There is a need when introducing new technology in health and social care settings to involve those who will use the technology, or be affected by it, at an early stage of the design process. Experience Labs employ a participatory approach for different stakeholders to share lived experiences, and collaboratively create ideas and solutions for health and social care challenges. In this paper, we propose that the participatory approach of the Experience Labs provides a valuable space for collaboration to explore the potential and impact of supportive technology in rural communities. Initial findings suggest that participating in Experience Labs leads to a better understanding of communities of care as established by individuals and support structures in place, and how these can be mediated by technology. < Return to resources Designing in Rural Highland Contexts: Exploring the Role of Technology in Facilitating Human Connections French, Tara and Blom, Jeroen and Raman, Sneha There is a need when introducing new technology in health and social care settings to involve those who will use the technology, or be affected by it, at an early stage of the design process. Experience Labs employ a participatory approach for different stakeholders to share lived experiences, and collaboratively create ideas and solutions for health and social care challenges. In this paper, we propose that the participatory approach of the Experience Labs provides a valuable space for collaboration to explore the potential and impact of supportive technology in rural communities. Initial findings suggest that participating in Experience Labs leads to a better understanding of communities of care as established by individuals and support structures in place, and how these can be mediated by technology. View resource Previous item Next item Designing in Rural Highland Contexts: Exploring the Role of Technology in Facilitating Human Connections Paper 2016 Start Now

Jonathan CameronBoard Member (Scottish Government) < Return to team Jonathan Cameron Board Member (Scottish Government) Jonathan is the Head of Digital Health and Care in the Scottish Government and has overall responsibility for the Digital Health and Care Strategy and major programmes of delivery. Prior to joining the Scottish Government in November 2019, Jonathan held a number of Data and IT roles in the Public and Private Sector and has delivered several complex IT and eHealth projects and programmes. His career in eHealth in Scotland includes the delivery of the Emergency Care Summary and Key Information Summary systems. Jonathan has been a CivTech challenge sponsor for the first 3 years of the programme and innovation has been a major focus throughout his career. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This Supporting Evidence Report accompanies the main Final Report of the DLS Phase 2 evaluation. It contains detailed appendices with monitoring data, survey results, qualitative matrices, stakeholder interviews, and sustainability analyses. Designed to provide transparency and depth, it underpins the evaluation findings and conclusions presented in the main report. This document is primarily intended for evaluators, funders, policymakers, and delivery partners seeking in-depth evidence and examples of practice across funded projects. < Return to resources Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REPORT Perkins, A., Dumbrell, J., Livingston, W., McCluskey, S., Steele, S. This Supporting Evidence Report accompanies the main Final Report of the DLS Phase 2 evaluation. It contains detailed appendices with monitoring data, survey results, qualitative matrices, stakeholder interviews, and sustainability analyses. Designed to provide transparency and depth, it underpins the evaluation findings and conclusions presented in the main report. This document is primarily intended for evaluators, funders, policymakers, and delivery partners seeking in-depth evidence and examples of practice across funded projects. View resource Previous item Next item Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REPORT Report 2025 Start Now

The Personal Data Store (PDS), or "Backpack," aimed to enhance service access and enable integrated, person-centred care. In partnership with Mydex CIC, NHS Grampian, and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership, DHI worked with MS patients and professionals to improve personal information management for better service experiences. < Return to projects Backpack - Person-owned Data Store Project impact Set a precedent for person-owned data store concepts which are now in development in DHI Exchange Person-centred vision at the heart of development Identification of key principles and the co-creation of four overarching concepts to shape the development of the Personal Data Store (PDS) The Personal Data Store (PDS), or "Backpack," aimed to enhance service access and enable integrated, person-centred care. In partnership with Mydex CIC, NHS Grampian, and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership, DHI worked with MS patients and professionals to improve personal information management for better service experiences. The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the ‘Backpack’, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enable integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by our project partners: Mydex CIC - a Community Interest Company that specialises in personal data management - together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information in order to improve the experience of accessing services and to understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. To