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Research Data Scotland (RDS) is an independent charity established in 2021 by the Scottish Government. RDS collaborates with organisations in Scotland and the UK to enhance the data research system, aiming to improve lives through research and evidence-based decisions. They facilitate access to health, social care, and administrative data, making it easier for researchers to address societal challenges. RDS Business Plan 2025-2026 RDS recently unveiled its ambitious new business plan for 2025-26, marking a significant step forward in its mission to enhance health and social wellbeing in Scotland. This plan outlines key priorities aimed at simplifying data access, fostering collaboration, and ensuring a sustainable research ecosystem. The plan focuses on these key areas: Aligning Approaches: RDS aims to unify Scotland's research infrastructure, making it easier for researchers to access and utilise public sector data. Building Trustworthiness: Emphasising transparency and security, RDS seeks to build and demonstrate trust in its data services. Shaping Researcher Services: Enhancing the efficiency of data access processes to reduce delays and improve user experience. Unlocking Scotland’s Data: Increasing the availability of Scottish datasets and facilitating innovative research through the Researcher Access Service. Read the full plan here: https://www.researchdata.scot/news-and-insights/rds-publishes-new-business-plan-for-2025-26/ RDS Safe Haven Charter Update In addition to the business plan, RDS has also updated its Safe Haven Charter for the first time since 2015. This charter underpins the secure and ethical use of sensitive health data, ensuring that researchers can access and analyse data within a trusted framework. The revised charter introduces five streamlined principles focused on: Supporting Public Health: Enabling research that improves health services and treatments. Ensuring Ethical Research: Adhering to high ethical standards and legal requirements. Protecting Privacy: Implementing robust measures to safeguard patient identity and privacy. Facilitating High-Quality Research: Providing access to comprehensive data sets within secure platforms. Promoting Collaboration: Encouraging collaborative research efforts across Scotland and the UK. These updates reflect RDS's commitment to advancing health and social care research while maintaining public trust and integrity. Access the updated Safe Haven Charter here: https://www.researchdata.scot/news-and-insights/first-major-update-to-safe-haven-charter/

63-year-old Fleming McNiven from Broxburn spent 40 years sitting behind a desk as a chartered accountant before the desire to “give something back” took hold. “I never really enjoyed my work, but one thing I really did enjoy was the sense of community of being with people in the office. And so, when I retired, I wanted to get out and be with people. Also, I wanted to keep the brain cells going but really, I wanted to give something back.” So, when the chance to volunteer at St John’s Hospital in Livingston came up during Covid, he threw himself into it. Fleming works Tuesday mornings in the outpatient department for ophthalmology, diabetes, and podiatry and on a Thursday morning at the hospital’s main entrance reception. “I greet people as they come in, directing them if they're vulnerable or nervous. I think it's really good for them to see a friendly face. And when people are obviously distressed for any reason, we can support them by sympathetically showing them where to go or just talking to them. “I once took a lady up to the second floor in the hospital in the lift because she couldn’t use the stairs and was too scared to go in the lift on her own, so if I hadn't been there, she would have missed her appointment. I know that's very much appreciated because patients and visitors regularly come back to us to say thank you so much for helping them out. “I'm only there for a few hours a week, but they really do show appreciation and thank me.” Volunteering is vital to the NHS, but volunteer numbers halved to 3,000 since the Covid pandemic. To tackle this, Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) , which is part of NHS Scotland established – and is now delivering - a business transformation programme to reshape Scotland’s NHS volunteering service. With shifting age demographics altering traditional engagement models, this initiative will deliver a modern, scalable, and digitally enabled volunteer service fit for the future. The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) has collaborated with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) to shape and drive the transformation through co-developing a new model of volunteering. This will regenerate the service while broadening the scope of volunteering opportunities. It will also help demonstrate impact and value to individuals, communities and society. The result is a new national NHS Scotland Volunteering Service, underpinned by a market-leading Volunteer Management System (VMS), which will automate and streamline the volunteering processes. The collaboration used design innovation to develop a new business and operating model for volunteering, setting out an efficient, sustainable, national approach to the volunteering lifecycle. The transformed national service, underpinned by efficiencies enabled by the VMS, aims to double participation to 6,000 volunteers, together contributing over one million hours annually. The project is now entering the delivery stage, with HIS piloting the VMS in one board area in May, before rolling out to two further boards. Expected benefits include volunteer self-service through digital engagement to build capacity in NHS Scotland Volunteering teams and robust data collection and impact measurements to assure continued investment in volunteering. A crucial goal enabled through the changes is improving inclusivity of roles, expanding engagement across Scotland’s diverse communities to involve a wider range of volunteers. Fleming believes there are lots of reasons for youngsters in particular to get involved. “The young people I've been involved with who want to volunteer or who are maybe thinking of a career in the NHS get to see how the hospital works and meet the professionals to ask questions. So, I get to be an example to these young folk and that’s gratifying for me, because I've never really been involved in doing anything like that in my career. “Also, volunteering looks great on a CV and it's a tremendous experience of interacting with people of all ages and all abilities. Some kids are very nervous when they come in; their parents or a guidance teacher may have told them to do it and they're really not sure why they're there. But when they finish, they are more outgoing and more confident, and quite a few come back to be regular volunteers.” Government Support The programme is backed by the Scottish Government as part of its commitment to societal development, civic engagement, and sustainable healthcare. The economic value of NHS Scotland volunteering is projected to exceed £18 million over five years, reinforcing the social and economic importance of volunteering to the people and communities of Scotland. Health Secretary Neil Gray said, ‘Volunteers have played an important role in the health service for many years and the Scottish Government recognises and appreciates the contribution they make. “The new Volunteer Management System will help to make the process of recruiting volunteers more efficient and will help us to create volunteering opportunities that are flexible and responsive to the needs of NHS Scotland. I am particularly keen that we make volunteering available to a wider demographic of people, so that more people who would like to volunteer are able to do so.” “Our programme has the potential to offer more patients and families the chance to be supported by volunteers in a caring and compassionate way. It’s a major shift in volunteering, bringing more diverse opportunities and digital ways of engaging. For example, it could mean a student nurse in Aberdeen could volunteer during term time and then continue to volunteer back home in Glasgow during holidays. That could prove to be a real benefit.” said Dawn Fisher, at Healthcare Improvement Scotland. Bill Kendall, Lead Consultant at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, added, “This collaborative project represents a transformational shift in NHS Scotland Volunteering to provide more and higher quality opportunities for people to give their time freely to support others, ‘giving back’ to society and improving their well-being. Working together with NHS HIS, the volunteer management community and Scottish Government, we are transforming the service to a new, more scalable and flexible model, showcasing how business and digital change can deliver meaningful change for patients, volunteers and staff, and for our society.” As for Fleming, he says volunteering has been one of the most rewarding and eye-opening things he’s ever done. “I see how busy the staff are at times, and I see the quality of the care and compassion that the nurses and doctor’s show. I'm seeing that human side of the NHS. When I say I'm just a volunteer, they say, ‘No, you really do add value’ and that's appreciated from my perspective. I really, really enjoy every shift.” The refreshed service and VMS digital toolset are being rolled out during 2025, with all Health Boards fully transitioned by May 2026. To find out more about the NHS Scotland Volunteering Programme: https://www.hisengage.scot/equipping-professionals/volunteering-in-nhs-scotland/ If you are interested in volunteering and giving back to your communities, go to: https://www.volunteer.scot.nhs.uk/

