Discover how DHI Scotland connects health, social care, academia and industry to co-design digital innovations that improve services and lives across Scotland. 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 Projects Research and innovation projects co-designed with partners to create practical digital health and social care solutions with lasting impact. 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 leader in digital health and social care, delivering research, fostering collaboration, and producing a range of academic and digital outputs. 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. We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and procurement systems. 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 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

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) provides complete oversight of the regulation and governance of the healthcare sector within the emirate of Dubai by designing health policies, strategies and standards for developing, regulating, licensing and monitoring the provision of healthcare services provided by the public and private healthcare facilities. DHA mandate also includes governing and managing health insurance, health investment, and health tourism services in the emirate in a way that stimulates steady health economic growth and enhances the health sector's contribution to Dubai's macroeconomic indicators. Furthermore, DHA is responsible for formulating and implementing Public Health policies and programs in Preventive Medicine and Occupational Health and Safety in a structured manner that ensures protecting and improving the health of Dubai's Population. DHA is also accountable for setting the Medical Education Strategy in Dubai and regulating the provision of medical education, clinical research and trials in coordination with the relevant authorities locally and globally. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

City of Glasgow College is Scotland’s largest technological and professional skills college. Its award-winning twin-site super campus in the heart of Glasgow offers outstanding resources and opportunities for students to gain essential skills for their future careers. Innovative approaches to teaching and learning enable personalised development across a range of subjects on campus and online. Up to 8,000 graduates leave the college each year ready for the world of work. The Scottish branch of the Institute of Innovation and Knowledge Exchange (Scottish IKE) is based at City of Glasgow College. Since its inception in 2017, Scottish IKE has been a key asset in developing innovation at City, through the initiation, development and delivery of partnership-led innovation and applied research projects. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

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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 develop entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation and STEM skills while discovering exciting career opportunities in the digital health and social care sector. Through hands-on learning, collaboration and global participation, #DigiInventors connects classrooms across Scotland and beyond, including our growing community in the UAE, encouraging the next generation of innovators to create solutions that can make a real difference. 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 All In 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. 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 Innovate Today. Impact Tomorrow.

