This project expanded the National Notification Service (NSS) by adding a self-service contact tracing form, crucial to the COVID-19 response. It facilitated rapid data collection and improved accessibility for positive cases. COVID-19 Community Co-management (Co3) Project impact By August ‘21, the application accounted for 40% of all contacts traced, reducing pressure on contact tracing staff The App went through full simulation, development and governance Deployed across 11 Scottish Health Boards This project expanded the National Notification Service (NSS) by adding a self-service contact tracing form, crucial to the COVID-19 response. It facilitated rapid data collection and improved accessibility for positive cases. This project was a key part of the COVID-19 response and built on the functionality developed for the National Notification Service (NSS) to include a self-service contact tracing form to go out with each positive notification, allowing quick collection of data and enhancing the accessibility of the service. Summary The Co3 service project delivered: • Design workshops for Co3 • Service models developed • A Minimum Viable Product • Engagement with further stakeholders on how this tool could be deployed more widely • A prototype patient-facing tracing capability completed in June 2020 • Product enhancements for additional Health Board onboarding completed Nov 2020 • Live, implemented version of the tool completed by December 2020 • Live deployment across the whole of Scotland completed Impact & value The App was prototyped by the end of May 2020 in line with the original timetable. The App went through full simulation, development, governance and deployment across 11 Scottish Health Boards (as it was not applicable for island boards). As at 21st August 2020, it accounted for 40% of all contacts traced which reduced pressure on contact tracing staff. A full evaluation was conducted as to the effect and efficiency of the tool. A second version of the tool was developed with changes based on lessons learned during practice enhancing the triage support offered by self-service in case of future peaks. The project was completed and handed over to Scottish Government. Progress to date Next steps Covid-19 Projects The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was commissioned and remains actively engaged in supporting the Scottish Government’s national response to the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic through various related projects View Projects Partners Project staff Resources COVID-19 clinical assessments app walkthrough Previous project Projects index page Next project

Poster presenting early summary findings from Language of Pain research project. < Return to resources Language of Pain: Merging multiple voices for improved chronic pain management Hepburn, Leigh Anne and Jaatun, Ellen Poster presenting early summary findings from Language of Pain research project. View resource Previous item Next item Language of Pain: Merging multiple voices for improved chronic pain management Poster 2018 Start Now

Charlotte StoneyResearch Associate < Return to team Charlotte Stoney Research Associate Charlotte is a design researcher with a background in architecture and environmental design, digital health, and community engagement. She specialises in participatory design and stakeholder engagement, leveraging collaborative methodologies to drive innovation, particularly in areas aligned with net zero healthcare and environmentally responsible health systems. Based in Forres, Moray, at The Glasgow School of Art’s Highlands and Islands campus, her work integrates human, environmental, and design perspectives to create sustainable digital solutions for rural communities. Charlotte is passionate about using design to inspire meaningful public engagement and to advance innovation in the digital health and care sector, with a strong focus on supporting more sustainable and net zero healthcare futures. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This report presents findings from a series of service evaluations assessing the impact of the DigiBete App within Scotland’s paediatric and young adult diabetes services. DigiBete is a digital health application designed to support children, young people, and families (CYPF) with Type 1 diabetes through access to trusted, standardised, and clinically approved information. The data were analysed using Contribution Analysis. Data were collected using a flexible SCI-Diabetes query to obtain quantitative data, online surveys of children, young people, and families (CYPF) and healthcare professionals (HCPs), interviews with CYPF, and focus groups with HCPs. We found that DigiBete has gained a significant user base, but there is variation in its uptake according to levels of social deprivation. Those registered with DigiBete had significantly lower glucose levels (as measured by HbA1c) compared with those who were not registered, even after adjusting for known confounders. Patients and HCPs found DigiBete to be a well-designed and engaging “one-stop shop” that offers age-appropriate and targeted information. < Return to resources DigiBete Service Evaluation in Scotland : 2025-2026 Fuzesi, Peter, Brogan, Michelle and Conway, Nicholas; This report presents findings from a series of service evaluations assessing the impact of the DigiBete App within Scotland’s paediatric and young adult diabetes services. DigiBete is a digital health application designed to support children, young people, and families (CYPF) with Type 1 diabetes through access to trusted, standardised, and clinically approved information. The data were analysed using Contribution Analysis. Data were collected using a flexible SCI-Diabetes query to obtain quantitative data, online surveys of children, young people, and families (CYPF) and healthcare professionals (HCPs), interviews with CYPF, and focus groups with HCPs. We found that DigiBete has gained a significant user base, but there is variation in its uptake according to levels of social deprivation. Those registered with DigiBete had significantly lower glucose levels (as measured by HbA1c) compared with those who were not registered, even after adjusting for known confounders. Patients and HCPs found DigiBete to be a well-designed and engaging “one-stop shop” that offers age-appropriate and targeted information. View resource Previous item Next item DigiBete Service Evaluation in Scotland : 2025-2026 Report 2026 Start Now

