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Sorry, but this form is now closed. A Strategic Conversation with Industry - Informing Scotland’s Lifesciences Strategy We're currently collecting expressions of interest for the upcoming in-person industry events in Glasgow and Aberdeen. Led by Life Science Scotland and supported by DHI, Scottish Enterprise, and Opportunity North East (ONE), these events aim to support the Scottish Life Sciences Industry Leadership Group in directly engaging with stakeholders from the continuum of life sciences. The purpose is to gather valuable input to inform the ongoing refresh of Scotland’s Life Sciences Strategy. The event will open with a presentation of the current draft of Scotland’s refreshed Life Sciences Industry Strategy, followed by a collaborative workshop where attendees can help refine and contribute to it. If you are interested in attending either of these events, please register your interest below. Please note: Due to limited venue capacity, completing this form does not guarantee a place. Official event invitations will be sent out following the registration of interest. We are collecting your personal information for the purposes of event invitations and related communications. This data will be shared with Life Sciences Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, and Opportunity North East (ONE), who are co-organising this event. First name* Last name* Email* Organisation name* Job title* Which event date are you interested in attending?* 19th June (Glasgow) | 13:30 - 16:00 24th June (Aberdeen) | 10:30 - 13:00 Register Interest

The DLS Evaluation Logic Model sets out the Theory of Change underpinning the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme. It maps the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes at both programme and project levels. Designed in collaboration with delivery partners and stakeholders, the logic model highlights key assumptions, external factors, and potential risks. It serves as the foundation for the evaluation’s contribution analysis and performance story, offering a structured framework for understanding and measuring the impact of digital inclusion interventions for people at risk of drug-related harm. < Return to resources Digital Lifelines Scotland – Evaluation Logic Model Perkins, A., Dumbrell, J., Livingston, W., McCluskey, S., Steele, S. The DLS Evaluation Logic Model sets out the Theory of Change underpinning the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme. It maps the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes at both programme and project levels. Designed in collaboration with delivery partners and stakeholders, the logic model highlights key assumptions, external factors, and potential risks. It serves as the foundation for the evaluation’s contribution analysis and performance story, offering a structured framework for understanding and measuring the impact of digital inclusion interventions for people at risk of drug-related harm. View resource Previous item Next item

Chaloner ChuteChief Technology Officer < Return to team Chaloner Chute Chief Technology Officer Chal leads on DHI’s technical strategy and is responsible for the way we support and deliver technical innovation, by applying systems thinking and methodologies in support of the DHI innovation model. He is devoted to the idea that citizens can be empowered to take an active role in their own well-being. Chal believes that digital health offers the tools to achieve this, and the DHI has the fresh perspective necessary to reconceive the relationship between the citizens and those who might care for them. He brings a range of skills including a Master’s in Healthcare Management & Leadership and a Master’s in Public Health Policy: Health Systems. He has spent seven years working in digital innovation, seven years working in Scottish Government public policy and healthcare service delivery and has led the design, development, integration and roll-out of many digital health and care services with several now in use at scale across Scotland. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The first year of Phase 2 of DHI has been interesting, satisfying and challenging in equal measure. This year has seen the successful closure of a number of projects, whilst others have further evolved and expanded as the results of our work have demonstrated real added value to the health and care system as well as real benefits to patients, service users and their families. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 1 Annual Report (August 2019 to July 2020) Hughes, J The first year of Phase 2 of DHI has been interesting, satisfying and challenging in equal measure. This year has seen the successful closure of a number of projects, whilst others have further evolved and expanded as the results of our work have demonstrated real added value to the health and care system as well as real benefits to patients, service users and their families. View resource Previous item Next item