meet these aims, DHI led a participatory design process with people living with MS and health and social care professionals. People living with MS were identified as highly knowledgeable co-design participants, due to the complex and progressive nature of the condition, requiring wide-ranging interactions with statutory services. Summary Analysis of the conversations, maps and prototypes led to a wealth of insight about the current experience and challenges of service users and providers. A set of principles were identified to shape the development of the PDS and co-created four overarching, but complementary, concepts to inform development. Concept 1: Mapping Interactions The Backpack should map the care interactions around the person, providing high-level information to make visible the complex network of professionals supporting the person. This could be shown as a circle of care or on a timeline. Concept 2: Health Story A 'Health Story' would provide a space within the Backpack for the person to share their story in their own words, using video or written narrative, supported by key dates and facts, avoiding emotionally draining and time-consuming repetition for the person. Concept 3: Smart Form Filling The Backpack could fill up with information as the person completes forms and automatically draws in data from existing sources. The Backpack could intelligently compare data against eligibility criteria, highlighting any appropriate services they may be entitled to access and verifying eligibility for services (e.g. Blue Badge for parking). Concept 4: Tools for the Specialist MS Nurse With permission from the Backpack owner, the system would notify the MS nurse of any changes in their condition or circumstances recorded by the person or their health and care professionals enabling the nurse to better prioritise people who may need their support and email patients via the Backpack. Impact & value Both people living with MS and health and care professionals were very positive about the concept of the Backpack, and saw how it could be used to improve communication and make services more person-centred. We also learned some general qualities people living with MS value from the people and services that support them. Services should be orientated around their personal goals and needs, and should seek to offer convenience to make everyday life easier. People valued services and places that felt safe and welcoming; and professionals who showed understanding about the challenges of living with MS, and were knowledgeable about the people and services that could help. Progress to date The DHI continues to develop and test the concepts outlined by building and developing prototypes in different contexts in our DHI Exchange programme of work. Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Backpack Report Backpack Research Project website Previous project Projects index page Next project

The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. < Return to resources Backpack Teal, Gemma and French, Tara and Bradley, Jay The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. View resource Previous item Next item Backpack Report 2018 Start Now

Protecting your data is our priority. Learn how our non-profit organisation safeguards your information in our privacy policy. Home / Privacy policy Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) This privacy notice explains how the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will use your personal information and your rights under data protection legislation. Please note that in some cases you may be provided with a more detailed privacy notice in relation to the particular purpose for which data is collected. This is to increase transparency where required and any additional privacy notices supplement this central notice. It is important that you read this notice prior to providing your information. Who we are DHI is hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government. It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde, as the host organisation for DHI, is responsible for your personal data in terms of data protection legislation (the controller). Information we collect and use about you DHI will process personal data in relation to the following groups: Industry partners; Health and care providers; Academia and education providers; Wider public sector services; and Members of the public (the potential end-users of digital health and care solutions). In general, DHI will process: Identification details (first name, surname); Contact details (email address, telephone number); Employment details (job title/role, company/sector of employment, workplace address, education, expertise and professional affiliations); Academic profile (education, research interests and other health and care-related interests); Technical information (including internet protocol (IP) address, login data, passwords, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website); Usage information (including information about how you use our website, social media and other services); Marketing and communications data (including your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, and your communication preferences); and Information to manage events/meetings (see Events below). In general, DHI will collect personal data directly from you (via our Join Our Network form or via email, telephone or in-person enquiry). Why we require this information and our lawful basis In general terms, DHI collects and uses personal information about you to: Deliver services to you and meet its legal responsibilities; Set up, administer and manage