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

Olivia DunbarEvents, Marketing & PR Assistant < Return to team Olivia Dunbar Events, Marketing & PR Assistant Olivia is our Marketing, PR, and Events Assistant at DHI, where she plays a pivotal role in delivering key events and marketing initiatives. With a focus on the #DigiInventors Challenge, Olivia leads the day-to-day development and execution of this flagship programme, ensuring its success across Scotland and internationally. Olivia's responsibilities extend to overseeing the logistics and promotion of various DHI events, both in-person and online. She provides essential support in public relations, social media management, and marketing communications, working closely with the Head of Communications and Marketing to maintain DHI's public-facing activities. Her background includes a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Advertising and Public Relations from the City of Glasgow College, equipping her with a robust foundation in marketing and communication. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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The School of Innovation and Technology (SIT) at the Glasgow School of Art explores the intersection of design, technology, and society, using design innovation to address complex global challenges. It brings together expertise in product design, simulation, and visualisation to shape future-focused solutions in areas like healthcare, education, and climate resilience Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

Dr Petra WilsonBoard Chair < Return to team Dr Petra Wilson Board Chair Petra has over 25 years’ experience in the health and life sciences sector, ranging across academia, public sector, industry and the not-for-profit sector. In 2016 she set up Health Connect Partners, a boutique consulting firm which provides advisory services on digital health to organisations in healthcare and life sciences. Health Connect Partners is also engaged in a number of EU funded research projects in the digital health sector, working in partnership with the Institute for Innovation through Health Data. Petra’s career began in 1992 when after completing a PhD in Public Health Law, she worked for Nottingham University in research and teaching before being seconded to the European Commission where she was for 8 years in the digital health unit, supporting early work on Electronic Health Records and Connected Medical Devices. She then moved to the private sector, as a senior director in Cisco’s public health team, before moving to lead the International Diabetes Federation as its CEO. This latter experience developed her skills both in the subject matter of diabetes and in lobbying for the rights of diabetes patients at the highest levels of EU policy making. The thread running through all her work is to harness the power of data and digital tools in health to drive more accessible, resilient and efficient health systems that can put patients in the driving seat of their care. This is the passion and engagement she brings to her work with a wide range of clients in the healthcare and life sciences sector to support them in understanding the implications of EU policy for their business and helping position them as core partners in EU health systems. Petra also holds an advisor role with the digital health team at WHO Europe, and serves as an editorial Board Member of Data Saves Lives run by the European Patients Forum, and Member of the Digital Health Board Committee of EURODIS, the EU Rare Diseases Organisation. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Exploring person-centred approaches to diabetes care in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire to create a roadmap for future care. < Return to projects Type 2 Diabetes - Transforming the Diagnosis Conversation Project impact Early Self-Management: Redesigned diagnosis conversations for Type 2 diabetes aim to engage patients early, reducing complications and secondary care referrals Better Communication: The project emphasises improved communication between primary and secondary care to enhance patient experiences and reduce unnecessary referrals Key Outputs: Developed a market review, support recommendations, and a prototype tool to improve Type 2 diabetes diagnosis conversations Exploring person-centred approaches to diabetes care in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire to create a roadmap for future care. By focusing on one key moment in the care journey - the conversation between the primary care health professional and the newly diagnosed type 2 patient - the DHI in partnership with NHS Lanarkshire aimed to understand how secondary care and primary care staff could work more collaboratively to improve self-management in the community and a more consistent approach. Through exploring and mapping current care experiences and identifying aspirations for future care, using co-design methodology, we identified opportunities to redesign the type 2 diabetes diagnosis conversation to support early engagement. Summary Emerging insights have revealed several opportunities for improvement: • Engaging people in self-management at diagnosis to reduce later complications and referrals to secondary care • Improving communication between primary and secondary care to reduce unnecessary referrals and improve the person’s experience • Using technology to support citizen education and confidence to self-manage Impact & value A market research report was concluded to outline the current state of diabetes care and policy in Scotland and current emerging digital technologies to support diabetes care. The project also employed a participatory process including pop-up engagements in the community, interviews with people living with type 2 diabetes and primary and secondary care health professionals, a codesign workshop with health professionals and further engagements with people living with Type 2 diabetes to refine the concepts. Rich insights were generated on how people would like to be supported at the diagnosis stage, and how primary care staff can be supported by specialist staff to create more consistent person-centred diagnosis conversations. There were several key outputs from the project: the market review; recommendations around support for practice nurses; recommendations around diagnosis specialist group appointments, and the development of a prototype of the paper diagnosis conversation tool to support the discussion between patient and healthcare professional at the point of diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. Progress to date Further engagement and scoping activity has taken place over the last 12 months, through DHI Simulation activity, to consider the potential digitisation of the tool prototyped in the DHI DSE. This work will be progressed through consultation with the National Diabetes Group. The insights gained through this project, and the DHI's other work in diabetes will inform future projects in this critical domain. Next steps Diabetes project hub DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. View hub Partners Project staff Resources Transforming the Diagnosis Conversation Report Previous project Projects index page Next project