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is thrilled to offer Master's scholarships to support the development of future talent in the Digital Health and Social Care sector. Thanks to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), we are offering Master's scholarships in digital health and social care for the 2025-26 academic year. These scholarships, valued at £7,775 per place, are available for students starting their courses in September 2025 or January 2026. Applications will be processed by course convenors on behalf of the student. We encourage you to email us expressions of interest by the end of May. Please include the student's name, planned course of study, mode of study (full-time or part-time), and confirmation that the student meets the residency criteria. DHI will host a series of information sessions relating to these scholarship opportunities on May 14 and May 28. These sessions will take place between 1100 - 1140 and 1645 - 1730. The deadline for applicants is as follows: Courses starting in September 2025: 30 June 2025 Courses starting in January 2026: 31 August 2025 Find out more about the DHI Master’s Scholarship here or email us at: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) recently participated in the 'Creating Environments for Health, Care and Technology' symposium - a dynamic international event exploring how design and technology can shape the future of health and care environments.  Hosted at Politecnico di Milano , the symposium was a collaborative effort between several leading institutions: The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) - a founding partner of DHI - The Care Lab , ELISAVA School of Design and Engineering (Barcelona) , and Tsinghua University (Beijing) .    DHI’s design-led projects were featured throughout the day, highlighting how creative approaches are making a real impact. Don McIntyre , DHI’s Design Director, delivered a keynote, sharing insights into co-design and innovation in health and care. The event was organised by DHI Research Fellow, Sneha Raman , helping to bring together voices from across design, health, and technology.  The symposium underscored the power of international collaboration in addressing complex challenges at the intersection of health, care, and technology. It was a brilliant opportunity to connect, share ideas, and showcase how design-led innovation is making a real difference in healthcare

We are introducing an updated newsletter delivery schedule to better support our subscribers. This change is designed to improve your reading experience and offer earlier access to our latest updates, insights, and event information. What's changing? Starting in May, newsletter subscribers will enjoy exclusive access to the newsletter on the first Tuesday of each month. This means you will get access to all of the latest updates, insights, and event registration links before anyone else. Why the change? We value our subscribers and want to offer you something special. By providing early access with a two-day head start on public release, we aim to create a more tailored and exclusive experience for subscribers. Public release The newsletter will be shared publicly on our social media channels on the Thursday of the same week. How to subscribe Not yet subscribed? Click the button below to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox and gain early access each month. By subscribing, you will be joining a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about staying informed and connected with all things Digital Health and Social Care. Thank you We appreciate your continued support. Your engagement and feedback have been instrumental in helping us grow and improve, and we’re confident this change will enhance your experience.

The Chief Scientists Office (CSO) launched a national open innovation challenge aimed at innovating mental health services in Scotland on 22nd June 2022.  The aim of this challenge was to develop disruptive innovative solutions that deliver sustainable, accessible, and equitable mental health services, addressing one or more of the following areas: Young person’s challenge. Hard to reach populations (people with existing mental health conditions and/or people with a co-occurring condition e.g., sensory loss, alcohol, or substance issues). Patient centred care pathways. Treatment resistant conditions. Prioritisation of backlog. Organisations could apply for a share of £630,000 over a 2-phase competition. Phase 1 was allocated £180,000 for a maximum of 6 projects. Phase 2 was allocated £450,000 for a maximum of 3 projects.   Red Star/ NHS Glasgow Red Star worked with clinicians from NHS Glasgow to understand what they would like to see from a modern, data-driven clinical system to support mental health services. The team co-designed a solution with users which will provide a modern IT platform, which addresses NHS Scotland Mental Health Services priorities, including streamline pathways for ADHD diagnosis and care by offering a digital first approach addressing the needs of young people, pilot a pathway for ADHD diagnosis, enhance remote monitoring for people with eating disorders, capture of information and digital referrals through asynchronous assessments and triaging, enhance the communication between community mental health, specialist services and GPs, and the digitalisation of information in one system. Learn more about Red Star: https://redstar.ai/   Voxsio/ NHS Grampian Voxsio worked with NHS Grampian. Voxsio has created the disruptive digital health app UB-OK to give young people with gastrointestinal functional disorders access to evidence-based psychological therapies and support for their physical symptoms. Bypassing waitlists, UB-OK provides instant support, helping these young people to manage their physical and mental symptoms, creating better health outcomes. Voxsio has worked with young people and NHS clinicians to make UB-OK engaging, useful, and ethical. With colleagues in NHS Grampian, Tayside, Highland, and young people, Voxsio will now run a feasibility study based on the Medical Research Council framework. This study will establish early estimates of the efficacy of UB-OK and, importantly, prove how young people engage with the app. Learn more about Voxsio: https://voxsio.com/   Wysa/ NHS Lothian Wysa worked with NHS Lothian. Wysa aims to increase young people’s access to self-management support across Scotland whilst supporting services to receive referrals in a way that captures the voice of the young person and reduces the number of referrals that are rejected, improving services' capacity but most importantly improving the journey for young people. Wysa has launched a trusted AI-enabled mental health app in Northwest Edinburgh for students aged 12-18 years in a pilot study aiming to increase access to psychological self-management tools for young people. Full access to the Wysa platform provided students with a wide range of tools and resources to help address challenges young people often face, such as anxiety, sleep, stress, relationships, body image, and more. Learn more about Wysa: https://www.wysa.com/

