In January 2024, DHI was commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a Care and Wellbeing Innovation Portfolio, focusing, in particular, on social care innovation. Through engagement with over 20 national organizations, DHI identified key priorities for scaling digital innovation in social care and to lever research and innovation opportunities. The findings emphasise the need for a supportive infrastructure, an innovation pathway, a framework for evaluating impacts, and alignment of ongoing projects. The report outlines steps to advance digital social care innovation across Scotland and shares insight on creating the conditions to foster social care innovation and collaboration across sectors. < Return to resources Digital Innovation in Social Care : Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Whoriskey, Margaret and Raman, Sneha and Kunte, Aarya and McIntyre, Don In January 2024, DHI was commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a Care and Wellbeing Innovation Portfolio, focusing, in particular, on social care innovation. Through engagement with over 20 national organizations, DHI identified key priorities for scaling digital innovation in social care and to lever research and innovation opportunities. The findings emphasise the need for a supportive infrastructure, an innovation pathway, a framework for evaluating impacts, and alignment of ongoing projects. The report outlines steps to advance digital social care innovation across Scotland and shares insight on creating the conditions to foster social care innovation and collaboration across sectors. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Innovation in Social Care : Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Report 2025 Start Now

This report presents a review of relevant Scottish and UK strategies, policies, frameworks, and action plans (2019-2021) to form a strategic case of support for DHI’s efforts to facilitate the development of digitally skilled workforce in Scotland. < Return to resources Mapping Policies Relating to the Digital Transformation of Health and Care Sector and the Associated Workforce Skills and Capabilities in Scotland and the UK Morrison, C., Rimpiläinen, S. & Thomas, J. This report presents a review of relevant Scottish and UK strategies, policies, frameworks, and action plans (2019-2021) to form a strategic case of support for DHI’s efforts to facilitate the development of digitally skilled workforce in Scotland. View resource Previous item Next item Mapping Policies Relating to the Digital Transformation of Health and Care Sector and the Associated Workforce Skills and Capabilities in Scotland and the UK Report 2021 Start Now

This report offers a snapshot of various technologies utilized or in development for COVID-19 surveillance as of early April 2020, with detailed descriptions of select apps worldwide. As the situation evolves rapidly, the report acknowledges that developments may have progressed further by the time of publication. < Return to resources Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Rimpiläinen, Sanna and Thomas, Jennifer and Morrison, Ciarán This report offers a snapshot of various technologies utilized or in development for COVID-19 surveillance as of early April 2020, with detailed descriptions of select apps worldwide. As the situation evolves rapidly, the report acknowledges that developments may have progressed further by the time of publication. View resource Previous item Next item Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Report 2020 Start Now

This Annual Report from Scotland's Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), marks the first year of the DHIs integration into the Scottish Funding Council’s infrastructure investment portfolio. This has been a transformative period for DHI—one defined by renewed strategic alignment, strengthened partnerships, and a reinvigorated commitment to delivering impact across Scotland’s health and care ecosystem aligned with Scottish Governments key objectives. Over the past twelve months, we have reasserted our role as a key enabler of innovation, working closely with government, academia, industry, and the third sector to shape and deliver demand-led solutions. < Return to resources Annual Report - Year 1 Infrastructure Investment : August 2024 to July 2025 Hughes, Janette This Annual Report from Scotland's Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI), marks the first year of the DHIs integration into the Scottish Funding Council’s infrastructure investment portfolio. This has been a transformative period for DHI—one defined by renewed strategic alignment, strengthened partnerships, and a reinvigorated commitment to delivering impact across Scotland’s health and care ecosystem aligned with Scottish Governments key objectives. Over the past twelve months, we have reasserted our role as a key enabler of innovation, working closely with government, academia, industry, and the third sector to shape and deliver demand-led solutions. View resource Previous item Next item Annual Report - Year 1 Infrastructure Investment : August 2024 to July 2025 Executive summary 2025 Start Now