Milja KeskinenAdministrative and Finance Officer < Return to team Milja Keskinen Administrative and Finance Officer Milja contributes to the DHI’s work as an Administrative and Finance Officer, handling PA and administerial duties, as well as assisting in financial management. Prior to her role at the DHI, she completed a master's degree in economics and policy of energy and climate change at Strathclyde University, as well as worked as a Research Assistant at the Fraser of Allander Institute. Alongside her role at the DHI, she supports the European Island Policy Network’s Secretariat in research work and administerial duties in island governance and policymaking across Europe. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The DHI joined the Digital Lifelines programme in March 2022 with the aim of working with delivery partners, organisations delivering services, and people who use drugs, to collaboratively produce a future vision for digitally enabled services to better support people who use drugs. The final report presents an overview of activities and findings from the integrated ‘Discover and Define’ workstream. The report concludes with a synthesis of emerging insights and themes from different perspectives (lived experience, service, sector, policy and digital); and highlights key opportunities for digitally enabled services to support people who use drugs and have multiple, complex, and enduring needs to reduce risk of harm and live well in the community. This will inform the ‘Develop’ phase, to co-design future digital solutions and services. < Return to resources Digital Lifelines: DHI Discover and Define Raman, Sneha., Simms, Harriet. The DHI joined the Digital Lifelines programme in March 2022 with the aim of working with delivery partners, organisations delivering services, and people who use drugs, to collaboratively produce a future vision for digitally enabled services to better support people who use drugs. The final report presents an overview of activities and findings from the integrated ‘Discover and Define’ workstream. The report concludes with a synthesis of emerging insights and themes from different perspectives (lived experience, service, sector, policy and digital); and highlights key opportunities for digitally enabled services to support people who use drugs and have multiple, complex, and enduring needs to reduce risk of harm and live well in the community. This will inform the ‘Develop’ phase, to co-design future digital solutions and services. View resource Previous item Next item

This research report examines the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on the digital health and care sector. The report examines the technical and softer developments in digital health and care, identifying six emerging trends based on these. The findings collectively highlight the established acceptance of digital solutions in health and care service delivery following the pandemic. < Return to resources Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Morrison, C., Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I., Thomas, J. & Savage, J. This research report examines the impact COVID-19 pandemic had on the digital health and care sector. The report examines the technical and softer developments in digital health and care, identifying six emerging trends based on these. The findings collectively highlight the established acceptance of digital solutions in health and care service delivery following the pandemic. View resource Previous item Next item

This final report is a Summary of a Phase 1 Program to determine the feasibility and logistics of performing Cardiac Biomarker measurements in the ambulance setting with paramedics. Specifically the report presents the findings and a list of recommendations relative to the measurement of cardiac TnI (cTnI) from patients presenting with chest pain prior to and during transit to a primary care hospital (Borders General Hospital-BGH) via the Scottish Ambulance Service. (SAS). < Return to resources Evaluation of Ambulance Based Troponin Measurements: A Feasibility and Impact Pilot Study of the Utility of Pre-Hospital POC Testing of Cardiac Biomarkers on Patients Presenting with Acute Chest Pain Bluestein, Barry and Scotland, Susan and Nicoll, Gordon and Barclay, K. and Kim, Dongwoo and Lunts, Phillip and Baxter, Colin and Miller, George; Crooks, George, ed. This final report is a Summary of a Phase 1 Program to determine the feasibility and logistics of performing Cardiac Biomarker measurements in the ambulance setting with paramedics. Specifically the report presents the findings and a list of recommendations relative to the measurement of cardiac TnI (cTnI) from patients presenting with chest pain prior to and during transit to a primary care hospital (Borders General Hospital-BGH) via the Scottish Ambulance Service. (SAS). View resource Previous item Next item