Long-term conditions in Scotland, which include diseases like asthma and COPD, contribute significantly to healthcare utilization and mortality rates. Asthma, characterized by variable symptoms and airflow limitation, lacks a precise understanding of its triggers. This paper proposes using open-source datasets and machine learning to estimate asthma hospitalization rates with a high level of accuracy, aiding in predictive modelling with an 86.67% success rate. < Return to resources Open-source Data Analysis and Machine Learning for Asthma Hospitalisation Rates Chute, Chaloner and Rooney, Laura and Buchanan, Bill and Smales, Adrian and Hepburn, Leigh Anne Long-term conditions in Scotland, which include diseases like asthma and COPD, contribute significantly to healthcare utilization and mortality rates. Asthma, characterized by variable symptoms and airflow limitation, lacks a precise understanding of its triggers. This paper proposes using open-source datasets and machine learning to estimate asthma hospitalization rates with a high level of accuracy, aiding in predictive modelling with an 86.67% success rate. View resource Previous item Next item Open-source Data Analysis and Machine Learning for Asthma Hospitalisation Rates Article 2018 Start Now

Mohammed Al QaraghuliHead of PMO < Return to team Mohammed Al Qaraghuli Head of PMO Mohammed is a pharmacist with an M.Sc. in Drug Development with Bio-Business (Distinction) and a Doctorate in Antibody Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, followed by an Executive MBA. He has worked across biotech and pharmaceutical organisations, including ImmunoSolv, Scotia Biologics, and National Pharmaceutical Industries. Mohammed is also the founder of SiMologics, a University of Strathclyde-based biotech start-up. Following postdoctoral work at the University of Aberdeen, he joined the University of Strathclyde in 2016, supporting academic-industry collaborations as a researcher and impact champion. In 2021, he joined CMAC as Project and Industrial Translation Manager for the £5m UKRI Made Smarter Innovation programme, the Digital Medicines Manufacturing Research Centre (DM²), leading the delivery across three universities and a consortium of 30+ pharma and technology partners to accelerate adoption of digital technologies in medicines manufacturing. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Tara FrenchCare and Wellbeing Innovation Advisor < Return to team Tara French Care and Wellbeing Innovation Advisor Dr Tara French is Care and Wellbeing Innovation Advisor in the Digital Care Collaborative Scotland. Tara is a leader in co-designing equitable, human rights–based health and social care systems, with a particular focus on improving integrated care pathways. With an interdisciplinary background across academia, social care, NHS and government, she combines her skills in strategic leadership, systems thinking, design and change management to drive improvement and innovation in person-led pathways, experiences of care and outcomes for people accessing and providing health and social care. Tara has led large-scale transformation programmes focused on digital innovation and integration, leading to the creation of roles such as the ‘Care Technologist’, strategic frameworks for digital inclusion and principles for human rights-based digital care. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Rural Centre of Excellence (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. This investment focuses on advancing research and innovation in digital health, aiding the remobilisation of health and social care services in the region. Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) Live Hub The Rural Centre of Excellence (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. The RCE accelerates the research, development and adoption of digital health and care solutions, supporting the transformation of services across Moray. Working with industry, academia, the public sector and local communities, it creates a real-world rural environment where innovation can be designed, tested and scaled. In partnership with the Moray Health and Social Care Partnership and people with lived experience, the RCE is developing new approaches to improve health, wellbeing and independent living. These innovations are designed to scale nationally and internationally, with a strong focus on inclusion and accessibility. Areas of Focus DHI identified 4 key areas of focus to support the remobilisation of health and care services in Moray. Living labs Skills Demonstration & Simulation Environment Join Our Citizen Panel Upcoming events No events at the moment Resources Moray Growth Deal – Full details 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 RCE events and 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) 101224 Digifest 2024: Satellite Event: Smart Communities Facilitating Digital Access and Inclusion 230322 - Introducing the RCE on-demand video 230322 - Introducing the RCE slide deck 230322 - Introducing the RCE post-event write up Contact details Address: Rural Centre of Excellence 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 Email us: rce@dhi-scotland.com Partners