A case study of the Digital Health & Care Institute and its new innovation model for the delivery of digital health and care in Scotland, joining co-design and patient-centred care through academic, business and citizen involvement in 2016. The DHI's mission is to revolutionize health and care delivery in Scotland by fostering innovation, generating ideas, and creating a new digital health and care economy. Operating on a triple-helix innovation model, DHI facilitates exploratory, laboratory, and factory phases, supporting nearly 90 research and development projects since its inception in October 2013. < Return to resources A new culture of innovation in Scotland - the case for Digital Health & Care Institute: an example of a new innovation model for the delivery of digital health and care in Scotland Rimpiläinen, Sanna and Dedeu, Toni and Boyle, Joanne and Faulds, Brendan and Arnell, Grace and Arias, Veronica and Chute, Chaloner A case study of the Digital Health & Care Institute and its new innovation model for the delivery of digital health and care in Scotland, joining co-design and patient-centred care through academic, business and citizen involvement in 2016. The DHI's mission is to revolutionize health and care delivery in Scotland by fostering innovation, generating ideas, and creating a new digital health and care economy. Operating on a triple-helix innovation model, DHI facilitates exploratory, laboratory, and factory phases, supporting nearly 90 research and development projects since its inception in October 2013. View resource Previous item Next item

SCOTCAP is a potential new NHS Scotland service for delivering video capsule endoscopy which would replace or complement existing colonoscopy services. A trial is currently being run in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland between NHS Highlands and Corporate Health. This report is the result of a single design workshop to look at the experience of those staff delivering the trial and future service and those patients that have taken part in the ongoing SCOTCAP trial. The material presented and discussed at the workshop resulted from a review of existing documentation on a potential video endoscopy service in Scotland. The workshop was attended by two GPs from rural practices who have trialled capsule endoscopy, two nursing staff (one from NHS Scotland and one from Corporate Health), two patients who have taken part in the trial and a further representative from Corporate Health. < Return to resources SCOTCAP Bradley, Jay and Blom, Jeroen SCOTCAP is a potential new NHS Scotland service for delivering video capsule endoscopy which would replace or complement existing colonoscopy services. A trial is currently being run in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland between NHS Highlands and Corporate Health. This report is the result of a single design workshop to look at the experience of those staff delivering the trial and future service and those patients that have taken part in the ongoing SCOTCAP trial. The material presented and discussed at the workshop resulted from a review of existing documentation on a potential video endoscopy service in Scotland. The workshop was attended by two GPs from rural practices who have trialled capsule endoscopy, two nursing staff (one from NHS Scotland and one from Corporate Health), two patients who have taken part in the trial and a further representative from Corporate Health. View resource Previous item Next item

This report provides an overview of current digital solutions utilised for managing mental health conditions, referencing relevant Scottish Government policies and conducting a market analysis of available products and services for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. While various digital tools and platforms are in use across England and Scotland, their identification proved challenging, suggesting a lack of visibility that could hinder access and understanding for citizens, especially concerning services outside of the NHS. < Return to resources Review of Current Use of Digital Solutions for Mental Health Morrison, Ciarán This report provides an overview of current digital solutions utilised for managing mental health conditions, referencing relevant Scottish Government policies and conducting a market analysis of available products and services for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. While various digital tools and platforms are in use across England and Scotland, their identification proved challenging, suggesting a lack of visibility that could hinder access and understanding for citizens, especially concerning services outside of the NHS. View resource Previous item Next item

In early 2022, the Government Digital Mental Health programme board provided feedback on a report emphasising further exploration of four innovation areas: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Gamification, and Digital Phenotyping. This report delves into key organisations, leading countries, case studies, research literature, and significant findings within these emerging innovations through desktop research conducted via standard online search engines. It should be noted that the research methodology is limited to English-language publications, which may impact search results. < Return to resources Emerging Innovations in Digital Mental Health: A Deeper Dive Morrison, C. In early 2022, the Government Digital Mental Health programme board provided feedback on a report emphasising further exploration of four innovation areas: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Gamification, and Digital Phenotyping. This report delves into key organisations, leading countries, case studies, research literature, and significant findings within these emerging innovations through desktop research conducted via standard online search engines. It should be noted that the research methodology is limited to English-language publications, which may impact search results. View resource Previous item Next item