This report summarises findings from an anonymised digital skills and experience survey conducted by DHI in April 2025 across a rural integrated Health and Social Care partnership. Ninety six respondents from both local authority and health service teams provided insights into their access to digital tools, digital work habits, confidence levels, and training needs. While most staff reported positive attitudes toward digital working and recognised the benefits of digital tools for efficiency and convenience, significant challenges remain. These include inconsistent device quality, connectivity issues, limited time for training, and complex or outdated systems. Respondents expressed strong demand for practical, role specific learning opportunities, particularly in basic IT skills, data literacy, and specialist systems. Differences between NHS and local authority staff highlight the need for tailored approaches to capability building. The report offers recommendations to strengthen infrastructure, expand training, improve organisational support, and foster a culture of digital innovation to enable effective digital transformation. < Return to resources Health and Social Care Workforce Survey : Experience, Opportunities and Attitudes to Digital Working – Summary Report Jennifer Thomas This report summarises findings from an anonymised digital skills and experience survey conducted by DHI in April 2025 across a rural integrated Health and Social Care partnership. Ninety six respondents from both local authority and health service teams provided insights into their access to digital tools, digital work habits, confidence levels, and training needs. While most staff reported positive attitudes toward digital working and recognised the benefits of digital tools for efficiency and convenience, significant challenges remain. These include inconsistent device quality, connectivity issues, limited time for training, and complex or outdated systems. Respondents expressed strong demand for practical, role specific learning opportunities, particularly in basic IT skills, data literacy, and specialist systems. Differences between NHS and local authority staff highlight the need for tailored approaches to capability building. The report offers recommendations to strengthen infrastructure, expand training, improve organisational support, and foster a culture of digital innovation to enable effective digital transformation. View resource Previous item Next item

This study aimed to present a set of recurring user requirements and themes for comanaged digital health and care services derived from the body of co-design projects within a digital health and care program. This study aimed to enable people and organizations looking to reorient their approach to health and care research and delivery from a system-led and condition-specific approach to a more person-centric, whole-of-life model. This paper presents a set of 14 common user requirements that resulted from a review of co-design projects. The findings demonstrate overlapping and reinforcing sets of needs from citizens and care professionals related to how data are comanaged to improve care and outcomes. It highlights consensus around requirements for personal health storytelling, sharing data on care experiences and how this can support personalized guidance, visualize trends to support decision-making, and generally improve dialog between a citizen and care professionals. < Return to resources User Requirements for Comanaged Digital Health and Care Review Chute, Chaloner, French, Tara, Raman, Sneha and Bradley, Jay This study aimed to present a set of recurring user requirements and themes for comanaged digital health and care services derived from the body of co-design projects within a digital health and care program. This study aimed to enable people and organizations looking to reorient their approach to health and care research and delivery from a system-led and condition-specific approach to a more person-centric, whole-of-life model. This paper presents a set of 14 common user requirements that resulted from a review of co-design projects. The findings demonstrate overlapping and reinforcing sets of needs from citizens and care professionals related to how data are comanaged to improve care and outcomes. It highlights consensus around requirements for personal health storytelling, sharing data on care experiences and how this can support personalized guidance, visualize trends to support decision-making, and generally improve dialog between a citizen and care professionals. View resource Previous item Next item

This baseline survey of the specialist data, information and knowledge (SDIK) workforce in health and care in Scotland was designed to: • Provide an initial indicative description of that workforce as a baseline foundation for the next stages. • Seek confirmation (or otherwise) of the initial statement of scope of the Specialist Data, Information and Knowledge workforce in health and care (see appendix A) • Explore the future needs of SDIK staff in relation to: • Skills development • New ways of working Strategic stakeholder engagement and a scoping literature review undertaken to inform the development of the initial statement of scope of the SDIK workforce showed that this workforce is currently ill-defined, and relatively ‘invisible’ in terms of workforce planning and development. As such, it was anticipated that survey would be very much a baseline exploration. As such, the dissemination of the survey was through extensive use of known networks and communication channels. The survey was live from 7th December 2018 to 8th February 2019. See Appendix B for survey questionnaire. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. < Return to resources Baseline Workforce Survey Appendix 4 Digital Health & Care Institute & Wales, Ann This baseline survey of the specialist data, information and knowledge (SDIK) workforce in health and care in Scotland was designed to: • Provide an initial indicative description of that workforce as a baseline foundation for the next stages. • Seek confirmation (or otherwise) of the initial statement of scope of the Specialist Data, Information and Knowledge workforce in health and care (see appendix A) • Explore the future needs of SDIK staff in relation to: • Skills development • New ways of working Strategic stakeholder engagement and a scoping literature review undertaken to inform the development of the initial statement of scope of the SDIK workforce showed that this workforce is currently ill-defined, and relatively ‘invisible’ in terms of workforce planning and development. As such, it was anticipated that survey would be very much a baseline exploration. As such, the dissemination of the survey was through extensive use of known networks and communication channels. The survey was live from 7th December 2018 to 8th February 2019. See Appendix B for survey questionnaire. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. View resource Previous item Next item