user accounts; Facilitate collaboration between members of the DHI network; Keep in touch with you (including by providing industry news and information about DHI events and services tailored to your interests based on the information you provide when you join the network, and if you have subscribed to marketing) Manage and deliver events; Comply with legal obligations (e.g. health and safety, equality requirements and/or licensing requirements relating to events); Manage and respond to enquiries; Maintain our records; and Process financial and non-financial transactions. DHI requires a lawful basis for processing personal data. In some cases, there may be more than one lawful basis that applies. We may rely on the following lawful bases, depending on the circumstances: Consent; Contract; Legal Obligation; Public Task; and/or Legitimate Interests. Where we are required to collect any special category data (for example information relating to health for participants at events), we will process on the basis that: We have obtained your explicit consent; It is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest (equality of opportunity); and/or It is necessary to protect your or another person’s vital interests and you are not capable of giving consent, e.g. emergency situations. Events In addition to the above, DHI may process the following personal data in order to facilitate attendance at an event or conference: Dietary requirements; Accessibility requirements; Geographical location (city/town/region/country); Passport and date of birth details (only where you have requested a letter from us for visa purposes to attend an event); and Payment details (including delivery and/or billing addresses). If the event is being organised with another partner, with whom your personal information will be shared, you will be advised of this when booking the event. Where events involve networking, we may want to share your contact details with other attendees. If we plan to do this, we will ask for your consent when you register for the event. To comply with requirements laid down by funders, DHI may also be required to obtain additional information about individuals attending events (age profile, sex, ethnicity & disability) to help us monitor our obligations under equality legislation. You do not have to provide this information, although it is always helpful if you do. Where this data is collected, we use this in an anonymised and aggregated form which may be shared with the DHI funders (as anonymous and aggregated data), and we do not use it in relation to any decisions about individuals. Photography/filming – at some events photography and/or filming will take place. If this is the case you will be advised in advance and at the event. Where necessary we will obtain consent. Video conferencing – When events are held using video conferencing applications, some personal data may be collected by the companies who own these applications. This may include your name, username, email address, your computer’s IP address and device name. Where meetings are recorded by or on behalf of the University of Strathclyde, recordings will only be retained for as long as is necessary. Where recording is taking place, you will be notified of this prior to the event taking place and it will be clearly visible to all participants during the event. For further information about how third-party applications may use your data, please read the privacy policy of the relevant video conferencing application. Disclosing your information Depending on the reason why you are engaging with DHI, we may have to share some of your personal data with the following third parties: Third party product and service provider; Payment providers; Other members of the DHI network; Funding bodies, for example, the Scottish Funding Council; and Events organisations. Data will only ever be shared where it is necessary. DHI use a third-party mailing application (Mailchimp) to send personalised emails to our network. If we use any third-party tools to collect and process personal data, we will tell you about this when you register (for example, DHI may use Eventbrite or Wix to capture registration information for an event). If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the law, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ ). Transferring data internationally If your data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will only do this where it is necessary and where there are adequate safeguards in place for personal data. How long your information is retained When we collect or process your personal data, we will only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Profile registration information/preferences will be retained until you advise us that you no longer wish to be part of the network. Where you have given consent for marketing, your contact details will be held until you choose to unsubscribe. Personal data collected in relation to an event will normally be retained for 3 months after the date of the event. Your rights Under data protection legislation, you have a number of rights* including the right to: withdraw consent, at any time, where that is the lawful basis of our processing; access your personal data and obtain a copy, free of charge; rectify inaccuracies in personal data that we hold about you; erasure, that is have your details removed from systems that we use to process your personal data; restrict the processing in certain ways; obtain a portable copy of data you have given to us in a commonly used electronic form; and object to certain processing of your personal data by us. *Please note that the ability to exercise these rights will vary and depend on the lawful basis under which the processing is being carried out. Please contact dataprotection@strath.ac.uk if you wish to exercise/enquire about any of these rights. 