Yazmin CaceresProject Management & Technology Coordinator < Return to team Yazmin Caceres Project Management & Technology Coordinator Yazmin brings over 12 years of experience in primary healthcare and public health leadership in Chile, alongside an MSc in Digital Health Systems from the University of Strathclyde. She has focused on digital health implementations, community health programmes, and user-centred service redesigns that improved patient access and outcomes. Her vision at DHI is to bridge innovation and real-world health needs by mapping Scotland’s health and care innovation ecosystem, making resources more accessible for entrepreneurs and innovators. Passionate about user-centred design and equitable digital transformation, she aims to help position DHI as a catalyst that connects ideas with impact for patients, professionals, and communities. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Jennifer ThomasSkills and Project Manager < Return to team Jennifer Thomas Skills and Project Manager Jennifer is responsible for managing a programme of work that produces innovative, additional educational opportunities in Moray for frontline health and care employees, and the specialist and technical staff working in digital health and care. She is a qualified Product Design Engineer and has worked on a broad range of social and economic development projects throughout her career. Prior to joining DHI in 2019, she successfully managed and delivered several large-scale health and social care research projects for the Scottish Government, NHE Education Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. She also brings a well-developed knowledge and understanding of the skills landscape in Scotland. Since 2014, Jennifer has managed a range of industry skills studies and contributed research and analysis work to several skills programmes. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) deploys key digital assets and capabilities to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data cross sector pathfinder initiatives, contributing to the Scottish Government and COSLA Health & Care Digital and Data Strategies and wider public service reform priorities. Public sector services Explore opportunities! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) deploys key digital assets and capabilities to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data cross sector pathfinder initiatives, contributing to the Scottish Government and COSLA Health & Care Digital and Data Strategies and wider public service reform priorities. “The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a critical partner in enabling innovative and exciting new products and solutions to be developed and implemented nationally across Scotland. DHI have a key role to play in supporting companies and partners to engage with NHS and Social Care organisations and bring drive, energy and focus to the delivery of our Digital Health and Care Strategy.” Jonathan Cameron Head of Digital Health and Care Scottish Government We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and social care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Key to driving public service reform is supporting a decisive shift to prevention, greater integration of public services in partnership and collaboration through innovation and digital technology. Spotlighting impactful innovation DHI Industry Engagement Plan 2024 – 2027 This plan describes the evolution, substance and intended implementation of DHI’s refreshed approach to commercial industry engagement. It aims to help more Scottish SMEs, start-ups and spin outs take their innovations to health and social care markets through focusing on Top Tier suppliers to the NHS and social care providers as their key customers. Read engagement plan Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 4 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. Read the latest Annual report Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 In 2022, the Scottish Government commissioned DHI to establish the DMHIC, launched in March 2022 to support Action 15.7 of the Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan through digital innovation. This report, by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), outlines DMHIC's progress from August 2023 to July 2024. Read the report Digital and Data Across Scotland - new report DHI is excited to contribute to this special report on Scotland's digital healthcare landscape. HTN explores the current and future state of digital healthcare, featuring insights from the Scottish Government, NHS National Services Scotland, and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Read the report DHI 10 Year Strategy DHI facilitates collaboration between commercial, academic, and healthcare sectors to expedite research and innovation adoption, leveraging its robust delivery history to support the goals outlined in its 10-year strategy. Read the strategy DHU Executive Digest Digital tools for the self-management of chronic diseases: Mode of action and conditions of market success. Read latest resource Daring to consider “The art of the possible" A Holyrood Magazine interview with our CEO, Professor George Crooks OBE. Read more The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) The RCE for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. Learn more Innovation clusters We facilitate an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. Explore our clusters #DigiInventors Challenge Inspiring and empowering young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial and digital skills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the digital health and care sector. Get involved Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Join our network Become part of an exclusive community, that wants to collaborate and transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Share your interests and expertise, to receive tailored emails to participate in activities that align with your preferences. Join our network Other related pages Our team DHI comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us Expert insights Dive into the latest expert insights and elevate your understanding of the digital health and social care sector. Gain expert insights Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Register to attend Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills Resources DHI undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources focused on digital health and social care. Browse our resources Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Defining digital health and social care DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Access our health data exchange