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

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

Game Jam employed a participatory design approach to identify opportunities for an interactive game-based learning tool and, to co-design this with young people with learning disabilities for educating them on internet and social media safety. The project involved a sequential series of Experience Labs with the young people and trainers, which spanned a period of five months. Game Jam was carried out in partnership with the Midlothian Council and the University of the West of Scotland. Using an iterative design approach, four game concepts were co-created by participants and shared in the form of low fidelity prototypes. The final game concept was based on a consolidation of ideas from the four concepts to align with the participants’ preferences and incorporated training themes. < Return to resources Game Jam: Co-designing a Game-based Learning Tool on Internet and Social Media Safety with Young People with Learning Disabilities Raman, Sneha and French, Tara Game Jam employed a participatory design approach to identify opportunities for an interactive game-based learning tool and, to co-design this with young people with learning disabilities for educating them on internet and social media safety. The project involved a sequential series of Experience Labs with the young people and trainers, which spanned a period of five months. Game Jam was carried out in partnership with the Midlothian Council and the University of the West of Scotland. Using an iterative design approach, four game concepts were co-created by participants and shared in the form of low fidelity prototypes. The final game concept was based on a consolidation of ideas from the four concepts to align with the participants’ preferences and incorporated training themes. View resource Previous item Next item

Gemma TealResearch Fellow < Return to team Gemma Teal Research Fellow Gemma is a design researcher specialising in health and wellbeing. She focuses on opening the design process to include academics from other disciplines, industry partners, health professionals and the public. She designs for meaningful participation through innovative community engagement, insight-gathering tools, workshops, and digital and service prototyping. Gemma’s research interests include developing and applying participatory design approaches and visual methods within health and wellbeing contexts, and in using design to enable and integrate multidisciplinary research collaborations to design evidence-based interventions. Gemma has a Master’s in Product Design Engineering and a wealth of experience. She has led projects exploring how people-centred digital and service innovation can support: self-management of diabetes, new models of care for people living with multiple long-term conditions, and new ways of empowering citizens and health and care staff through person-owned data stores. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Next Generation Asthma Care position paper sets out a collaborative research project led by the DHI with input from Asthma UK. < Return to resources Next Generation Asthma Care Chute, Chaloner and Hepburn, Leigh Anne and Rooney, Laura The Next Generation Asthma Care position paper sets out a collaborative research project led by the DHI with input from Asthma UK. View resource Previous item Next item

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

This paper presents a rationale for design within the context of health and care innovation, framing the visualisation of complex contexts as the critical underpinning for meaningful and sustainable change. It is no longer the domain of the designer to respond individually to a challenge. Instead, it is recognised that for innovation to be meaningful, it must instead be designed with and by instead of for. To this end, perspectives engaged must extend across transdisciplinary boundaries and include key stakeholders. < Return to resources Visualising Complexity in Health and Care for Meaningful and Sustainable Change Hepburn, Leigh-Anne This paper presents a rationale for design within the context of health and care innovation, framing the visualisation of complex contexts as the critical underpinning for meaningful and sustainable change. It is no longer the domain of the designer to respond individually to a challenge. Instead, it is recognised that for innovation to be meaningful, it must instead be designed with and by instead of for. To this end, perspectives engaged must extend across transdisciplinary boundaries and include key stakeholders. View resource Previous item Next item

Design is being performed on an ever-increasing spectrum of complex practices. As a result, there is demand on the articulation of design’s application across disciplinary boundaries. This paper explores this context through acknowledging the retained role of design artefacts in engaging complex, collaborative contexts, and a developing understanding of boundary objects. This paper expands on notions of design artefacts as boundary objects by offering reflections on existing examples from ongoing design research in the context of health and care innovation. Through the process of framing a design problem, live models are developed as dialogical tools with collaborators to validate and inform design solutions. Such models are argued to act as boundary objects that are not static, but living artefacts open to ongoing scrutiny within the design context, offering an understanding of the value and practice of design artefacts in complex, collaborative contexts. < Return to resources Living on the Edge: Design artefacts as boundary objects Johnson, Michael and Ballie, Jen and Thorup, Tine and Brooks, Elizabeth Design is being performed on an ever-increasing spectrum of complex practices. As a result, there is demand on the articulation of design’s application across disciplinary boundaries. This paper explores this context through acknowledging the retained role of design artefacts in engaging complex, collaborative contexts, and a developing understanding of boundary objects. This paper expands on notions of design artefacts as boundary objects by offering reflections on existing examples from ongoing design research in the context of health and care innovation. Through the process of framing a design problem, live models are developed as dialogical tools with collaborators to validate and inform design solutions. Such models are argued to act as boundary objects that are not static, but living artefacts open to ongoing scrutiny within the design context, offering an understanding of the value and practice of design artefacts in complex, collaborative contexts. View resource Previous item Next item