During our stakeholder engagement in Moray, we identified five key themes to drive innovation in the region's health and social care sector. Using the Living Lab methodology from ENoLL, we are hosting workshops and interviews with practitioners and the public to assess current services, identify challenges, and explore improvements. Home / RCE - Moray Hub / Living labs The Rural Centre of Excellences has five living labs structured environments for collaboration, co-design and testing of digital health and care solutions. Each Living Lab responds to identified local and national challenges, whilst contributing to wider learning and impact. Living Lab 1 - Supported Self-Management Scotland has one of the highest obesity levels in Europe, with two-thirds of adults overweight and one-third living with obesity. This contributes significantly to long-term conditions such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and reduced quality of life. Supported self-management empowers individuals to take greater control of their health and wellbeing, leading to improved outcomes and increased satisfaction with care. In response, RCE in collaboration with industry and public sector partners, have developed a digital solution in Moray to support weight management and active living. The Personal Health & Care Record App will offer remote assessments, activity monitoring, dietary tracking, two-way messaging and personalised goal setting. This living lab takes a preventative, population level-approach, connecting individuals with the right information and support to help manage weight and reduce the risk of developing associated conditions such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Living Lab 2 - Long-Term Conditions Co-Management An ageing population, declining birth rates and increasing prevalence of long-term conditions continue to place pressure on health and care services across Scotland. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the essential role of digital health solutions such as video consultations, in supporting service delivery. Conditions including diabetes, heart disease and cancer are increasing across all groups, alongside growing demand for mental health support. Digital tools can enable individuals to better manage their conditions through access to self-help resources, symptom monitoring and timely support. The Rural Centre of Excellence in partnership with front-line staff and citizens across Moray is exploring innovative digital solutions that improves health and wellbeing, reduces administrative pressures and increase meaningful face-to-face time between staff and patients. This living lab is initially focused on supporting people with type 2 diabetes. The aim is to connect individuals with the right service at the right time, drawing on community-based support where appropriate, and ensuring specialist clinical resources are directed to those with the greatest need. Key partners include the Rural Centre of Excellence, NHS Grampian Dietic Service in Moray, clinical teams supporting type 2 diabetes management and Moray Leisure Centre. An innovative wellness platform, Heart of Moray is now being developed and tested. It provides a supportive community for people living with overweight and obesity related conditions, offering guided self-management and improved connections to local services. More information about this project and opportunities to get involved can be found Heart of Moray- Improving health and wellbeing together. New digital tools are being introduced, this includes an app within Community Connections that collects health and wellbeing data from devices such as Apple Health and Fitbit; a leisure centre interface that is linked to a personal data store, offering personalised local services through a leisure centre membership and an NHS Clinical interface which enables consent-based access to data and support from healthcare professionals. These tools will expand access to diet and lifestyle support in ways that suit individuals’ needs and preferences. This work is attracting national interest, with further development and wider adoption beyond Moray expected as the project continues to evolve. Living Lab 2B: Community Occupational Therapy Pathway Demand for equipment and adaptions through Occupational Therapy services has increased significantly in recent years. Individuals with moderate needs are currently facing waiting times of up to 18 months for assessment. This Living Lab focuses on developing solutions that enable citizens and those who support them, to access information earlier, understand available options and take preventative action. Tools currently in development include AskSARA, a nationally used self-assessment platform providing impartial, personalised recommendations for equipment and adaptations based on a short series of questions. AskSARA will be available through the Community Connections Moray platform, alongside information about the Moray Occupational Therapy Service, including eligibility criteria, waiting times and referral guidance. A referral management system is currently in development and is testing. This will be connected via the Personal Data Store, allowing users to automatically populate a detail referral using their existing ‘about me’ information, improving the quality of referrals received by the service. Triage supported by AI will help reduce the clinical time spent on referral management tasks. Living Lab 2C: Prevent Progress of Diabetes App Developed in partnership with Healthcare Improvement Scotland and tested with Elgin Health Centre, this project has contributed to shaping the latest SIGN guidelines for type 2 diabetes prevention and remission. This work has informed the development of both clinical and citizen-facing tools hosted on the Right Decision Service platform. Testing has demonstrated improvements in users’ knowledge, confidence and motivation to make positive lifestyle changes. Living Lab 3 - Care in Place The Covid-19 Pandemic has placed significant and lasting pressures on the health and social care in Moray, particularly within community care. Long waiting times, rural isolation, workforce pressures and challenges in crisis prevention have increased strain on unpaid carers. Consultations reveal a need for better communication, reduced duplication and easier access to support. Carers often face the burden of repeating information, while professionals struggle to access crucial data, impacting care quality and efficiency. This Living lab is developing digital platforms, currently being tested in Forres and Lossiemouth areas with unpaid carers. These platforms act as a ‘one-stop shop’, enabling people to tell their story once through a Personal Data Store and consent to share information across services. This supports the creation of detailed referrals without the need for repeated form-filling. Initial testing has been completed, with further integration work underway. Living Lab 4 - Smart Housing/Communities The UK’s transition from analogue to digital phone-lines have had a significant impact on “lifeline” devices that rely on older technology. As residents across Moray upgrade to digital services, opportunities arise to enhance safety, independence and wellbeing through smart technologies. Devices such as smart speakers, wearables and sensors offer the potential to monitor health, mobility and daily activity, helping reduce hospital admissions and improve quality of life. The Rural Centre of Excellence, working with Health and Social Care Moray, is exploring how these technologies can support independent living. The Smart Housing Project aims to help people remain safe and well in their own homes for longer, maximising independence, reduce reliance on care services and minimising hospitalisation. With the national switch-off of analogue phone lines planned for January 2027, this Living Lab supports a shift from reactive telecare to proactive Technology Enabled Care (TEC). The Rural Centre of Excellence is collaborating with Moray Growth Deal’s Housing Mix Project and the Built Environment- Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) innovation centre to develop a Smart Home Digital Blueprint, bringing together expertise from design, construction and digital sectors to shape the future of smart homes. Living Lab 5 - Mental Well-Being This living lab focuses on developing and testing innovative solutions to address poor mental health and low well-being- issues, challenges that carry significant social and economic impact. With an estimated one billion people worldwide affected by mental health conditions, this Living Lab aims to improve access to support, promote positive wellbeing and reduce loneliness across Moray. Early research and development have on enhancing Community Connections Moray, to include mental health and wellbeing information and improved access to relevant services. 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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

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The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Innovate Today. 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. 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. Click here to read the #DigiInventors Privacy Notice Click here to read the #DigiInventors 2026 Rules 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 Timeline and Key Dates Launch SCO – Monday, 17 August 2026 UAE – Monday, 24 August 2026 Entry deadline Friday, 09 October 2026 Shortlisting Monday, 12 – Friday, 16 October 2026 Finalists announced Monday, 26 October 2026 Boot camps SCO – Wednesday, 11 & Thursday, 12 November UAE – Wednesday, 11 & Thursday, 12 November Final SCO – Monday, 07 December 2026 UAE – Monday, 07 December 2026 Winners announced Tuesday, 08 December 2026 Award ceremonies SCO – Wednesday, 09 December 2026 UAE – TBC 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! Submit your application 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 Strategic Partners