This report presents recommendations for a sustainable service vision for Trauma and Orthopaedics in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The recommendations are the results of three design-led workshops with GG&C regional stakeholders, facilitated by the DHI Insights team. The report presents the supporting background information and illustrations of the DHI processes undertaken across the three workshops. The report concludes with a summary of key recommendations and associated timelines, including proposed improvements to the service which could support changes to the service model(s). < Return to resources NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde: Trauma & Orthopaedics Brooks, E., Binnie, C., Blank, L., Porteous, A., Schauberger, U., Smith, P., Watchorn, T. This report presents recommendations for a sustainable service vision for Trauma and Orthopaedics in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The recommendations are the results of three design-led workshops with GG&C regional stakeholders, facilitated by the DHI Insights team. The report presents the supporting background information and illustrations of the DHI processes undertaken across the three workshops. The report concludes with a summary of key recommendations and associated timelines, including proposed improvements to the service which could support changes to the service model(s). View resource Previous item Next item NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde: Trauma & Orthopaedics Report 2019 Start Now

This report examines international strategies to support effective self-isolation and incentivize compliance during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in May 2020. < Return to resources Global Examples of Methods and Tools for Supporting and Incentivising Self-Isolation at Home Thomas, J., Rimpiläinen, S. & Morrison, C. This report examines international strategies to support effective self-isolation and incentivize compliance during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns in May 2020. View resource Previous item Next item Global Examples of Methods and Tools for Supporting and Incentivising Self-Isolation at Home Report 2020 Start Now

Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBEHead of Innovation for Care & Well Being < Return to team Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE Head of Innovation for Care & Well Being Professor Margaret Whoriskey has joined DHI as Head of Innovation for Care and Well-being. Margaret is leading a new programme of work that will strengthen DHI's role in supporting innovation for integrated care and well-being. Having previously been Head of the SG Technology Enabled Care Programme, Margaret will bring her substantial cross-sector and international experience to the role. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with the DHI and look forward to collaborating with partners in seeking opportunities for how innovation can support service transformation, address some of our key challenges and improve outcomes for people”. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Using role play and co-design to explore how health professionals would like to be supported to embed communication and behaviour change techniques in their consultations with people living with diabetes. < Return to resources Digital Diabetes - Communication Between Communicators (CBC): Supporting Behaviour Change Johnson, Michael, Teal, Gemma, Thorup, Tine and Ballie, Jen Using role play and co-design to explore how health professionals would like to be supported to embed communication and behaviour change techniques in their consultations with people living with diabetes. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Diabetes - Communication Between Communicators (CBC): Supporting Behaviour Change Report 2017 Start Now

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

The Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI),  is focused on transforming great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions through collaboration and co-design. Whether you’re looking to partner with us, have an enquiry, or just want to learn more about our work, we’re here to connect. Contact Get in touch The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is focused on transforming great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions through collaboration and co-design. Whether you’re looking to partner with us, have an enquiry, or just want to learn more about our work, we’re here to connect. Our main office Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre 1st Floor, Suite B Inovo Building 121 George Street Glasgow, G1 1RD Scotland, UK Contact information General enquiries Email: hello@dhi-scotland.com Phone: +44 (0) 141 444 7074 Media & press enquiries: Email: comms@dhi-scotland.com (For Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region) Room 210 Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health UHI Moray Moray Street Elgin Moray IV30 1JJ Rural Centre of Excellence Contact information rce@dhi-scotland.com Contact us First name Last name Email* Please select the option that best describes your enquiry so we can direct you to the appropriate department.* Business / Industry Research & Academia Knowledge Exchange Project Portfolio Innovation Clusters Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE) Other Message* Submit

The Modern Outpatient project employed a participatory design approach to develop a person-centred vision for the future of Outpatient services. Through interviews with people living with multiple long-term conditions, pop-up public engagement and co-design workshops with NHS staff, rich insights were generated about how people would like to be supported to self-manage, and new models of person-centred care were designed. The project was undertaken in collaboration with the Scottish Government to inform the ongoing and future work of The Modern Outpatient Programme. < Return to resources A person-centred vision of care for people living with multiple long-term conditions for the modern outpatient programme: Final Report Teal, Gemma The Modern Outpatient project employed a participatory design approach to develop a person-centred vision for the future of Outpatient services. Through interviews with people living with multiple long-term conditions, pop-up public engagement and co-design workshops with NHS staff, rich insights were generated about how people would like to be supported to self-manage, and new models of person-centred care were designed. The project was undertaken in collaboration with the Scottish Government to inform the ongoing and future work of The Modern Outpatient Programme. View resource Previous item Next item A person-centred vision of care for people living with multiple long-term conditions for the modern outpatient programme: Final Report Report 2018 Start Now

