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Flora MacLeodBoard Member (IBM) < Return to team Flora MacLeod Board Member (IBM) Flora has spent over a decade building digital services for the public sector, largely the NHS. She’s an expert in creating complex health-focussed digital services that work for diverse group of specialist users, from people with complex diseases to clinicians working on cutting edge genetic science. She is a Design Director at IBM leading the Experience Design team for Healthcare and Life Sciences. Flora also has academic experience as an Honorary Research Fellow at Loughborough University, and regular guest lecturer at numerous universities including University of the Arts London, Cambridge University and Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma. Flora is passionate about evolving the digital technology landscape and workforce, supporting a diverse group of creators to innovate new and inclusive solutions to problems. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This report proposes a digitally-enabled, low cost prevention and support model for reducing type 2 diabetes-related risk and improving readiness for lifestyle change in high priority patient groups. The proposed model has been developed jointly by NHS Grampian Moray Dietitics department, Maryhill Practice within Moray HSCP, the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and the Right Decision Service (RDS) – the national decision support service managed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). It is based on an 8-week pilot of the RDS Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app1 combined with an optional 10 minute signposting and referral call with a dietitian. < Return to resources Developing a Digitally-Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes-Related Risk Brogan, Michelle and Walker, Jacqueline and Lockhart, Robert and Wales, Ann and Carr, Clara and Maclean, Yvonne and Savage, Jamie This report proposes a digitally-enabled, low cost prevention and support model for reducing type 2 diabetes-related risk and improving readiness for lifestyle change in high priority patient groups. The proposed model has been developed jointly by NHS Grampian Moray Dietitics department, Maryhill Practice within Moray HSCP, the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and the Right Decision Service (RDS) – the national decision support service managed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). It is based on an 8-week pilot of the RDS Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app1 combined with an optional 10 minute signposting and referral call with a dietitian. View resource Previous item Next item

This paper provides a high-level mapping of existing capability / competency / career frameworks relevant to the special data, information and knowledge workforce in health and care in Scotland. It is informed by: • Early discussions of the project steering group • Literature search • Interviews with strategic stakeholders It is anticipated that this initial mapping will be augmented through iterative engagement with stakeholders and finalised in the final SDIK Scoping Report to provide a composite overview of data, information and knowledge workforce capabilities to date . Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. < Return to resources High Level Mapping of Relevant Existing Capability/Competency/Career Frameworks: Appendix 2 Digital Health & Care Institute & Wales, Ann This paper provides a high-level mapping of existing capability / competency / career frameworks relevant to the special data, information and knowledge workforce in health and care in Scotland. It is informed by: • Early discussions of the project steering group • Literature search • Interviews with strategic stakeholders It is anticipated that this initial mapping will be augmented through iterative engagement with stakeholders and finalised in the final SDIK Scoping Report to provide a composite overview of data, information and knowledge workforce capabilities to date . Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. View resource Previous item Next item

This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Respiratory services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 16 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Respiratory 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 Respiratory services. These ranged from reducing unnecessary initial, return and follow-up appointments and improving chronic infection and sleep apnoea pathways. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Respiratory 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: Respiratory 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 Respiratory services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 16 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Respiratory 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 Respiratory services. These ranged from reducing unnecessary initial, return and follow-up appointments and improving chronic infection and sleep apnoea pathways. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Respiratory 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