A digital platform designed to help those at risk of falling has received funding to move into a trial phase.  The No Need To Fall project has been co-designed by people with lived experience of falls and the health and care staff who support them. Its effectiveness is currently being researched as part of a trial with 20   patients in Lanarkshire, in the hope it can eventually be rolled out further across the West of Scotland and nationally. The platform is being supported by the Health Foundation in the third phase of its trial, with earlier stages finding that many older people view falls as an inevitable part of ageing and often blame themselves when they occur. The project, which started in September 2023 and will run until the end of the year, explores how technology can be used to address and improve people’s daily care and support needs and the response if and when there is an incident.  No Need To Fall is being managed through the West of Scotland Innovation Hub (WoSIH), which is hosted by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in partnership with West of Scotland health boards in Lanarkshire, Ayrshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway and Forth Valley.  During phase three, a digital space will be provided for people to have information about themselves stored in ways that are secure and only they control in a Personal Data Store. Information will include their circle of care, preferences, values and emergency contacts, and the individual can then decide whether to share parts or all of the information with the teams they interact with. They will also be provided with a website which gives personalised community support and guidance.  The aim of the model is to help people better co-manage their health and care and to access support that allows them to stay well, and No Need To Fall also enables appropriate responses in the event of a fall.  Dr Ana Talbot, WoSIH Innovation Fellow for Frailty and Falls and Consultant in Older Adult Medicine with NHS Lanarkshire, is leading the project in collaboration with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships and the University of Strathclyde, as well as six local and national voluntary sector charities. Dr Talbot said: “Our No Need To Fall project is seeking to provide a digital solution that helps to prevent falls and is also empowering and supportive to the individual." “As we move into phase three, we will trial a Personal Data Store to shape and tailor the support offered.  “In collaboration with partner organisations, I am pleased we are moving forward with the next stage of this project to improve outcomes for people with the highest risk of falls.” Chaloner Chute , Chief Technology Officer, Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre, said: “This project is helping us understand how to support effective self-management for those at risk of falls. “Digital tools will allow us to better integrate support between the person, their family and other informal or formal care and support providers. “This should help us keep people thriving and independent in their own homes for longer and reduce pressures on strained public services.” Professor of Digital Health and Care at the University of Strathclyde, Marilyn Lennon, said: “It is important to evaluate how people feel about using digital health tools to ensure they are accessible and usable in practice for them to be a success. “The University of Strathclyde is leading an evaluation that will help capture what older adults and their informal carers think about the tool and also what might help make the tool work in practice to improve care for older adults." Click the arrows below to view the prototype gallery:

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) , on behalf of the Life and Chemical Sciences Skills Group, has produced a new resource aimed at supporting Life Sciences and Industrial Biotechnology companies to navigate the skills development support available to them throughout Scotland. The video has been developed as a direct response to recommendations from the first Scottish Life and Chemical Sciences Skills Summit held in September 2023 and hosted by Edinburgh Napier University , with support from Skills Development Scotland and the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance . It is thought that these outcomes, through further collaboration, may inform future planning, investment and policy making in pursuit of the identified opportunities. To see a summary of the outcomes from the summit, read the full report The animated resource developed by SDS serves as a guide to help find more information about: Apprenticeships College and University Courses SDS Employer Hub Innovation Centres and Regional Hubs Watch the film: If you liked this story, you'll love our e-newsletter! Get more stories like this, along with exclusive insights and updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

During the ITEC 2025 conference on March 17th and 18th, 2025, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre’s Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) was given a fantastic opportunity to highlight the great work of the programme and outline how they are transforming digital health and care in the Moray region of Scotland. ITEC 2025 is an annual conference hosted in Birmingham, UK, which brings together thought leaders, innovators, and experts to unlock insights and build knowledge to improve outcomes in the Technology Enabled Care sector. Speaking of the event, Marie Simpson , RCE Programme Manager, said, “It was heartening to see the passion and hear about the progress being made towards a nationally shared vision to transform health and care services through TEC. Thank you to all the exhibitors, there were some really interesting and innovative solutions and a clear desire from all to keep iterating their solutions. I made some great new connections and caught up with existing ones through the networking opportunities this conference creates.” Marie’s presentation particularly focused on the Community Connections platform for the Care in Place Living Lab and the progress made in the Smart Housing Smart Communities Living Lab. Marie commented, “It was fantastic to be able to update on the significant progress being made by [the RCE] at one of yesterday’s knowledge and networking sessions. The feedback received was amazing and testimony to the hard work of the team to drive health and care transformation at a whole system level, tackling key issues such as citizen difficulty finding the right service at the right time, siloed working across organisations leading to the need for frequent repetition of information, and a proposed pathway and tools to move services from reactive to proactive and preventative TEC”. As part of her presentation, Marie also premiered a new video created to highlight the support Community Connections offers to stakeholders in the Care in Place Living Lab. Watch it below. Learn more about the Rural Centre of Excellence and the Living Labs . If you liked this story, you'll love our newsletter! Get more stories like this, along with exclusive insights and updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