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This executive summary provides key insights from an online survey conducted by DHI's diabetes portfolio in Summer 2022, with 275 respondents primarily comprising individuals with lived experience of diabetes, their families, and NHS health and care professionals. Key themes include the significance of person-centred care, the necessity for mental health support, access to information and resources, and the widespread availability of diabetes technologies. Respondents proposed various innovation ideas, ranging from new care models to improved digital connectivity and self-management capabilities. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Savage, J. This executive summary provides key insights from an online survey conducted by DHI's diabetes portfolio in Summer 2022, with 275 respondents primarily comprising individuals with lived experience of diabetes, their families, and NHS health and care professionals. Key themes include the significance of person-centred care, the necessity for mental health support, access to information and resources, and the widespread availability of diabetes technologies. Respondents proposed various innovation ideas, ranging from new care models to improved digital connectivity and self-management capabilities. View resource Previous item Next item Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Report 2022 Start Now

Cate GreenProduction Manager < Return to team Cate Green Production Manager Cate is a Law and Business LLB and Prince2 graduate with a passion for innovative project management. Prior to joining the DHI Design Team in 2014, Cate was a Civil Servant, working as Programme Manager at the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) in oil and gas decommissioning, and licensing renewables infrastructure at Marine Scotland. Cate’s role within the DHI is to support the work of the DHI Design Team who carry out design innovation research embedded across the DHI project portfolio. She is based in Forres, Moray at The Glasgow School of Art's Highlands and Islands campus. Since joining the DHI, Cate has undertaken research on the challenges of planning in a dynamic and creative environment. She is interested in the positive impacts that participatory design has on wellbeing, communities and services in urban and rural environments. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? 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. Home / Master’s Scholarships Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline, and nurture future leaders in the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Scholarship details The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) awards annual master’s scholarship funding to DHI. Our 2026-27 scholarship window is now open. The deadline for the second round of applications is on the 14th of August 2026. We also reserve a small number of scholarships for January 2027 intake. The deadline for those applications will be in November, but you can also apply before. The scholarship value for 2026-27 is £8,229 per student. Funding is available both for Taught MSc and MRes programs starting in either September or January. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time study, we have options to fit your schedule. If have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on:  scholarships@dhi-scotland.com  . How to apply Direct applications from students are not accepted. Applications must be submitted by your course organiser. Eligible students should work closely with their course organiser who will use the DHI scholarship administration form to apply. For MRes students, a research proposal of no more than 1,500 words is required. Please ensure you read the privacy notice to access the Master’s Scholarships funding in digital health and social care. Eligibility criteria Students are eligible, if they can answer “yes” to all of the following questions: Determine if you are eligible to apply by answering the following questions with a "yes": Are you a British citizen, an EU citizen with Settled Status, or hold indefinite leave to remain status?   Have you been resident in  the UK for at least the last three years (proof may be required)?   Are you (or will you be) an ordinary resident in Scotland when starting the course?   Are you starting a new course?  If you meet these requirements, you can apply by selecting your preferred digital health and care Master’s course at a Scottish University and following the application process. Find out about detailed eligibility criteria on the SAAS website.    To be eligible for funding, your MSc or MRes dissertation work needs to align with at least one of DHI's strategic themes.   If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Eligible courses The funding is only available to courses at Scottish Universities. Courses should focus on digital health and social care or include modules on the digital transformation of health and social care services Funding is available for both full-time and part-time MSc or MRes courses.  Your dissertation needs to align with at least one of DHI’s Strategic Themes, contributing to the transformation of digital health and social care.  