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John Matheson CBEBoard Member (Non-Executive Director) < Return to team John Matheson CBE Board Member (Non-Executive Director) Previously the Finance Director for NHS Scotland and also has responsibility for the eHealth and Analytics Strategy. Responsible for managing a £12bn budget through close partnership working with NHS Boards. Board Director with around 30 years experience of operating at a strategic Board level delivering a quality driven approach to support the provision of patient care. Strengths include being a self motivated, high performance individual, with excellent communication skills, who has a reputation for delivering results both at strategic and operational levels which significantly enhance the performance of the organisation. Strongly committed to continuous professional development forming excellent collaborative, strategic relationships both within and outwith the Health Service. Focused on delivering closer alignment of strategic direction and service delivery across the public sector together with developing key partnerships with the private sector. Specialities: Change Management; Corporate Governance; Strategic Planning; Quality Improvement; Service Planning; Service Reform; Public Sector Management; Performance Improvement; Healthcare. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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. Home / 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. Article Blog post Executive summary Factsheet Paper Poster Presentation Report Show / exhibition Video Search by author ENVISION: The Digital Blueprint for a Smart Home of the Future Executive Summary Executive summary 2026 Start Now DHI Net Zero Principles and Goals Report 2026 Start Now Navigating Scotland’s Digital Health and Social Care Innovation Ecosystem: Mapping Support Structures from an Entrepreneurial Perspective Report 2026 Start Now DHI Carbon Emissions Baseline 2024/25 Report 2026 Start Now ENVISION: The Digital Blueprint for a Smart Home of the Future Report 2026 Start Now Health and Social Care Workforce Survey : Experience, Opportunities and Attitudes to Digital Working – Summary Report Executive summary 2026 Start Now Digital Care Collaborative Scotland A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing Executive summary 2026 Start Now Digital Health and Social Care Deep Dive Report Report 2026 Start Now Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop Report 2025 Start Now Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research : A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland Report 2025 Start Now Digital Lifelines Scotland – Evaluation Logic Model Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of a Digital Solution for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Scottish Care Services Report 2025 Start Now Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience Paper 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – FINAL REPORT Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REPORT Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – EVALUATION SUMMARY Report 2025 Start Now First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

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This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2022 to July 2023) Hughes, J This Year 4 annual report highlights DHIs significant impact in the past year. DHI has advanced various strategic initiatives, including crafting our 10-year strategy, which played a pivotal role in shaping the SFC Infrastructure Investment case and presentation. Furthermore, we’ve successfully transformed our headquarters in Glasgow to create a more agile and inspiring space. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2022 to July 2023) Executive summary 2023 Start Now

Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) post-stroke is crucial, but its intermittent nature makes detection challenging during hospitalisation. A pilot program in NHS Lanarkshire explored a new managed service for AF screening using devices allowing 14 days of home monitoring, with reports generated by the service provider. Interviews with clinicians and patients highlighted acceptability and the need for further exploration regarding report generation preferences. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare managers planning technology-enabled AF monitoring services. < Return to resources Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Screening after a Stroke in Scotland Lennon, Marilyn and McCann, Lisa and Horan, Sarah and Kyfonidis, Babis and Munford, Rachel and Bruce, Angela and Neubeck, Lis and Barber, Mark and Brennan, Katrina and Mooney, Pamela Diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) post-stroke is crucial, but its intermittent nature makes detection challenging during hospitalisation. A pilot program in NHS Lanarkshire explored a new managed service for AF screening using devices allowing 14 days of home monitoring, with reports generated by the service provider. Interviews with clinicians and patients highlighted acceptability and the need for further exploration regarding report generation preferences. This study provides valuable insights for policymakers and healthcare managers planning technology-enabled AF monitoring services. View resource Previous item Next item Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Screening after a Stroke in Scotland Report 2020 Start Now

The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions for sustainable digital innovation across social care, social work and housing. It brings together national partners and people with lived experience from across care, housing, academia, policy and industry to accelerate the adoption of digital approaches that improve outcomes for people and communities.  < Return to resources Digital Care Collaborative Scotland A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing Professor Margaret Whoriskey, Dr Tara French and Dr Sanna Rimpilainen The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions for sustainable digital innovation across social care, social work and housing. It brings together national partners and people with lived experience from across care, housing, academia, policy and industry to accelerate the adoption of digital approaches that improve outcomes for people and communities. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Care Collaborative Scotland A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing Executive summary 2026 Start Now

This is a blog post on the need to develop Pharmaceutical Care Pathways. Developing a sustainable pharmaceutical care pathway is increasingly crucial in Scotland's healthcare system, aiming to share the workload with primary and secondary care services. The goal is to integrate pharmacists more deeply into the care pathway, contributing to personalised patient care. Building on initiatives like "The Right Medicine" from 2002, the Scottish government emphasizes closer collaboration between GPs, pharmacists, and other community services to enhance patient services beyond medication prescription. < Return to resources Why do we need Pharmaceutical Care Pathways? Rooney, Laura This is a blog post on the need to develop Pharmaceutical Care Pathways. Developing a sustainable pharmaceutical care pathway is increasingly crucial in Scotland's healthcare system, aiming to share the workload with primary and secondary care services. The goal is to integrate pharmacists more deeply into the care pathway, contributing to personalised patient care. Building on initiatives like "The Right Medicine" from 2002, the Scottish government emphasizes closer collaboration between GPs, pharmacists, and other community services to enhance patient services beyond medication prescription. View resource Previous item Next item Why do we need Pharmaceutical Care Pathways? Blog post 2017 Start Now