’s health or wellbeing, and develop a digital idea to help solve it? What the Challenge includes This challenge provides a fun way to learn about digital opportunities, entrepreneurship, design innovation, science, tech, teamwork and creative problem-solving in the classroom and helps develop critical STEM skills for the future. Pupils will: Talk about daily health and wellbeing challenges people face (e.g. healthy eating, staying active, managing stress) Research how digital tools like apps, games and smart devices could make life better Work together to plan a simple idea or solution Create a sketch or visual to show how it works Share their idea in a short written or video pitch Eligibility and participation Open to all Primary Schools in Scotland Pupils in P5-P7 Teams of up to 4 pupils (mixed stages/genders encouraged!) Each team must have a teacher or adult mentor to guide them Challenge timeline and key dates 05/01/2026 - Challenge Launch 27/02/2026 - Application Submission Deadline 02/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 - Judging Period 23/03/2026 - Winners & Runners-up Announced 28/04/2026 - Award Ceremony How To Take Part Step 1: Form your team, up to 4 pupils Step 2: Explore the big question and brainstorm ideas Step 3: Research, plan and sketch your solution Step 4: Use the resources pack to prepare your pitch Step 5: Submit your entry before the deadline! #DigiInventors toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Recognition and prizes All participants will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate and can use their submission to apply for the YSL Level 2 Auto Award. Runners-up get: Certificate for each pupil Fun goodie bags for all team members Winners get: The #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for their school Certificate for each team member Fun goodie bags for all team members A fantastic tech prize for each team member Previous winners Multi-ColourZ (Newton Farm Primary, South Lanarkshire) A groundbreaking app to support young people with colour blindness, featuring colour overlays, AI voice support, customisable settings, and a full colour reference and advice hub. JH Grow and Glow (Wellington School, South Ayrshire) An engaging wellbeing app for children aged 5–12, supporting healthy habits in sleep, nutrition, hydration, and exercise – all guided by a friendly avatar called Glow. Sweet Tooth (Carolside Primary, East Renfrewshire) An innovative dental care app for young people with braces, using Bluetooth chips to allow orthodontists to monitor oral hygiene remotely. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

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 Home / Covid-19 project hub The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) played a pivotal role in Scotland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving rapid innovation to meet critical health and social care needs. Through the development of cutting-edge digital tools, DHI provided vital support to patients and frontline staff, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery during an unprecedented crisis. In collaboration with NHS Scotland, government agencies, and SMEs, DHI co-designed and implemented impactful solutions, strengthening Scotland's ability to respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Projects such as the National Notification Service set new benchmarks in digital health, streamlining processes and delivering tangible benefits across the health sector. Explore this hub to learn more about DHI’s Covid-19 initiatives and how they continue to shape the future of health and care innovation. Covid-19 projects Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Community Co-management (Co3) Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 TITTAN & TITTANCovid-19 “A huge thank you to everyone at DHI for the efforts on responding to Covid-19. The DHI team have responded brilliantly to the challenge set and many have gone above and beyond to deliver or drive forward the tools and systems that have made a major difference to citizens and key workers across Scotland. The ongoing support from DHI is hugely appreciated and I look forward to continuing to build on all of the hard work to date.” Deputy Director Jonathan Cameron Digital Health and Care Scottish Government Resources Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Rapid Review of Contact Tracing Methods for COVID-19 Using Innovation to Develop Digital Tools for Public Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (booklet) Partners

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge, skills, and experience, in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. Home / Innovation clusters The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge , skills , and experience , in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. The aim of using a cluster approach is to create impactful innovation that will lead to improved outcomes for our communities. Innovation clusters represent a dynamic collaboration of knowledge, expertise, and skills from policy, healthcare, education, research, and business sectors, all focused on a shared purpose. These clusters are designed to: Address Demand-Led Challenges: By gathering and utilising insights, we support innovation in service and product design to meet real-world needs. Facilitate Co-ordination and Knowledge Exchange: Through connection and collaboration, we drive innovation activities and enable multi-directional knowledge exchange. Build on Existing Community Work: Serving as a clustering mechanism, we enhance the work of innovation community members across specific areas, disciplines, or tasks. Foster Collaborative Initiatives: By bringing together people and teams for ideation, projects, and other initiatives, our clusters aim to achieve outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. These clusters not only promote collaborative ideation but also ensure successful outcomes with significant potential impact. Key functions Several key functions are evident within our Innovation Clusters: Connectivity: they provide a dedicated space for interaction with the local ecosystem. These spaces can be virtual and physical and should attract a wide range of actors from within each innovation community and beyond. Knowledge management: they function as consistent points for knowledge exchange (within Scotland and between and across international partners) Activity management: they act as a centre for mobilising and progressing specific innovation activities. Purpose Active innovation clusters Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) A collaboration across industry, academia, and wider public sector services supporting the development and adoption of digital innovation for mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. As a singular virtual point of contact for Scotland, the cluster enables global connection with leading exemplars in Digital Mental Health. Explore DMHIC Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A collaboration across social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry partners, working together to support meaningful digital innovation in Scotland’s communities. DCCS provides a trusted hub where people can connect, share learning and access practical tools that support digital innovation in practice. By strengthening connections across sectors, it helps turn shared priorities into collective action that benefits the workforce and the communities they serve. Explore DCCS Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) 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. Explore HAIC Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) The Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) has been set up to encourage sharing knowledge, collaborating, and innovating across all areas of Home Hospitalisation. It is an output from the Interreg NWE CHANCE project which brought together a number of SME’s, Hospitals and Universities to develop a Home Hospitalisation Platform to support Heart Failure and is led by DHI on behalf of all other partners. Join DIH

Home / 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

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

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. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Secondary School International Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Launching August 2026! Get ready for the 2026 Secondary School Challenge! Starting this August, students aged 11–18 in Scotland and the UAE will have the chance to invent, create, and pitch innovative digital solutions that make life healthier, happier, and smarter. Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Invent! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Toolkit - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! All participants who submit an entry, can use their submission to apply for the Young STEM Leader Level 4 Auto Award (YSL4) – Scotland only for now! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort A fantastic tech prize for each team member All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Earn 3 insight points per pupil for each winning student that achieves their Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) Accreditation - Scotland only for now! As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. Home / Health and care providers Innovate with us! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. “Prior to the Pathfinder, we wouldn’t have had the design vocabulary within the HSCP to generate the interview maps. ...The paradigm of enquiry, a qualitative research lens rather than asking and seeking answers to specific questions or an appraisal of a service, was a conscious choice designed to help us dive deeper than normal and learn this skill in action by realising benefits in a test case.” Matthew Curl Digital Programme Manager Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. DHI deploys our core, national digital assets, including the DHI Exchange , to co-design change and remove barriers to the implementation, adoption, and scaling of successful innovation, to ensure service readiness is embedded into the process for all partners. 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 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 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 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. Elevate your skills Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Defining digital health and social care What we do DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service, technical, and business innovation. Discover how we do it