For course leaders It is the university’s responsibility to ensure that applicant students meet all eligibility criteria, and that the student is accepted on an eligible master’s course. Course leaders apply on behalf of the applicant student using DHI Scholarship Administration Form for all (MSc and MRes) courses. For MRes applications, a research plan of a maximum of 1500 words is required using a DHI Research Proposal Template.  To access the forms, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .   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.  Scholarships are awarded on a fee-waiver basis only and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses.  If the course fee is higher than the scholarship award, the university needs to agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. In cases where the master’s fee is less than the available award, the excess sum is intended to be used for supporting the student in their studies, such as buying necessary equipment or funding a conference trip to disseminate their research.   DHI will prioritise applications from dedicated taught digital health and care master's courses.  If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, DHI will allocate places proportionally between the applying universities, who will then select the most suitable candidates for the scholarships.  Once approved, your host University and the University of Strathclyde will sign a scholarship agreement and data-sharing agreement. DHI’s strategic themes for research To be eligible for scholarship funding, students must align their master’s dissertation topic to one of the DHI’s strategic themes. The themes in 2025-26 were: The contribution of digital health and care to Scotland’s Net Zero targets  Digital innovation for people living with substance use issues and/or supporting mental health and wellbeing Measuring the impact of digital health & care projects  Ethical and trustworthy approaches in AI and data-enabled health and care systems Digital innovations for long-term condition management and a shift from hospital to home and community settings Digital Innovation for social care and supported living in the community Digital innovation for prevention and anticipation of illness or infirmity Digital innovation in support of Population Health/Public Health including emergency planning and/or response Digital skills and workforce development in health and social care  Digital innovations for reducing healthcare inequalities We are particularly interested in dissertations that incorporate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, data, Internet of (Medical) Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and/ or Immersive Reality.  Potential courses If you are unsure whether your course is eligible for funding, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .  Previously funded courses include: University of Aberdeen MSc Health Data Science MPH Master of Public Health  MSC Leadership in Professional Contexts MSc Medical Physics Edinburgh Napier University MRes Master of Research Glasgow School of Art  MRes Master of Research in Design University of Glasgow  MSc Digital Health Interventions MSc Primary Health Care    Heriot Watt University MSc Biomedical engineering University of Highlands and Islands  MSc  Applied Data Analytics   Robert Gordon University  MSc Midwifery MRes in different subjects including nursing   University of St Andrews  MSc Health Data Science   University of Strathclyde  MSc Digital Health Systems MSc Data Science for Politics and Policy Making MSc Clinical Health Psychology    MRes Physical Activity for Health MSc in Public Health and Social Innovation University of West of Scotland MSc Leading People-centred Integrated Care University of Stirling MSc Health Psychology Get in touch If you have any queries or are interested in applying for a Master’s Scholarship in digital health and care, email: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

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. The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Innovate Today. Impact Tomorrow. All in for Glasgow 2026 The #DigiInventors Challenge is proud to collaborate with the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, bringing the energy, creativity and inclusivity of the Commonwealth Games into classrooms. Together, we're empowering young people to explore digital innovation through real-world challenges, culminating in a special Secondary Edition of the #DigiInventors Challenge, supported by Glasgow 2026. As part of the All In Glasgow 2026 programme, this year’s Secondary Edition will feature an official challenge set by the Glasgow 2026 team connecting young innovators directly to one of the world’s most exciting sporting events! This collaboration celebrates creativity, community, and inclusion, giving students the chance to engage with themes inspired by the Games and their wider impact. 2026 Challenge Questions Applicants should select one of the two questions listed below. The DHI’s preference would be for applicants to select question 1, which was posed by the Challenge 2026 sponsor, All In for Glasgow 2026 Question 1: Choose one sport from the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 and use it as the inspiration for a sustainable digital solution that helps improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Your idea should build on the legacy of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games , create a lasting positive impact, and consider how AI or other emerging technologies could strengthen your solution. Your solution should: Improve the mental, social and/or physical wellbeing of young people. Be inspired by one of the Commonwealth Youth Games Malta 2027 sports: Athletics and Para Athletics, Netball, Sailing, Squash, Swimming and Para Swimming, Triathlon, Water