Last month, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), in collaboration with College Local Innovation Centres (CLIC), was delighted to organise the first ever Social Care Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp. Over three weeks (from 26th February to the 14th March 2025) this first-of-its-kind training (delivered in-person by Stuart McDowall from City of Glasgow College) equipped social care professionals with the skills to think entrepreneurially and apply innovative approaches to their work. The final day saw participants pitch their own innovation proposals - something many couldn’t have imagined doing just weeks before! The programme demonstrated the power of networking, collaboration, and ecosystem building. Participants left with a stronger understanding of innovation—not just as a concept but as a structured process that can drive real change in social care. Key takeaways included: Recognising that innovation is more than just technology - it’s also about service and organisational improvement. Understanding how innovation can help navigate sector challenges, such as mergers and restructuring. Collaboration is crucial – networking and ecosystem building were highlighted as essential elements of driving change within the sector. Overcoming Barriers to Innovation However, despite the enthusiasm for innovation, structural barriers remain. Many social care organisations face tight budgets, making it difficult to invest in new initiatives. There’s also a common misconception that innovation is purely about technology, which can deter participation. To address this, future training may need to be framed around service or quality improvement rather than just ‘innovation’, making it more relatable and accessible to a wider audience. Looking Ahead: A New Era for Social Care Innovation The Social Care Innovation and Entrepreneurship Bootcamp demonstrated that innovation is not just a buzzword—it is a necessity for the future of social care. The enthusiasm, ideas, and confidence generated through this training are just the beginning. With ongoing support and refinement, initiatives like this can empower social care professionals to drive meaningful change in their organisations and beyond. As we reflect on this milestone, one thing is clear: innovation is the lifeline for social care, and the journey is just getting started. If you liked this story, you'll love our newsletter! Get more stories like this, along with exclusive insights and updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

Background PEACEPLUS is a cross-border funding programme supported by the European Union, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Government of Ireland, and the Northern Ireland administration. The programme is managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and is designed to support peace, prosperity, and economic growth across the Island of Ireland. The programme welcomes Scottish participation as territorial collaboration across borders, involving partners both within and outside the formal Programme area to address challenges, is a fundamental aspect of the PEACEPLUS Programme. The main benefit of project activity must be to the programme area but there is an acknowledgement that there are, and continue to be, excellent relationships within certain sectors which, if built upon under PEACEPLUS, will continue to deliver high quality impacts to citizens. The core Programme area includes Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland, namely Counties Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan, and Sligo. However, Cross border collaboration is not strictly limited to the administrative borders of the Programme but has a flexible geography depending on the topic concerned - functional areas. Using the concept of a functional area will allow for organisations and institutions not based in the core programme area to add value to projects, by linking with partners within the core Programme area. What matters is that the benefits of the project are significant for the Programme area and that they are demonstrated strongly within any subsequent application. The location of the project or the location of the partners is not a defining matter. Scotland has been involved in many Cross border collaborations supported by The Special European Bodies. Funding Opportunity PEACEPLUS have launched a new funding call under Investment Area 6.1 - Strategic Planning and Engagement. This investment area is directed towards enhancing cross-border cooperation to address obstacles that impact cross-border socio-economic fluidity and more generally the reconciliation process throughout the Island. A total value of €18 million has been allocated to this call. Applications must be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 15th May 2025 . The SEUPB will not accept applications after this date. Learn more: https://www.seupb.eu/peaceplus/overview/themes-and-investment-areas/theme-6/61-strategic-planning-and-engagement If organisations are interested in pursing an application/ collaborating with Irish partners, the Scotland National Contact is Caroline Coleman and her role is to support Scottish applications through the development planning and submission of the application. Caroline can be contacted on caroline.coleman@scotent.co.uk or 07763899541. If you liked this story, you'll love our newsletter! Get more stories like this, along with exclusive insights and updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

On Thursday, 13 March 2025, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), alongside partners the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) and Simon Community Scotland, proudly hosted a Scottish Parliament reception to celebrate the impact of the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme. The event was sponsored by Clare Haughey MSP and supported by a range of third-sector organisations. The evening followed a timely mention of Digital Lifelines Scotland in a parliamentary debate on Health and Social Care Innovation. During the debate, Ms Haughey praised the programme as “a fantastic example of the powerful manner in which digital inclusion and digital services can be enabled to support individuals.” Held at the Scottish Parliament, the event brought together around 100 guests for an evening of discussion, learning, and shared ambition. DHI was honoured by the attendance of Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Mr Neil Gray, who offered encouraging remarks and showed strong interest in the work being done. Ministers and MSPs in attendance also engaged with the stories and statistics shared throughout the evening. Following opening remarks from Ms Haughey, attendees heard from DHI’s Moira Mackenzie and Margaret Whoriskey, who presented the background and progress of Digital Lifelines. To date, the programme has supported over 5,500 people, distributing over 3,200 devices and 3,800 data packages. Crucially, more than 500 staff and volunteers have been trained as Digital Champions to offer continued support in their communities. The second half of the evening highlighted the programme’s real-world impact. Vari MacFadzean from Harbour Ayrshire shared a powerful personal story of transformation, representing the work of 35 organisations that received Digital Lifelines Scotland funding. Claire Longmuir of Simon Community Scotland spoke passionately about placing lived experience at the heart of service design, while David McNeill (SCVO) reflected on the wider system-level influence of the initiative and the vision for future growth. Exhibitions during the event further showcased the creativity and impact of the programme. SCVO presented creative works from participants, and Simon Community Scotland demonstrated the By My Side app, now supporting hundreds of people daily with access to vital services and information. DHI also welcomed NHS Fife and partners involved in the Chief Scientist Office’s Reducing Drug Deaths Innovation Challenge, highlighting the ongoing role of digital innovation in harm reduction. As the evening concluded, DHI and its partners reaffirmed their commitment to growing and sustaining Digital Lifelines Scotland, with hopes to expand its reach and continue supporting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable individuals through digital inclusion. If you liked this story, you'll love our newsletter! Get more stories like this, along with exclusive insights and updates, delivered straight to your inbox.