Designed Engagement uses design methods and skills to transform the way we talk to people in the community. We go to where people are, designing positive and thought-provoking public engagement to stimulate creative dialogue and explore new ways of addressing societal challenges. Involving the public in dialogue around changes to policy and the design of services is a key target for policy makers, however traditional approaches offer little scope for creativity and meaningful engagement. Design brings a wealth of expertise to create engaging experiences, facilitate dialogue, and translate insights into tangible outputs for decision makers. We introduce ‘Designed Engagement’ to denote design-led approaches to public engagement, illustrated through two examples of pop-up Designed Engagement. We discuss advantages, limitations, and implications for design, concluding with the need for further research to evaluate and demonstrate the contribution and value of design in public engagement. < Return to resources Designed Engagement Teal, Gemma and French, Tara Designed Engagement uses design methods and skills to transform the way we talk to people in the community. We go to where people are, designing positive and thought-provoking public engagement to stimulate creative dialogue and explore new ways of addressing societal challenges. Involving the public in dialogue around changes to policy and the design of services is a key target for policy makers, however traditional approaches offer little scope for creativity and meaningful engagement. Design brings a wealth of expertise to create engaging experiences, facilitate dialogue, and translate insights into tangible outputs for decision makers. We introduce ‘Designed Engagement’ to denote design-led approaches to public engagement, illustrated through two examples of pop-up Designed Engagement. We discuss advantages, limitations, and implications for design, concluding with the need for further research to evaluate and demonstrate the contribution and value of design in public engagement. View resource Previous item Next item

Co-Producing a National Framework to Prevent, Detect and Improve Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes. < Return to projects Type 2 Diabetes Framework Project impact Framework Implementation: NHS Tayside, an early adopter of Scotland's Type 2 Diabetes Framework, uses a design-led approach to drive system-wide changes Innovation Focus: DHI helped identify key opportunities for innovation and improvement in Type 2 diabetes care through mapping, workshops, and patient experiences Adoption Success: Pathways developed by DHI and NHS Tayside have led to the successful adoption of the Oviva service, improving diabetes management Co-Producing a National Framework to Prevent, Detect and Improve Outcomes for Type 2 Diabetes. The Scottish Government is taking action to tackle the growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Scotland. 'A Healthier Future - Framework for the Prevention, Early Detection and Early Intervention of Type 2 Diabetes.' was published by the Scottish Government in July 2018. The Framework was developed to provide guidance to delivery partners on the implementation of a specific weight management pathway for those 'at risk' or those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. NHS Tayside is one of three early adopter sites that are leading the way in implementing the framework. Tayside has taken a public health transformation and design-led approach to identify the changes needed to deliver a whole system sustainable change. The DHI Insights Team was engaged to support NHS Tayside in this work and to identify areas for improvement and innovation, through interviews, workshops, and mapping new care pathways for the service. Summary Our aim is to: Identify the national Type 2 Diabetes journey in NHS Tayside Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement of the current national Type 2 Diabetes Framework in NHS Tayside Strive for improvement in the experience for a Type 2 Diabetic service user in NHS Tayside Impact & value The DHI's Insights Team was commissioned by NHS Tayside to help them to co-produce new and improved services by: • Identifying population need including inequalities within current provision in Tayside • Identifying digital approaches to type 2 diabetes diagnosis and management • Mapping current service pathways • Gathering experiences of current services from people living with type 2 diabetes • Highlighting key issues with current service design • Prioritising opportunities for innovation • Identifying key challenges • Developing recommendations for whole system change The pathways visualised in our report have been replicated in the subsequent adoption of the Oviva service. Our collaboration with NHS Tayside continues in the exploration of other clinical areas. Progress to date Next steps Diabetes project hub DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. View hub Partners Project staff Resources Oviva service Previous project Projects index page Next project