This document reports the run of the Exploratory on Smart Care in a Homely Setting, organized by the Digital Health and Care Institute on May 4th, 2016. The purpose of the event was to understand the current landscape of care in homely settings and identify needs of citizens and carers for potential innovation. < Return to resources Report on the Exploratory on Smart Care in a Homely Setting Milne, Stephen and Rimpiläinen, Sanna This document reports the run of the Exploratory on Smart Care in a Homely Setting, organized by the Digital Health and Care Institute on May 4th, 2016. The purpose of the event was to understand the current landscape of care in homely settings and identify needs of citizens and carers for potential innovation. View resource Previous item Next item Report on the Exploratory on Smart Care in a Homely Setting Report 2016 Start Now

The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of health and care, emphasizing the necessity of a skilled workforce. Consequently, there has been a surge in published frameworks globally aimed at supporting healthcare staff in digitally enabled work contexts, with this study focusing on understanding their intended purposes and shared elements. This Summary Booklet summarises an International Review and Analysis of Frameworks Used to Support Digital Working by Frontline Healthcare Staff. < Return to resources How to navigate the digital shift in healthcare? An international review and analysis of frameworks used to support digital working by frontline healthcare staff The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of health and care, emphasizing the necessity of a skilled workforce. Consequently, there has been a surge in published frameworks globally aimed at supporting healthcare staff in digitally enabled work contexts, with this study focusing on understanding their intended purposes and shared elements. This Summary Booklet summarises an International Review and Analysis of Frameworks Used to Support Digital Working by Frontline Healthcare Staff. View resource Previous item Next item How to navigate the digital shift in healthcare? An international review and analysis of frameworks used to support digital working by frontline healthcare staff Executive summary 2024 Start Now

Marie SimpsonProgramme Manager < Return to team Marie Simpson Programme Manager Marie joined DHI in May 2022 as Programme Manager for the Rural Centre of Excellence, one of eight projects within the Moray Growth Deal. Based in Moray, she has worked for the last 32 years as an Occupational Therapist across Social Care and mental health, with service development responsibility for an Independent Living Centre, and a Technology Enabled Care Programme. She brings a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the challenges facing clinicians and citizens within health and care services in a rural community. She is passionate about the difference digital technology can make to both the sustainability of services and health and wellbeing outcomes for citizens and the importance of getting those right through engaging with the community to identify problems and opportunities and working together to co-design person-centred solutions. Marie is excited at the innovative and transformational opportunities the Moray Growth Deal brings to her own community, and the chance to put Moray on the map as an internationally recognised centre for digital health and care innovation which contributes to the region’s economic sustainability and growth. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This thesis critically examines self-management support services in Scotland through a gap analysis, highlighting the need for digital solutions to enhance national healthcare efficiency. It defines self-management and its significance, particularly in treating long-term conditions like diabetes. The analysis identifies gaps in current self-management support services and explores potential digital solutions, focusing on projects by the Digital Health and Care Institute and their implementation challenges. < Return to resources An Analysis of the Opportunities and Challenges Involved in the Formal Delivery of Self-Management Support in Diabetes using Digital Health Initiatives Rooney, Laura This thesis critically examines self-management support services in Scotland through a gap analysis, highlighting the need for digital solutions to enhance national healthcare efficiency. It defines self-management and its significance, particularly in treating long-term conditions like diabetes. The analysis identifies gaps in current self-management support services and explores potential digital solutions, focusing on projects by the Digital Health and Care Institute and their implementation challenges. View resource Previous item Next item An Analysis of the Opportunities and Challenges Involved in the Formal Delivery of Self-Management Support in Diabetes using Digital Health Initiatives Report 2016 Start Now