DressCode is a non-profit organisation dedicated to closing the gender gap in Computing Science by inspiring and empowering girls through school clubs, online competitions, and industry engagement. Its mission is to bridge the gap between education and the tech industry, helping to build a more diverse and inclusive tech talent pipeline Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Catherine CooperSenior Finance Assistant < Return to team Catherine Cooper Senior Finance Assistant Catherine has been a part of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre as Senior Finance Assistant since June 2022 and has the responsibility of monitoring and reporting MRCE project’s financial performance. She holds a master’s degree in business management fields and is experienced in finance and accounting industry. Catherine is also a volunteer Treasurer for a local Parents Council Committee, providing finance support to be highly involved within education activity. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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Elaine FerrieProject Support Officer < Return to team Elaine Ferrie Project Support Officer Elaine is a Project Support Officer for Digital Lifelines Scotland and works for Programme Management Services within NHS National Services Scotland. Digital Lifelines Scotland is a programme supported by the Digital Health and Care Directorate within the Scottish Government and managed by DHI. Elaine has a BA in Business Management from Queen Margaret University. With over 12 year’s experience Elaine has worked across a number projects within her current role and previous roles within financial services. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Scottish Women’s Football is the governing body for women’s association football at every level below the Scottish Women’s Premier League, including youth games and the senior pyramid. SWF exist to support opportunities in football for girls and women across Scotland. They organise and run over 70 competitions and seek to strengthen the women’s and girls’ game by building resilience, visibility and increasing investment into it. SWF pursuit of growth is driven by the values of respect, friendship and kindness. They are determined to use football as a powerful force for positive change for women and girls in Scotland, both on and off the pitch. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Professor Sir Harry Burns FRSEBoard Member (University of Strathclyde) < Return to team Professor Sir Harry Burns FRSE Board Member (University of Strathclyde) Sir Harry Burns graduated in medicine in 1974 from the University of Glasgow. In 1984, he was appointed Consultant Surgeon and in 1990, Medical Director, at the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow. Many of his patients lived in the east end of Glasgow and it was this insight into the complex inter-relationships between social and economic status, illness and recovery that began his lifelong focus to reduce health inequalities. In 1994, he became Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and in 2005 he became Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. He was Knighted in 2011, and in 2014, the First Minister presented him with a lifetime achievement award for public service. In April 2014 he became Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Strathclyde. He leads a number of major, multi-agency projects and is a regularly invited keynote speaker. He is a member of the Council of Economic Advisors; a member of the Diabetes UK Board; Chair of the Wheatley Foundation and a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Impact Investment Advisory Committee. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Dr Lynne DouglasBoard Member < Return to team Dr Lynne Douglas Board Member Lynne is the CEO of Bield Housing and Care. She is an experienced executive and non-executive director, specialising in delivering service transformation, across organisational boundaries. Lynne uses collaborative leadership skills and effective change frameworks to work in partnership with stakeholders to deliver change across diverse work programmes. She is a strong communicator, comfortable working with all levels of staff and stakeholders, an ability to build effective relationships to realise results, enthusiastic about innovation and brings energy into work streams. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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Young Enterprise Scotland has been inspiring and equipping young people to learn, develop and reach their full potential through enterprise since 1992. Every year we support around 16,000 young people, from all backgrounds, to develop business and financial knowledge, entrepreneurial skills & ultimately become more employable. We aim to: - Enhance entrepreneurial attitudes of young people in Scotland - Improve the enterprise skills and financial capability of young people in Scotland - Strengthen the work readiness of Scotland’s young people. Our dedicated team are supported by over 500 volunteers from the Scottish business community to help realise our vision for Scotland to be a place where all young people have the opportunity to experience a rewarding future in work/life - no matter where they start their journey. We believe passionately in ’Enterprise for All’ and deliver a wide range of programmes to ensure our work can reach ALL young people. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Marlene HarkisEngagement Lead, Rural Centre of Excellence < Return to team Marlene Harkis Engagement Lead, Rural Centre of Excellence Marlene Harkis is currently a consultant working with the Digital Health and Care innovation Centre. She originally trained as an occupational therapist and later worked in social care as a senior manager in Glasgow and Ayrshire, with a focus on adult services and transforming older peoples services. Marlene has significant experience of collaborating with people using services and staff to transform models of support. This has included digital transformation and she has championed this in the different leadership roles she has held over the years. She is also passionate about continuous professional development and in addition to her original professional qualification has returned to study and gained a MBA and MSc in digital health and care. She is also a strong advocate of choice and empowerment for vulnerable citizens and is currently the chairperson of East Renfrewshire’s Self-directed support Forum. Connect on LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Pamela MooneyProgramme Manager < Return to team Pamela Mooney Programme Manager Pamela’s role is to ensure that the programme of projects is effectively resourced; that our processes and tools support high-quality delivery of the work (using Prince II Agile) and that we achieve the benefits and strategic objectives of the portfolio. As a qualified Programme and Project Manager Pamela has 24 years of experience in UK and international projects. Her career started in managing international development projects in Australia. On returning to London, she moved into the NHS and subsequently spent many years working across healthcare in England and Scotland. Her programmes have spanned public health, commissioning, and service development including scaling of digital health services including the ‘Dynamic Scot’ programme on supported self-management of COPD; and the European ‘Mastermind’ programme in Scotland which paved the way for a national roll-out of Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Connect on LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Bobby LaingGraduate Innovation Intern < Return to team Bobby Laing Graduate Innovation Intern Bobby is our Graduate Innovation Intern, providing marketing, communication, and administrative support across various key projects. His background includes a BA in Business Management degree from Glasgow Caledonian University and four years of experience in sales, marketing, and administration. Bobby has spent the last two years building his disability-inclusive fashion startup equipping him with a diverse range of skills he is putting to use, working as part of the communications team. Connect on LinkedIn Email Related Projects ! Next team member Previous team page Team page