The report presents a high-level review of patient-centred Electronic Health Records for NHS Grampian. The report showcases 13 case studies on the design of person-centred electronic health records as used by multidisciplinary health and care teams. < Return to resources Person-Centred Records: A High-level Review of Use Cases Rimpiläinen, Sanna The report presents a high-level review of patient-centred Electronic Health Records for NHS Grampian. The report showcases 13 case studies on the design of person-centred electronic health records as used by multidisciplinary health and care teams. View resource Previous item Next item

Experience Labs provide a new way of working collaboratively within health and social care contexts in Scotland through a process of exploration, co-design and co-creation, and rapid prototyping of ideas. Bringing together academic, business, and civic partners, Experience Labs provide the opportunity for extreme collaboration in a safe and realistic environment. Through a series of design-led activities, which position the user at the centre of the design process, the Labs enable the trialling of ideas and co-design of sustainable health and social care solutions, together with end-users. This paper presents the findings of a design-led project to co-design a new directory of services application for the Scottish Ambulance Service. The Experience Lab aimed to explore and develop a basic prototype of a Directory App to support ambulance clinicians to consider alternatives to Accident and Emergency where appropriate and support initial small-scale testing. < Return to resources Co-designing a digital directory of services French, Tara and Teal, Gemma Experience Labs provide a new way of working collaboratively within health and social care contexts in Scotland through a process of exploration, co-design and co-creation, and rapid prototyping of ideas. Bringing together academic, business, and civic partners, Experience Labs provide the opportunity for extreme collaboration in a safe and realistic environment. Through a series of design-led activities, which position the user at the centre of the design process, the Labs enable the trialling of ideas and co-design of sustainable health and social care solutions, together with end-users. This paper presents the findings of a design-led project to co-design a new directory of services application for the Scottish Ambulance Service. The Experience Lab aimed to explore and develop a basic prototype of a Directory App to support ambulance clinicians to consider alternatives to Accident and Emergency where appropriate and support initial small-scale testing. View resource Previous item Next item

This Digital Health & Care Innovation Cente (DHI) phase 2.0 year 2 Annual Report sets out the significant impact made by DHI over the last 12 months and our further planned contribution to: • the expansion of digital health and care innovation; • post COVID-19 Remobilisation and Recovery; and • Scotland’s Green Recovery. < Return to resources Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 - Year 2 Annual Report (August 2020 to July 2021) Hughes, J This Digital Health & Care Innovation Cente (DHI) phase 2.0 year 2 Annual Report sets out the significant impact made by DHI over the last 12 months and our further planned contribution to: • the expansion of digital health and care innovation; • post COVID-19 Remobilisation and Recovery; and • Scotland’s Green Recovery. View resource Previous item Next item

This paper provides a scoping review of the literature on workforce models and workforce planning and development approaches relevant to the specialist data, information and knowledge workforce in health and social care. The search of the bibliographic databases (see appendix B for search strategy) initially identified 69 potentially relevant papers; further focus identified 18 potentially relevant papers; detailed review identified 11 relevant papers. The identified grey literature related wholly to public health workforce development (England and Scotland); and existing frameworks, which are covered in the paper providing the high level mapping of relevant existing capability/competency/ career frameworks (August 2018). This paper outlines the findings of the published literature. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. < Return to resources Scoping Review of the Literature on Workforce Models, Workforce Planning and Development Approaches: Appendix 1 Digital Health & Care Institute & Wales, Ann This paper provides a scoping review of the literature on workforce models and workforce planning and development approaches relevant to the specialist data, information and knowledge workforce in health and social care. The search of the bibliographic databases (see appendix B for search strategy) initially identified 69 potentially relevant papers; further focus identified 18 potentially relevant papers; detailed review identified 11 relevant papers. The identified grey literature related wholly to public health workforce development (England and Scotland); and existing frameworks, which are covered in the paper providing the high level mapping of relevant existing capability/competency/ career frameworks (August 2018). This paper outlines the findings of the published literature. Associated with "Our Time to Shine" report. View resource Previous item Next item