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

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

The Personal Data Store (PDS), or "Backpack," aimed to enhance service access and enable integrated, person-centred care. In partnership with Mydex CIC, NHS Grampian, and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership, DHI worked with MS patients and professionals to improve personal information management for better service experiences. Backpack - Person-owned Data Store Project impact Set a precedent for person-owned data store concepts which are now in development in DHI Exchange Person-centred vision at the heart of development Identification of key principles and the co-creation of four overarching concepts to shape the development of the Personal Data Store (PDS) The Personal Data Store (PDS), or "Backpack," aimed to enhance service access and enable integrated, person-centred care. In partnership with Mydex CIC, NHS Grampian, and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership, DHI worked with MS patients and professionals to improve personal information management for better service experiences. The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the ‘Backpack’, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enable integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by our project partners: Mydex CIC - a Community Interest Company that specialises in personal data management - together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information in order to improve the experience of accessing services and to understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. To meet these aims, DHI led a participatory design process with people living with MS and health and social care professionals. People living with MS were identified as highly knowledgeable co-design participants, due to the complex and progressive nature of the condition, requiring wide-ranging interactions with statutory services. Summary Analysis of the conversations, maps and prototypes led to a wealth of insight about the current experience and challenges of service users and providers. A set of principles were identified to shape the development of the PDS and co-created four overarching, but complementary, concepts to inform development. Concept 1: Mapping Interactions The Backpack should map the care interactions around the person, providing high-level information to make visible the complex network of professionals supporting the person. This could be shown as a circle of care or on a timeline. Concept 2: Health Story A 'Health Story' would provide a space within the Backpack for the person to share their story in their own words, using video or written narrative, supported by key dates and facts, avoiding emotionally draining and time-consuming repetition for the person. Concept 3: Smart Form Filling The Backpack could fill up with information as the person completes forms and automatically draws in data from existing sources. The Backpack could intelligently compare data against eligibility criteria, highlighting any appropriate services they may be entitled to access and verifying eligibility for services (e.g. Blue Badge for parking). Concept 4: Tools for the Specialist MS Nurse With permission from the Backpack owner, the system would notify the MS nurse of any changes in their condition or circumstances recorded by the person or their health and care professionals enabling the nurse to better prioritise people who may need their support and email patients via the Backpack. Impact & value Both people living with MS and health and care professionals were very positive about the concept of the Backpack, and saw how it could be used to improve communication and make services more person-centred. We also learned some general qualities people living with MS value from the people and services that support them. Services should be orientated around their personal goals and needs, and should seek to offer convenience to make everyday life easier. People valued services and places that felt safe and welcoming; and professionals who showed understanding about the challenges of living with MS, and were knowledgeable about the people and services that could help. Progress to date The DHI continues to develop and test the concepts outlined by building and developing prototypes in different contexts in our DHI Exchange programme of work. Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Backpack Report Backpack Research Project website Previous project Projects index page Next project

Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. Impact of the digital transformation Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. DHI categorises this workforce as: Who they are: This group includes all those directly involved in patient care and service delivery, such as clinicians, social workers, public health professionals, as well as management and support roles. Skills needed: These staff members require digital skills to effectively use digital tools and solutions in their daily work. Training focuses on enhancing their ability to interact with digital health and social care platforms, electronic health records, and other digital tools that facilitate direct care and service management. Frontline health and social care workforce Who they are: This category comprises software developers, engineers, programmers, UX designers, product owners, cyber security experts, and others involved in creating and maintaining digital solutions. Skills needed: While deeply technical, this group also benefits from soft skills and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These competencies are essential for ensuring that digital solutions are user-friendly and effectively meet the needs of end-users in health and social care settings. Technical workforce Who they are: This group includes data analysts, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, and clinical informaticians who manage and analyse the vast amounts of data generated by digital health and social care solutions. Skills needed: Advanced digital, data analytics, and informatics skills are crucial for this workforce. They also require soft skills to ensure that insights generated from data are communicated effectively and can inform decision-making in clinical health and social care settings. Groups 2 and 3 are align with the Digital, Data and Technology job (DDaT) categories. For further reference and a deeper understanding of roles and competencies in the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) professions within the Scottish government context, you can visit the official DDaT profession page. Specialist knowledge, information, digital, and data workforce

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Shirley SharpOffice Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO < Return to team Shirley Sharp Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO Shirley provides comprehensive office management and professional PA/ administrative services to our Chair and CEO. She contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the DHI, ensuring that all duties are carried out with the appropriate degree of tact, confidentiality and responsibility. Shirley has over 30 years’ experience working within the Public sector, most of this with frontline services within the NHS, providing effective and efficient support to Chief Executives and Senior Directors with operational responsibility across the acute secondary care sector. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC), facilitated by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in 2022, continues to strengthen Scotland’s position as a leader in digital mental health. Covering August 2024 to July 2025, this report highlights growth in membership, governance, and activities that have advanced collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solution development. Membership expanded to 234 organisations, supported by a refreshed database. Six events at local, national, and international levels fostered engagement, while three reports set out research and innovation priorities for the sector. Progress was made in ADHD-related research and service innovation, and two funded projects deepened collaboration across academia, industry, and the third sector. Scotland’s leadership in digital mental health gained wider recognition at UK and international levels. Looking ahead, priorities for 2025/26 include strengthening partnerships, preparing for the 2026 Global Digital Mental Health Conference, and using ADHD research to drive service transformation. < Return to resources Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) : Annual Report 2024–2025 Boyle, Joanne and Whyte, Anna The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC), facilitated by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) in 2022, continues to strengthen Scotland’s position as a leader in digital mental health. Covering August 2024 to July 2025, this report highlights growth in membership, governance, and activities that have advanced collaboration, knowledge exchange, and solution development. Membership expanded to 234 organisations, supported by a refreshed database. Six events at local, national, and international levels fostered engagement, while three reports set out research and innovation priorities for the sector. Progress was made in ADHD-related research and service innovation, and two funded projects deepened collaboration across academia, industry, and the third sector. Scotland’s leadership in digital mental health gained wider recognition at UK and international levels. Looking ahead, priorities for 2025/26 include strengthening partnerships, preparing for the 2026 Global Digital Mental Health Conference, and using ADHD research to drive service transformation. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) : Annual Report 2024–2025 Report 2025 Start Now

This is the full and final report of Phase 2 (2023–2025) of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) programme. Led by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the evaluation assesses the contribution of digital inclusion efforts on improving outcomes for people at high risk of drug-related harm. Using a mixed-methods approach, the report explores service accessibility, digital literacy, wellbeing, stigma reduction, and system-level impacts. It provides detailed analysis, key findings, and recommendations for embedding digital approaches into health, social care, and community services. This report is supported by a series of appendices provided in the Supporting Evidence Report. < Return to resources Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – FINAL REPORT Perkins, A., Dumbrell, J., Livingston, W., McCluskey, S., Steele, S. This is the full and final report of Phase 2 (2023–2025) of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) programme. Led by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), the evaluation assesses the contribution of digital inclusion efforts on improving outcomes for people at high risk of drug-related harm. Using a mixed-methods approach, the report explores service accessibility, digital literacy, wellbeing, stigma reduction, and system-level impacts. It provides detailed analysis, key findings, and recommendations for embedding digital approaches into health, social care, and community services. This report is supported by a series of appendices provided in the Supporting Evidence Report. View resource Previous item Next item Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – FINAL REPORT Report 2025 Start Now