‘Next Generation Asthma Care’ aims to introduce a predictive and personalised care model, utilising next generation technology to track medication adherence and other contextual data, to inform preventative approaches to asthma care. DHI proposes that a service model that utilises digital tools and services - such as smart asthma inhalers that communicate directly with the cloud - could reduce cost and improve accuracy of data. We employed a participatory design approach to collaborate with key stakeholders including people who have lived experience of asthma, and health professionals who deliver care for people with asthma, in order to inform a future vision for asthma care. < Return to resources Next Generation Asthma Care Bruce, Angela, McIntyre, Don, Hepburn, Leigh Anne and Chute, Chal ‘Next Generation Asthma Care’ aims to introduce a predictive and personalised care model, utilising next generation technology to track medication adherence and other contextual data, to inform preventative approaches to asthma care. DHI proposes that a service model that utilises digital tools and services - such as smart asthma inhalers that communicate directly with the cloud - could reduce cost and improve accuracy of data. We employed a participatory design approach to collaborate with key stakeholders including people who have lived experience of asthma, and health professionals who deliver care for people with asthma, in order to inform a future vision for asthma care. View resource Previous item Next item Next Generation Asthma Care Report 2020 Start Now

The quantified self movement has seen a surge in wearable devices like the popular FitBit, allowing users to monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate in real-time. By 2019, over half a billion wearables are projected to be in use globally, with a significant portion dedicated to health tracking. However, the integration of data from devices like FitBit into health records is still lacking. < Return to resources Interoperability: what’s it all about? Rooney, Laura The quantified self movement has seen a surge in wearable devices like the popular FitBit, allowing users to monitor vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate in real-time. By 2019, over half a billion wearables are projected to be in use globally, with a significant portion dedicated to health tracking. However, the integration of data from devices like FitBit into health records is still lacking. View resource Previous item Next item Interoperability: what’s it all about? Blog post 2016 Start Now

This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Cardiology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 14 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Cardiology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Cardiology services. These ranged from supported patient-led follow-up to enhanced clinical triage. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Cardiology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Cardiology: Final Report Porteous, Alex and Blank, Line and Schauberger, Ute and Smith, Paul and Brooks, Elizabeth This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Cardiology services in the NHS Scotland. Participants came from 14 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Cardiology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed upon. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Cardiology services. These ranged from supported patient-led follow-up to enhanced clinical triage. Future work will involve national support to ensure the Cardiology community, along with primary care partners are supported to make the necessary changes to ensure efficient and effective patient pathways are achieved. View resource Previous item Next item Scottish Access Collaborative Cardiology: Final Report Report 2018 Start Now

Conditions for providing care in healthcare are constantly changing. The demographic of the population is evolving, service institutions are expanding, and our knowledge of both disease and condition management is exponentially rising. Through the last decades, healthcare providers have become more efficient, the patients are spending less time in hospitals, and we have new and better management strategies for diseases. However, the costs for care provision are rising and will continue to rise unless we change fundamentally the way we are providing care. This abstract offers an insight into current research activity exploring the management of chronic pain in Scotland, with discussion of initial findings. < Return to resources Chronic Pain Management: Review of current practice against a standardised systematic approach Hepburn, Leigh-Anne and Jaatun, Ellen Conditions for providing care in healthcare are constantly changing. The demographic of the population is evolving, service institutions are expanding, and our knowledge of both disease and condition management is exponentially rising. Through the last decades, healthcare providers have become more efficient, the patients are spending less time in hospitals, and we have new and better management strategies for diseases. However, the costs for care provision are rising and will continue to rise unless we change fundamentally the way we are providing care. This abstract offers an insight into current research activity exploring the management of chronic pain in Scotland, with discussion of initial findings. View resource Previous item Next item Chronic Pain Management: Review of current practice against a standardised systematic approach Paper 2018 Start Now

DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 5 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre DHI Year 5 annual report covers the main activities and overall achievements and impacts. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 5 Annual Report (August 2023 to July 2024) Executive summary 2024 Start Now