Developing a national harm reduction app to enhance digital support for people with lived experience of substance use. Background Digital Lifelines is a portfolio of work funded by the Scottish government which aims to help people with lived experience of substance use (PWLE) through digital inclusion outreach and the development of digital products. In the first stages of the work, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was involved in interviewing PWLE on their experience of services  that support them, and the challenges and obstacles that they faced. DHI then took over leadership of the programme in 2023. Digital Lifelines recently won an award  at Holyrood Connect for our work on digital inclusion. Need for a national app In our conversations with services across Scotland, we found that many areas were looking at creating harm reduction apps which can support PWLE by giving helpful information and signposting to relevant services. Based on this, we identified a need for a national harm reduction app. This would:   Eliminate duplication of effort caused by local councils each trying to create their own services Focus available resources on creating the best possible app using evidence-based, trauma-informed approaches Ensure consistency for PWLE, particularly those who might be moving between council areas   However, it was difficult for stakeholders to come together and agree what a national app might look like or how it might function. Provocative exploration We developed a set of digital prototypes to explore concepts for the national app in terms of features and functionality. The purpose of this exercise was to use the available research and product development which had already been done through Digital Lifelines to create a set of relevant and provocative ideas which could help focus stakeholder conversations. The scope had to be something which could be achieved using minimal resources for maximum impact, as funding and time were limited.   To understand what PWLE might want from a national app, we carried out:   Background research of work done by Digital Lifelines and other researchers worldwide (but particularly in Scotland) on what PWLE want and how they use digital services Technical audit of Digital Lifelines products and other relevant services to understand what features and functionality might be important Review of third-sector reports on digital services aimed at PWLE and their use   From our initial conversations with Digital Lifelines stakeholders, we already knew that professionals were most interested in incorporating RADAR alerts  (which warn about dangerous substances in circulation) and having a more complete, easy-to-maintain service directory. We worked with the ALLIANCE to explore how ALISS  could be incorporated into the app to reduce effort by having a single, national source of data for service listings.   Once the initial research had been completed, we used Spotify’s Thoughtful Execution  framework to map out our background research and previous product development done by others. Thoughtful Execution map of previous research By correlating these to various “How might we…?” questions, we were able to clearly see what areas had already been explored through other work. This helped to identify what was already known (or unknown) about what PWLE wanted from digital services and products, and what areas were working well. Initial wireframes of a combined app Partial screenshot of the annotated walkthrough in Miro From this, we started to develop wireframes showing how these services could be combined into a single app. After obtaining feedback, these were further developed into an annotated walkthrough on Miro  (a collaborative workspace) which could be used to support stakeholder discussions.   Focus on By My Side After reviewing the initial concepts, Digital Lifelines decided to focus on expanding Simon Community’s By My Side  app. By My Side was an obvious choice because it was already being developed through Digital Lifelines, it used an evidence-based approach, and it had been co-produced with PWLE. A great deal of work had already been done by Simon Community on tailoring the language and experience to make it as supportive and respectful as possible for PWLE’s needs. This also meant that we could take advantage of Simon Community’s highly engaged co-production group for feedback. Technically speaking, BMS is a web app built on a CMS (content management system), meaning that it could be integrated with ALISS and continue to be easily updated in future. The original version of the app had been designed primarily for women , a group who tend to be under-catered to harm reduction. Initially, there was some concern that expanding the focus of the app might reduce the available support for women. However, Simon Community’s co-production group indicated that they were happy to see the benefits of the app shared with others.   By My Side had been developed for Simon Community by AND Digital , who rejoined the project to discuss and agree on what new features would be added to prepare the app for national use. Simon Community also had a lot of ideas from their previous work on how they would like to see the service extended. Together, we agreed on three priority areas for development:   Highly prominent display of RADAR alerts, which warn citizens about dangerous batches of drugs in circulation Functionality that would allow users to personalise their experience of the app by tailoring the content to them (allowing women to continue to find relevant content easily) Searchable, location-based service directory through integration with ALISS’s service database   Screenshot of the updated By My Side app, showing a map of Simon Community’s access hub in Glasgow One of the challenges we faced was that many PWLE have very low levels of digital literacy and access. They are also (justifiably) wary of sharing their information online. Setting up the ability for users to create accounts would also take more development time. We therefore decided to use content filtering to personalise the app experience rather than having a log-in system for users, as this option was the most technically feasible and the most acceptable to users. After a period of collaborative development sprints, it’s exciting to see the updated app being rolled out for national use. Hopefully, services and PWLE across Scotland will be able to take advantage of what this has to offer. What’s next? From this work, we learned a lot about what services and PWLE want from digital services and got a chance to collaborate with other groups in Scotland to make something that everyone can benefit from. We’re planning to carry these learnings forward into DHI’s other work which aims to help support PWLE. However, we also learned that there was little research which asked open questions about what PWLE want from digital services, rather than starting with a set idea for testing. In future, we hope to be able to explore these questions more with PWLE communities. We hope that new projects and programmes of work will provide the opportunity for Digital Lifelines to develop By My Side further and identify how the service could be adopted more widely.   Try out the By My Side app:   https://bymyside.simonscotland.org/ Authors: Marissa Cummings and Gabriele Rossi are designers and researchers with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Stay updated on the latest news, events & funding opportunities across the digital health and social care sector!

Moray, Scotland  – A major new initiative aimed at transforming mental health research and community well-being will launch with a special event on Tuesday, 25th March 2025, in Elgin. Photo by Alexander Williamson. The Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray is a Community Research Network (CRN) hosted by Moray Wellbeing Hub that brings together local people and organisations to co-create solutions that truly reflect the needs of Moray’s communities. This initiative is made possible through £1M funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Young Foundation, which are supporting innovative community-led research projects that address social challenges. Their investment ensures that research is shaped by and for the people who need it most, and the network in Moray is the only network in Scotland funded as part of 9 innovative networks across the UK. This initiative is a collaborative effort involving key partners such as the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) Rural Centre of Excellence, Moray Art Development Engagement (MADE), tsiMORAY, Science Ceilidh, Arrows (a Quarriers service), and The Three Kings Cullen Association. These organisations have come together to drive change and reframe mental health with Moray’s communities. Heidi Tweedie, Social Movement and Enterprise Lead, Moray Wellbeing Hub CIC, said: “As community members with our own experiences of life challenges, we’re striving to ensure community voices are heard in deciding how local change happens – and in a way that benefits ourselves and those we care about. This event provides an opportunity for anyone intrigued by the term ‘mental wealth’ or by the idea of community-led research to come along. You don't need any prior experience, and if you face a barrier in attending, let us know. this includes young people who are very welcome.” For those unable to attend in person, the event will have elements recorded and made available on the website. All interested are encouraged to sign up to the Collaboration for Mental Wealth in Moray mailing list for updates. Event Highlights Date & time:  25 March 2025, 18:30 Location:  Laichmoray Hotel The event is free, but registration is essential: https://mentalwealthmoray.org.uk/ The event will introduce the network’s mission, share key findings from community engagement activities, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will hear about opportunities, including becoming peer-researchers, to shape research that directly benefits their community and well-being. Why This Matters Community-led research: Shaping mental health solutions based on real-life experiences. Collaboration & partnership: Bringing together diverse voices for greater impact. Turning research into action: Ensuring findings lead to meaningful change in policies and services. The launch is an opportunity for everyone, whether individuals, groups or local organisations, to get involved in shaping the future of mental wellbeing in Moray. For more information, to register for the event, or to join the Community Research Network, visit:  https://mentalwealthmoray.org.uk Subscribe to the DHI e-newsletter Stay updated on the latest news, events & funding opportunities across the digital health and social care sector!