Knowledge and Human Development Authority Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) are the government authority responsible for the growth and quality of private education in Dubai. They support students, parents, educators, early childhood centres, schools, universities, training centres, investors and government partners to co-create a global and innovative education sector. KHDA collaborate with local and international partners to ensure that Dubai residents can choose from a range of high-quality options when deciding on the best education options for themselves and their children. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

John Jeans CBEBoard Chair & Member (Industry) Related Projects < Return to team John Jeans CBE Board Chair & Member (Industry) John is a Non-Executive Director of several companies including Histoindex Pte and EM Imaging Ltd. He was previously the Chairman of Cardiff University, Deputy Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council and Chaired the Trustee Board of LifeArc. An advisor to public and third-sector organisations, he was appointed by the Prime Minister in 2014 as the Life Science Champion for medical technology. John has served on several UK Government bodies, including the Science Advisory Council for Wales, and was a founder and Trustee of the Francis Crick Institute. He advises the Singapore Government on Life Science matters and chairs the oversight Committee for their Diagnostics Hub. During an industrial career spanning 35 years, he held international leadership positions in Smith & Nephew, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson and Amersham plc. John headed the commercial function of GE’s Life Science business and was the Chairman of its UK Healthcare Company. He was awarded a CBE for services to Life Sciences, Healthcare and Science in 2012 and a Public Service Medal from the Singapore Government in 2021. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Bill KendallProduct Manager Related Projects < Return to team Bill Kendall Product Manager Bill is an IT professional with extensive experience in architecture, management and governance across diverse industry sectors, focusing in the last fifteen years on health and social care. Bill started his career as a physicist specialising in mathematical modelling and visual psychophysics research in military imaging design for the UK and NATO partners before transitioning full-time to IT architecture and strategy roles in Utilities and multi-sector engagements with a focus on health. As an Enterprise Architect working on ‘new business’ development, Bill has experience in digital service transformation through the development of roadmaps and pragmatic, multi-domain architecture development to evolve vision into sustainable change. Bill brings to the DHI an industry perspective and extensive IT skills to complement his innovation and design expertise, bridging between the demonstrator project domain and industry adoption at scale. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Aarya KunteResearch Associate Related Projects < Return to team Aarya Kunte Research Associate Aarya is a Research Associate - Innovation Designer at the Highlands and Islands Centre of DHI. She is passionate about designing services to make them tangible to people. She is committed to collaborative problem-solving methods to build sustainable rural communities. She believes in community-based initiatives and transformation that involve place-based thinking. Aarya recently completed her post-graduation in Design Innovation and Environmental Design from the Glasgow School of Art. Since then she has had a growing interest in participatory design and codesign practices for qualitative research. She aims to apply her skills for digital innovation in the healthcare sector, focusing on rural Scotland and healthy rural life. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page