The £5m Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE), funded by the UK Government and managed and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), aims to advance Scotland's digital health agenda and support economic recovery. It includes a Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) in Elgin and Living Labs for innovation collaboration across Moray. Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region Project impact 12 Simulations and 5 living labs 2-4 significant inward investments and 30-50 high value jobs created Enhancement of existing local health and care/digital-related certified courses to include digital health and care-related modules The £5m Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care (RCE), funded by the UK Government and managed and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), aims to advance Scotland's digital health agenda and support economic recovery. It includes a Demonstration & Simulation Environment (DSE) in Elgin and Living Labs for innovation collaboration across Moray. The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation (RCE) is a £5M initiative funded by the UK Government through the Moray Growth Deal. Delivered by Scotland’s National Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and focused on the Moray local authority area, the initiative plans on becoming a key driver of the country-wide digital health and care agenda being promoted in Scotland and as a critical component of the remobilisation and economic recovery strategy. Summary The primary aim of the RCE is to generate inward investment and high-value jobs in the region under the umbrella of the growth deal, in addition, co-creating digital assets will benefit health and social care services and citizens too. The RCE consists of an infrastructure and 5 living labs (projects) that will deliver assets capable of standalone adoption. The significant impact, however, on health and social care services and the user experience comes from the sum of these parts across the full health and care journey through a unique and innovative integrated approach. In addition, we have a skills strand aiming to create additional education opportunities to support the transformation of health and social care. This work looks at various aspects of Skills & The Future Workforce through the development and provision of courses and skills, including supporting Living Lab methodology and technical testing. Impact & value Progress across Living Lab 1, 2, 2B and 2C includes the development of digital tools that support self-management, weight management and long-term condition care, particularly for type 2 diabetes. This includes Personal Health & Care Record App for remote assessments and lifestyle tracking; alongside new self-help and monitoring solutions created with NHS and community partners. Additional progress includes Heart of Moray wellness platform and new integrations that connect data from smart devices through Community Connections. Living Lab 2B has advanced early-access and preventative support through integration of AskSARA and AI-enabled referral system linked to the Personal Data store. Living Lab 2C has informed national SIGN guidelines through testing Prevent Progress of Diabetes app, with clinical and citizen-facing tools demonstrating improved knowledge, confidence and motivation for lifestyle change. Living Lab 3 Care in Place progress includes testing digital ‘one-stop-shop’ platforms in Forres and Lossiemouth that reduces duplication, improves communication and allows carers and citizens to share their story once via the Personal Data Store. Early testing is complete, and further integration is underway to improve referral processes and coordination of community care. Living Lab 4 Smart Housing Smart Comunities is exploring how smart speakers, wearables and sensors can support independent living, especially ahead of the 2027 analogue phone-line switch off. Work includes developing a Smart Home Digital Blueprint with regional partners to support the shift from reactive telecare to proactive Technology Enabled Care. Living Lab 5 Wellbeing progress includes early development of improved mental wellbeing resources within Community Connections Moray, expanding access to support. Up to 50 staff volunteers are resting the AI-enabled eMoodie platform, designed to provide early intervention support to reduce loneliness and improve resilience across the community. Progress to date All living labs focus on further developing, integrating and scaling the digital tools already in progress. Living Lab 1 and 2 will continue refining self-management, weight management and long-term conditions, expanding the use of Personal Health & Care Record App, Heart of Moray platform and connected data tools to support wider adoption across Moray and beyond. Living Lab 2B will advance the implementation of AskSARA within Community Connections and complete development of the AI-supported referral management system to streamline Occupational Therapy Pathways. Living Lab 2C will build on testing outcomes of the Prevent Progress of Diabetes app, progressing clinical and citizen-facing tool shaped by national guidelines. Living Lab 3 will move from initial testing into deeper integration of digital platforms to improve communication and coordination in community care. Living Lab 4 will continue developing and implementing smart home technologies and with Smart Home Digital Blueprint, preparing for 2027 analogue switch-off and supporting proactive Technology Enabled Care. Living Lab 5 will continue testing of the eMoodie platform and further develop mental health and wellbeing features within Community Connections Moray. Next steps RCE live hub DHI identified 4 key areas of focus to support the remobilisation of health and care services in Moray. Learn more Partners Project staff Resources 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept FAQs 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 1) 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 2) 230322 - Introducing the RCE on-demand video 230322 - Introducing the RCE slidedeck 230322 - Introducing the RCE post-event write up What is the Moray Growth Deal YouTube video My Moray website - Moray Growth Deal Full Moray Growth Deal official press release Moray Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation Launch press release Blog from Karim Mahmoud on his thoughts on the Moray RCE launch event Previous project Projects index page Next project