Supporting digital transformation and independent living in Moray Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has appointed   Archangel   as development partner for a pioneering Technology Enabled Care (TEC) project in Moray. This research and development (R&D) project will develop and test a toolkit of devices that enable person-centred prescribing from a range of telehealth, telecare and ambient monitoring devices within an existing home. These will then be integrated into the Archangel platform for data collation and analysis. The project, delivered under the Smart Housing Smart Communities living lab , will involve the testing and evaluation of a personalised, proactive and predictive monitoring service pathway for citizens and health and care services in Moray. It forms part of an integrated health, social care and housing R&D digital transformation programme, which is being delivered by the DHI’s  Rural Centre of Excellence , a £5m project funded by the UK Government as part of the  Moray Growth Deal . Archangel will directly support this project by contributing to R&D activity that could potentially extend the Moray Lifeline Service ( MLL ) which provides telecare equipment and support to individuals across the region, especially older and vulnerable people, and enables them to live independently in their own homes. With the analogue switch-off scheduled for January 2027, many Moray residents currently rely on telecare systems that will soon become obsolete. The project will assist in the migration of users to digital systems and explore new ways of capturing health and wellbeing data to deliver early intervention and more personalised care services. The partnership with Archangel will allow MLL to choose from a wide range of unobtrusive sensor-based technologies and devices that are all tailored to support the individual’s needs and are seamlessly integrated into Archangel’s cutting-edge Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) platform. By using Archangel’s AAL platform, which applies AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning models, care providers will gain new insights into residents' daily routines. This will enable early intervention and more personalised care, from supported living and fall prevention to proactive property management. The project has the potential to empower individuals to take a more active role in managing their own health and well-being by linking data insights from Archangel into the Community Connections platform and Personal Data Store (PDS), where people can securely view and share their health data, access support and self-refer to services. Ultimately, the project contributes to the ambition to shift from legacy telecare services in Moray and lays the foundation for future advancements in connected health, social care and housing throughout Scotland and further afield. Marie Simpson (DHI) commented: "Having worked with Archangel on several health and social care projects in the northeast of Scotland, we know their capabilities and what they bring to initiatives like the Rural Centre of Excellence R&D work. The partnership allows us to showcase cutting-edge data solutions and IoT (internet of things) technology to unlock the full potential of smart housing by tackling the long-standing challenge of fragmented, siloed data across health, care and social housing.   “With a clear need for a unified system approach, DHI is investing in solutions that integrate services seamlessly and empower individuals with personalised care and improved outcomes.” Lorna Bernard from Moray Council said:   “The analogue switch-off presents challenges, but DHI and Archangel’s involvement will help to develop, test and evaluate new solutions to enable delivery of a future-proof digital platform with solutions that don’t just replace outdated systems but transform care for vulnerable people living rurally across Moray. “It will demonstrate that a fully customisable and unobtrusive monitoring system is workable across a huge range of devices and sensors, providing tailored support for individual needs, from falls detection and activities of daily living monitoring to proactive property and environmental management." Brian Brown, Director of Business Development at Archangel, explained: “This project represents a significant milestone in our mission to turn complex data into actionable insights. The DHI’s commitment to breaking down data silos and delivering truly personalised care perfectly aligns with our vision by utilising our expertise in AI-driven analytics and digital integration. “We welcome the opportunity of collaboration with other partners and the consolidation of knowledge and research to realise the vision of an integrated health, social care and housing system.” For more information, visit:   www.archangel.cloud

We were proud to celebrate the winners of the #DigiInventors Challenge Secondary School Edition at the Holyrood Connect Digital Health & Care Scotland 2025 event. Since its inception, the #DigiInventors Challenge has empowered hundreds of young people, equipping them with digital and entrepreneurial skills, creative thinking, and the confidence to address pressing health challenges in their communities. ​ In 2024, participants were tasked with a unique challenge: using digital technology and e-gaming to reimagine the game of field hockey. The aim was to boost physical activity, increase participation, and enhance the well-being of young people. Teams were encouraged to incorporate ideas that also had a positive environmental impact, with extra points awarded for concepts supporting net carbon zero goals. Out of 182 students, EvoGrip emerged as the winning team. After four years of dedication to the challenge, the Scottish winners from Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh captured the judges’ attention with their truly innovative solution. EvoGrip is a smart hockey stick grip designed to promote a healthy, active lifestyle while enhancing performance on the field. Key features include: Detailed Analytics: Providing insights into performance. Wireless Data Transfer: Enabling seamless sharing of performance data. Solar-Powered Battery: Offering sustainable power. Friendly Competition and Goal-Setting: Inspiring players to improve their game while enjoying the sport. Watch their winning showreel: Congratulations to the team for their hard work, creativity, and perseverance! Learn more about the #DigiInventors challenge : https://www.digiinventors.com/ Get Involved If you would like to learn more about the #DigiInventors Challenge or explore ways to support future editions, please get in touch with Grant Reilly , Head of Marketing and Communications at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre.