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

This Executive Summary presents findings from the End of Stage Report for the Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept (CHAT Stage 2), conducted by DHI and Scottish Care. Initiated in response to the escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland in March 2020, CHAT Stage 2 aimed to further develop the digital Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) for Covid-19, building upon positive results from a Stage 1 Test of Change conducted in June 2020. The report shares key learnings, reports to the Scottish Government Digital Health & Care Directorate, and outlines recommendations for next steps. < Return to resources Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept: Stage 2 Report MacKenzie, M., Lillie, A., Kendall, B., Morrison, C., Welisch, G. & Raman, S. This Executive Summary presents findings from the End of Stage Report for the Care Homes Assessment Tool Proof of Concept (CHAT Stage 2), conducted by DHI and Scottish Care. Initiated in response to the escalating effects of the coronavirus pandemic in Scotland in March 2020, CHAT Stage 2 aimed to further develop the digital Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) for Covid-19, building upon positive results from a Stage 1 Test of Change conducted in June 2020. The report shares key learnings, reports to the Scottish Government Digital Health & Care Directorate, and outlines recommendations for next steps. View resource Previous item Next item

The Digital Hypertension project expanded on initial simulations of uploading blood pressure readings from a Bluetooth cuff to an app. It aimed to develop solutions for a national hypertension service via CPS pharmacies, producing a blueprint with cost modelling, service capacity estimates, and a roadmap for establishing a live service. < Return to projects The Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) Digital Hypertension Project impact Assurance of the business and commercial viability of offering digital services in a community setting Armed CPS with re-usable tools to extend the Digital Hypertension model to other new services The Digital Hypertension project expanded on initial simulations of uploading blood pressure readings from a Bluetooth cuff to an app. It aimed to develop solutions for a national hypertension service via CPS pharmacies, producing a blueprint with cost modelling, service capacity estimates, and a roadmap for establishing a live service. The project was built on early simulation work that demonstrated the technical feasibility of uploading blood pressure readings from a Bluetooth-enabled cuff to a simple app. The Digital Hypertension project aimed to take a significant step forward in demonstrating the technical and service solutions that would support an operational hypertension service that could be offered by CPS pharmacies nationally. While ‘pretrial’ by design, the project outcomes were framed to deliver a blueprint for establishing a live service in due course, including business cost modelling, service capacity estimates, business architecture and model descriptions, and a roadmap. The project was completed and closed by November 2021. Summary Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Hypertension Digital App Previous project Projects index page Next project

This report reviews digital approaches involving citizens in contact tracing efforts, addressing public health data needs, privacy concerns, technologies, and digital ethics, aiming to inform a consistent approach to digital contact tracing in Scotland, aligning with policy on secure, transparent, participatory, and privacy-respectful data sharing in response to the measures that needed to be put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Expert insights and recommendations cover desirable outcomes, secure and privacy-respectful system architecture, communication standards, and ethical challenges to secure public trust, applicable to broader aspects of digital health in Scotland. < Return to resources Use of Participatory Apps in Contact Tracing: Options and Implications for Public Health, Privacy and Trust Buchanan, W., Imran, M., Pagliari, C., Pell, J. & Rimpiläinen, S. This report reviews digital approaches involving citizens in contact tracing efforts, addressing public health data needs, privacy concerns, technologies, and digital ethics, aiming to inform a consistent approach to digital contact tracing in Scotland, aligning with policy on secure, transparent, participatory, and privacy-respectful data sharing in response to the measures that needed to be put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Expert insights and recommendations cover desirable outcomes, secure and privacy-respectful system architecture, communication standards, and ethical challenges to secure public trust, applicable to broader aspects of digital health in Scotland. View resource Previous item Next item

On 4 June 2025, leading experts, clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates from across NHS Scottish Government, academic , research and Industry gathered for a thought leadership event exploring global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Lemonmint, the event explored with senior leaders’ opportunities for global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation: Leveraging Scotland’s Collaborative Ecosystem Thought Leadership Event Summary Report Michelle Brogan & Janette Hughes On 4 June 2025, leading experts, clinicians, policymakers, patient advocates from across NHS Scottish Government, academic , research and Industry gathered for a thought leadership event exploring global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and Lemonmint, the event explored with senior leaders’ opportunities for global collaboration in diabetes innovation, research and system transformation. View resource Previous item Next item