Polo, Weightlifting Use digital technology as the main solution. (i.e. your digital solution could be an App, SMART TV, gaming console, smart home appliance, wearable or peripheral device) Consider how AI or other emerging technologies could enhance your idea. Be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Contribute to one or more United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Have the potential to create a lasting legacy beyond the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Question 2: Identify a health or wellbeing challenge that affects you, your family, your friends, or your community, and develop a digital idea to help solve it. Suggestions for wellbeing challenges to consider: Health & wellbeing Disabilities Cardiovascular diseases Mental health issues Neurological diseases Gastrointestinal diseases Respiratory diseases Addictions Rural and remote – access to healthcare in rural andremote areas & island communities Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Innovate! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Resources - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! 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 Secondary School International Challenge

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is an international leader in the field of Research & Innovation (R&I) in digital health and digitising social care. Meet our partners. Home / Partners Who we work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is an international leader in the field of Research & Innovation (R&I) in digital health and digitising social care. Meet our partners. "The DHI team provided wide-ranging support to the inception, funding acquisition, successful delivery and reporting of the DYNAMIC-SCOT project. (-) Continued collaboration with DHI colleagues on next phase of this project - DYNAMIC-SCOT2 – and across our portfolio of activities is greatly appreciated." Dr Chris Carlin, Consultant Respiratory Physician and NRS Senior Investigator, NHS GGC "Our partnership (with DHI) is focussed on educating our health and social care delivery teams on new developments impacting the digitisation of the sector. We’re also identifying ways to create agility in our curriculum offer and developing vocational pathways into employment. This year saw our first involvement in the DigiInventors Challenge, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our relationship develops, as our partnership deepens." Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM, City of Glasgow College "The Innovation Cluster plays a significant role promoting and coordinating innovation activity in Digital Mental Health across Scotland. The Cluster provides a focal point while providing a dedicated, consistency of approach that will shape the innovation landscape for years to come creating the right environment for innovation to flourish." Chris Wright, Scottish Government National Advisor for Digital Mental Health/ Head of Programme Digital Mental Health "UHI Moray are delighted to have the RCE Demonstrator and Simulation environment housed at our Elgin facility, a building that is dedicated to Life Science and Innovation, we look forward to working with DHI as part of the Moray Growth Deal to bring innovation, job opportunities and skills to the region" David Patterson Principal and Chief Executive, UHI Moray "Our partnership (with DHI) is focussed on educating our health and social care delivery teams on new developments impacting the digitisation of the sector. We’re also identifying ways to create agility in our curriculum offer and developing vocational pathways into employment. This year saw our first involvement in the DigiInventors Challenge, and we’re looking forward to seeing how our relationship develops, as our partnership deepens." Stuart McDowall, Head of Innovation & STEM, City of Glasgow College Filter by Type of partner Academia/ Education Health & Care Provider Industry Other Wider Public Sector Services Aberdeenshire Council Collaborative partner involved in the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing project, supporting the establishment of a national mental health collaborative for Scotland. Abertay University Collaborative partner in the My Cancer mAI project. Recipient of DHI Master's funding. Alcohol and Drugs Action Partner in the BRAVE/ Here4u Project. All Policies For A Healthy Europe DHI is an All Policies for a Healthy Europe Coalition Partner, an intersectoral initiative of NGOs, think tanks, associations, companies, and individuals with a mission to put citizens’ health & well-being at the heart of European policymaking. Anglia Ruskin University Collaborative partner in NHS Clinical Entrepreneurship Programme (CEP). Archangel Collaborative industry partner in the Moray Growth Deal. Asthma UK Collaborative partner involved in the Next Generation Asthma project. Ayrshire College Collaborative partner in the FUTUREquipped project. Bardy Dx Collaborative industry partner involved in the Atrial Fibrillation project. Basque Foundation for Health Research and Innovation (BIOEF) Collaborative partner involved in the Tittan Interreg Europe project activity. Borders College Collaborative partner in the FUTUREquipped project. British Heart Foundation Ran exploratory sessions around community cardiovascular risk improvement. Built Environment SmarterTransformation (BE-ST) Scottish innovation centre and collaborative partner on joint innovation centre programme activity. CENSIS Scottish innovation centre and collaborative partner on joint innovation centre programme activity. Care Inspectorate Collaborative Partner on social care innovation programme. Cirrus Logic Inc Collaborative industry partner involved in the Smartcough project. City of Almere (CAL) Collaborative partner involved in the Tittan Interreg Europe project activity. City of Glasgow College Collaborative academic partner involved in the #DigiInventors Challenge Primary and Secondary Editions and development of future workforce in health and social care. CoSLA National partner leading strategy on Digital Health and Care with SG, collabortaive partner on social care innovation proramme and Digital LIfelines Scotland. Coalition of care and support providers in Scotland (CCPS) Collaborative Partner on social care innovation programme. First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