Killer question: Does data hold the key to solving historic gender inequality in cardiovascular healthcare in Scotland – and around the world A pioneering partnership between the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and Research Data Scotland (RDS) will help address long-standing gender inequality in Scotland’s approach to cardiovascular healthcare by harnessing the power of data.  Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Scotland, claiming twice as many lives as breast cancer. Despite this, women continue to face significant disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare when compared to men.   Fran McIntyre, a fit and healthy 49-year-old executive director from Edinburgh, suffered an unexpected heart attack aged 44 in 2021, which doctors initially dismissed as anxiety. Incredibly, the mother-of-two was about to discharge herself and order a takeaway from her phone when doctors told her she was having a heart attack.  “I had no idea I was having a heart attack,” Ms McIntyre said. “Even in hospital, they thought I was fine until blood tests showed otherwise. After being discharged, I was given aspirin and left to get on with it – there was no follow-up care or ongoing support.” The experience described by Ms McIntyre reflects wider issues across the UK – and globally – highlighted by the 2019 Bias and Biology report by the British Heart Foundation, which revealed that women face poorer outcomes at every stage of cardiovascular care. Women are more likely to have their symptoms dismissed as anxiety or heartburn and may have up to six times as many appointments as men before receiving an appropriate referral. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between DHI and RDS seeks to address these inequalities by supporting academic research and digital health innovation that will help raise the quality and value in women’s health and care data. It is hoped the new partnership will address current data gaps for women's cardiovascular health and drive digital innovation in detection, treatment and care. “Women’s cardiovascular health has historically been overlooked due to data gaps and systemic biases,” explained Dr Abigail Lyons, an expert in women’s health at DHI. “This is not a challenge unique to Scotland, but by leveraging the nation’s robust health data infrastructure, we aim to close these gaps and develop targeted interventions that improve diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare for women. We hope that what we learn can be rolled out for the benefit of other nations too.” Scotland’s role as a leader in approaches to women’s health is well established. In 2021, the nation became the first in the UK to publish a Women’s Health Plan and appoint a Women’s Health Champion, Professor Anna Glasier. Measures like the High-Sensitivity Troponin Test, pioneered by Professor Nicholas Mills of NHS Lothian and the University of Edinburgh, have already improved heart attack detection for women. However, Dr Lyons emphasised that more needs to be done. “We are at the beginning of a long journey, she said. “Systemic change is required, but Scotland’s commitment to prioritising women’s health places us in a strong position to lead the way.” Key challenges include addressing the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials, improving awareness of cardiovascular risk among women, and ensuring that healthcare innovations do not exacerbate existing inequalities. The partnership will also explore how women can gain greater agency over their health data and decisions. Ms McIntyre, who is now completely fit and healthy and has had no symptoms or issues since, said that whilst her own experience of inequality was not as extreme as others, she has hope that through continued work such as the DHI-RDS partnership, the inequality gap can be closed in future.  “The fact that we know there’s an issue gives me hope,” she said. “Initiatives like this partnership are exactly the kind of innovation we need. I don’t want other women to go through what I did without the support they deserve.” By combining data-driven insights with Scotland’s tradition of collaboration and innovation, the DHI-RDS partnership aims to make Scotland a global leader in addressing inequalities in women’s cardiovascular health care.  The benefits of the partnership extend beyond women’s cardiovascular health, with wide-reaching objectives in supporting data strategy, information sharing, communications, signposting and engagement with relevant organisations; developing collaborative projects which enhance Scotland’s digital and data infrastructure; and identifying relevant funding and investment opportunities. The partnership also seeks to encourage and facilitate collaboration opportunities where they are of mutual interest, initially through the Women’s Health Data Exemplar work and Aim4All Phase 2 project, which aims to enhance data collection for evaluating new healthcare products in Scotland. Layla Robinson, Chief Partnership and Strategy Officer at RDS, said: “Data is a powerful tool, and Research Data Scotland is working to make it faster and simpler for researchers to access public sector data, like health and gender, to enable insights and better evidence-based decisions.  “Partnership working is central to what we do and we’re excited to be working with DHI to help address gaps in research and improve outcomes for people across Scotland.”    Moira McKenzie , Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Innovation at DHI, said: “DHI occupies a unique and visible position at the vanguard of research and digital innovation in Scotland's growing digital health and care sector. We are delighted to collaborate with Research Data Scotland and cross-sectoral partners to demonstrate how digital innovation and data sharing can deliver citizen and system benefits for many such health challenges, not just in Scotland but across the world.” To learn more about RDS, visit: https://www.researchdata.scot/ Stay updated on the latest news, events & funding opportunities across the digital health and social care sector!

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) has reinforced its position as a global expert in digital health and social care through its appointment to the Board of Directors for the European Health Telematics Association (EHTEL).  EHTEL is a unique pan-European multidisciplinary stakeholder platform, bringing together organisations and individuals engaged in all aspects of eHealth. It is well placed, in the heart of Europe, to bring together the voices of European stakeholder groups and provide concrete insights into European policy.  EHTEL’s distinctive structure enables the exchange of ideas, opportunities and knowledge with a community of 5,000 digital health and care experts and innovators. It does that through webinars  and  projects, leading to innovation in the delivery of eHealth solutions and the transformation of health and social care.  DHI’s Director of Planning & Performance, Janette Hughes, will bring a wealth of expertise, a fresh perspective and leadership to help shape the new strategic direction in this dynamic, new phase for EHTEL. Moving forward, EHTEL is committed to emphasising the critical contribution and importance of digital health implementers to the digital transformation of health and care systems.  On her appointment, Janette Hughes said:  “I’m delighted to be appointed to the EHTEL Board of Directors. With digital technology playing an ever-increasing role in health and social care systems, we must work together across nations to achieve scale. EHTEL plays an important role in bringing together key stakeholders and the platform to do this effectively. I’m excited to represent DHI and the fantastic work that Scotland”  Janette has over 20 years of experience in Design, Innovation, Economic Development and Programme Management.  She has focused the last ten years on Digital Health and Wellness, leading various high-profile innovation projects in Scotland, including the Wellness and Health Innovation Project, and over the last 5 years, she has been involved with two major Innovate UK-backed programmes:  Future city demonstrator (Glasgow) where she assisted in the development of a City Observatory that harnessed the power of data for City challenges (some of which related to Health and well-being)  The Scottish DALLAS programme, which pioneered a Digital wellness platform and applications in Scotland  Janette has undertaken many international keynote presentations on this subject and has led numerous trade missions to Japan, the USA, India and throughout Europe.  She has a thorough understanding of this sector and how service, technical and business innovation and readiness levels need to merge and connect to benefit stakeholders.  In addition, Janette is:   Chair of the Digital Working Group for All Policies for a Healthy Europe  Chair of the UKTIN Health & Care Working Group  Scottish Government Digital Capability Advisory Group Member  Remote & Rural Health & Care Strategic Board Member  Scottish Lead for the UK & Ireland HIMSS Steering Group  Stay updated on the latest news, events & funding opportunities across the digital health and social care sector!

This Preliminary Market Consultation notice is intended to help buyers potentially source or create innovative goods, works or services for the public sector in Scotland. Abstract: Adequate housing in rural Scotland is a major obstacle to economic growth, contributing to depopulation, a loss of skilled workers, and stagnating local economies. This housing crisis has become a key issue. This presents a significant opportunity for innovation in the delivery of homes, particularly in terms of their suitability, adaptability, and long-term sustainability. The University’s Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), in partnership with Built Environment – Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) and Moray Council as part of the Moray Growth Deal (MGD), is inviting expressions of interest to develop a low-carbon, smart home. The project will utilise modern methods of construction (MMC) and focus on digital solutions for independent living, with a particular emphasis on addressing the needs of remote and rural communities. The project aims to develop and deliver a 2-bedroom, innovative, and connected home on an innovation plot (within Moray) designed to be a sustainable, high-quality home that meets people’s evolving needs and aspirations throughout the course of their/ their family’s life. The purpose of this notice is to identify individual organisations, groups of organisations or consortia able to deliver either one or both of the undernoted key components. It should be noted that whilst the outline below represents the current intended approach, the purpose of this notice is to commence dialogue with the market(s) to gain a fuller understanding of possibilities and opportunities. Any procurement activity undertaken by DHI following this initial engagement shall be subject of a future contract notice with which will outline specific requirements. Construction of 2-bedroom home: This will be an exemplary, innovative, affordable home that is highly sustainable; reduces embodied and operational carbon and reliance on the national grid; enhances biodiversity and fits in with the vision for the rest of the site. The building materials and method of construction is a key consideration which must consider whole life carbon of the design and construction. Careful consideration must be given to material choices and technology with a preference of the utilisation of local supply chains. It is envisaged that the home will be designed and fitted out to minimise day to day running costs. Digital innovation technology: This project will require Digital innovations that integrate with and complement the building fabric, this shall be a key requirement, the early indicative project scope suggests that technologies should be considered to generate data to monitor and optimise the building’s performance and the occupant’s wellbeing, activity, and independent daily living within its environment. These technologies should be targeted at enabling the monitoring of safety, security, health and wellbeing of the residents. The outcome of the digital innovation element must promote independent living, focus on prevention and early intervention to promote health and wellbeing, and produce a high-quality scalable product. Data generated by digital devices (integrated into the fabric of the build is preferred) will be collected and made readily accessible to the occupier and their family/carers as well as in a format that can be shared with external agencies with appropriate consents. Consideration should be given as to the benefits of including digital fit out as part of the construction process as well as retrofitting. Collation and analysis of the generated data will be included in a separate upcoming ITT and will be managed in parallel to create an end-to-end solution. Notice Information: This Preliminary Market Consultation notice is intended to help buyers potentially source or create innovative goods, works or services for the public sector in Scotland. It is NOT a regulated procurement notice and is NOT an intention to procure goods, services, or works at this point. Before commencing appropriate procurement activity, buyers may consider it appropriate to conduct market consultation. Within an innovation context this can be helpful when seeking or accepting advice from independent experts, authorities or from market participants. It can also be important to consult market participants when assessing the development of the market and planning subsequent potential procurement processes. Where 'contract' and 'procurement' is referenced in the Notice, this refers to the Consultation and NOT a contract or procurement. Where the deadline for the expression of interest is referenced in the Notice, this refers to the deadline for the supplier's full response to the PMC. Reference No: JAN522875 OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788909 Published by: University of Strathclyde Publication Date: 30/01/2025 Deadline Date: 27/02/2025 Deadline Time: 12:00 Notice Type: 04 Preliminary Market Consultation - Innovation Has Documents: No Has SPD: No If you are unable to access the link, the notice is available as a PDF below: Learn more: Two virtual Q&A sessions, hosted on Friday 14 February, as part of the innovative Smart Housing Smart Communities project in Moray offered a fantastic opportunity for interested industry providers to engage with the project team, learn more about the initiative, and explore ways to collaborate. Recordings of both sessions and a Frequently Asked Questions document can be found under RCE events and resources here: https://www.dhi-scotland.com/rce-moray-hub

We are proud to announce that Digital Lifelines Scotland has been awarded the Digital Inclusion Award at the Holyrood Connect Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the project's significant impact on improving digital access and reducing drug-related harm across Scotland. Working in collaboration with the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) , and the Simon Community Scotland , the programme has: Supported 4,500 people  at risk of drug harm to become digitally included. Distributed 3,000 devices  and 3,600 connections  (SIM cards and MiFi devices). Upskilled 489 staff and volunteers  through the Digital Harm Reduction Champion  scheme, ensuring digital inclusion is embedded across services. Digital Lifelines Scotland has brought together 35 organisations  across Scotland to tackle digital exclusion among people at risk of drug-related harm Beyond digital access, Digital Lifelines Scotland co-designs innovative solutions, including harm reduction apps, virtual support services, and online therapeutic consultations, ensuring that individuals have the support they need when it matters most. The DLS team is eager to build on this momentum. Subject to new funding, the next phase of the programme will focus on a place-based approach - working more closely with local communities to deepen impact and better meet individual and organisational needs. By strengthening community connections and further embedding digital inclusion, the programme aims to deliver lasting change for people, services, and the wider sector. A fantastic accomplishment that highlights the hard work and collaboration of everyone involved. Learn more about Digital Lifelines Scotland