Joanne BoyleHead of Engagement < Return to team Joanne Boyle Head of Engagement Joanne has worked in both health and social care and has operational and strategic expertise across all major care groupings at local and national levels. She qualified originally as an Occupational Therapist but has gone on to work as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Coach and is passionate about the human factors in change management. Technology has been an integral part of all of her roles and she believes strongly in its ability to transform people’s lives. Joanne joined DHI in its inception and has proactively supported its continuous development. She is part of the senior management team and is responsible for stakeholder and collaboration management between academic, business and civic partners. Civic partners include health, local authorities and the third sector. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

In response to COVID-19, DHI, NHS GGC, NSS, and Storm ID expanded a web app for COPD patients to self-manage at home, reducing hospital admissions. The "Dynamic-Scot" project used asynchronous messaging and patient data for clinical interventions and machine learning integration within NHS systems. < Return to projects Dynamic Scot Project impact A web-based application that enables COPD patients to self-manage at home, reducing hospital admissions and easing respiratory service pressure during Covid-19 Project resulted in excellent clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences By August 21, 511 patients were accessing the service In response to COVID-19, DHI, NHS GGC, NSS, and Storm ID expanded a web app for COPD patients to self-manage at home, reducing hospital admissions. The "Dynamic-Scot" project used asynchronous messaging and patient data for clinical interventions and machine learning integration within NHS systems. In response to COVID-19, DHI worked with NHS GGC, NSS and Storm ID to support the wider adoption, scaling up and use of a web-based application to support high to medium-risk patients with COPD to self-manage at home. This was to keep vulnerable patients with respiratory diseases out of the hospital during a dangerous period and to take pressure off respiratory services. The original project, the ‘Dynamic’ project, was funded as an Innovate UK project. This ‘Dynamic- Scot’ project built on that work and its aim was to expand the existing COPD Digital Service more widely within NHS GGC and following a gateway review, seek further funding to onboard a second Health Board. The Innovation behind this project was the use of an asynchronous messaging digital service which provides remote support to patients and utilises the Patient Experience and Outcome data to support clinical intervention. Its clinical integration capacity supports the development of machine learning algorithms and as per the LENUS platform, can be effectively integrated into trusted NHS Systems in Scotland. Therefore, this was not the roll-out of an ‘off-the-shelf product’ but a well-designed digital service which optimises patient and clinical interactions. Summary "The DHI team provided wide-ranging support to the inception, funding acquisition, successful delivery and reporting of the DYNAMIC-SCOT project. That input was based on established relationships, a shared vision for health and social care transformation and preceding and continuing strategic advice and support. Specific inputs to DYNAMIC-SCOT included project and program management support, service mapping and implementation-effectiveness activity planning and wide-ranging stakeholder engagement building on DHI’s established contacts and expertise. Continued collaboration with DHI colleagues on next phase of this project - DYNAMIC-SCOT2 – and across our portfolio of activities is greatly appreciated" Impact & value Funding was awarded by Scottish Government in June 2020. The project was delivered through 2020 and 2021 and has been completed. The service was initially expanded across NHS GGC and then was later trialled in NHS Lothian. Work on refining the digital service to make the service as suitable for scale as possible was commissioned and contract managed by DHI and completed. A final NHS GGC toolkit was completed by the DHI Design Team a to support scaling as well as implementation in other Health Boards. Programme Management arrangements and reporting requirements were reviewed throughout the project to be sensitive to the pressures within the service through the pandemic. DHI then focussed its available resources on the development of the Funding Proposal/Business Case Project. The project was successfully delivered with all key deliverables being received on time and within budget by August 2021. This excluded the final evaluation report which was completed and signed off by the Project Board in December 2021 and outlined excellent clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences. DHI developed a proposal for Stage 2 funding which would entail collating wider data sets to continue with the on-going clinical evaluation as well as the refining the emerging business case. This funding request was successful, and this work has been transferred to the West of Scotland Innovation Hub and NHS GGC to implement. Progress to date By the end of August 2021, over 2000 invitations were made and this resulted in 511 patients accessing the service. with some patients enrolled within NHS Lothian as part of a small trial. The digital service continues to be scaled up across both health boards. The final evaluation report was completed in December 2021. Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Dynamic Scot Newsletter More information Previous project Projects index page Next project

Brian O’ConnorBoard Member (Industry) < Return to team Brian O’Connor Board Member (Industry) After growing up in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Brian developed his career as a consultant, manager and investor. Brian has worked in the UK, US and Hong Kong and has vast experience as a company director in a variety of industries. He is currently providing strategic advice to Governments, International organizations and companies on the challenges facing healthcare in general and specifically on the Connected Health opportunity. Brian created the European Connected Health Alliance, a not-for-profit organisation which connects Governments, Industry, Research Institutes, Health Services, Patient Groups, etc. The Mission is to listen to the needs of patients and citizens and to introduce solutions, to provide better care. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

DHI Carbon Emissions Baseline 2024/25 outlines the organisation's first operational carbon footprint, establishing a baseline across Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. The report identifies key sources of emissions, presents initial findings, and provides practical recommendations to help DHI reduce its environmental impact and support its journey towards Net Zero. < Return to resources DHI Carbon Emissions Baseline 2024/25 DHI Carbon Emissions Baseline 2024/25 outlines the organisation's first operational carbon footprint, establishing a baseline across Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions. The report identifies key sources of emissions, presents initial findings, and provides practical recommendations to help DHI reduce its environmental impact and support its journey towards Net Zero. View resource Previous item Next item DHI Carbon Emissions Baseline 2024/25 Report 2026 Start Now

Kiera MilneGraduate Innovation Intern < Return to team Kiera Milne Graduate Innovation Intern Kiera is our Graduate Innovation Intern providing support in communications and marketing for Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre based in Moray. Her background includes a BA (Hons) in History and Politics from University of the Highland and Islands, MLitt in Digital Journalism from the University of Strathclyde and experience in news reporting and content creation. Kiera brings a strong foundation in digital storytelling, audience engagement and strategic communications. She is passionate about using creative digital storytelling to amplify the impact of digital health and care initiatives and help connect individuals in the Moray region. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Karen McloughlinProject Support Officer < Return to team Karen Mcloughlin Project Support Officer Karen joined DHI in July 2025 as Project Support Officer for the Rural Centre of Excellence and is based in Moray. With over 20 years of experience working in healthcare, she has developed a strong focus on community-led projects that champion person-centred care and ensure individuals have fair access to services that support their wellbeing. Her deep commitment to co-designed healthcare solutions is strengthened by her recent HND in Design and Innovation, and ongoing degree studies. She brings a passion for design and meaningful change—believing that the most effective services emerge when citizens are at the heart of shaping them. She is enthusiastic about supporting the transformational work of the Moray Growth Deal and contributing to DHI’s mission to create impactful, locally informed digital health and care innovations that reflect the real needs of the community. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

RAiSE (Raising Aspirations in Science Education) is a national programme in Scotland that empowers primary teachers to deliver high-quality STEM education by building confidence, skills, and professional networks. It is a collaboration between Education Scotland, The Wood Foundation, the Scottish Government, and local authorities. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Michelle MacDonaldProject Support Officer < Return to team Michelle MacDonald Project Support Officer Michelle joined DHI in June 2024 as Programme Support Officer for the Rural Centre of Excellence and is based in Moray where she is originally from. She has worked in many administrative, accounting and customer focussed roles for almost 30 years across a wide variety of sectors and has some personal knowledge about the issues faced by citizens, carers, and clinicians in Moray. Michelle is passionate about engaging with her own community to identify health and wellbeing problems and opportunities to co-design person centred digital solutions. She is excited to be part of the Moray Growth Deal and future digital health and care innovations. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page