DHI conducted co-design workshops to help NHS Forth Valley develop an AI-supported dermatology service. These workshops produced an analysis of the current state and a proposed AI solution for dermatology. The project report was well-received, and NHS Forth Valley is considering the next steps. < Return to projects Forth Valley Dermatology AI Project impact AI Innovation: DHI's co-design workshops with NHS Forth Valley resulted in a proposed AI-supported dermatology solution, which is now under consideration for implementation Impactful Collaboration: The project produced a detailed analysis of current dermatology practices and potential AI applications, with the final report receiving positive feedback from NHS Forth Valley DHI conducted co-design workshops to help NHS Forth Valley develop an AI-supported dermatology service. These workshops produced an analysis of the current state and a proposed AI solution for dermatology. The project report was well-received, and NHS Forth Valley is considering the next steps. DHI delivered a series of co-design workshops to support NHS Forth Valley in designing their preferred future AI-supported dermatology service. DHI carried out participatory design workshops to produce the following two key outputs: An understanding of what is currently being done for two scenarios including opportunities and challenges i.e. a ‘current state.’ A preferred solution for applying AI technologies in each scenario. The project report was delivered to NHS Forth Valley and was well-received. NHS Forth Valley is reflecting on the outcomes and will contact DHI regarding the next steps in due course. This project closed in December 2021. Summary Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Previous project Projects index page Next project

Home / Smart Housing Proof of Concept - Information Gathering Questionnaire Insert descriptive text Contact Details Contact name* Email address* Phone number* Proposal Details Are you responding as a single organisation, or are you part of a consortium?* Single organisation Consortium Which aspect are you responding to?* Both construction and digital Construction only Digital only Please highlight any past activities which are relevant to this call.* Please outline your experience and capability in the UK.* This call is classed as R&D - please explain how you would be expanding your knowledge by undertaking this work.* To successfully address this call, do you require partners to fill skill gaps?* Yes No Have you previously completed any work relating to net zero initiatives?* Yes No Do you anticipate bringing in-kind resources?* Yes No We are looking for digital tools which have a Technical Readiness Level (TRL) of at least 7. Is this something you can offer?* Yes No What is your interest in applying for this work, and how do you think it will help your business?* This innovation call will be delivered over the next 12 months (deadline: April 2026) - can you demonstrate that you have the capability and capacity to deliver?* Submit

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. Home / 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

A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. Home / Innovation clusters / Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) was launched in December 2025 to create the conditions to drive digital innovation across social care, social work and housing communities. The Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) brings together partners from social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry to enable sustainable digital innovation. Through a collective partnership with national organisations, the DCCS drives digital innovation across Scotland’s communities through shared priorities, practical learning, and coordinated action. DCCS aligns digital care strategies and connects existing activity, helping partners to meaningfully implement digital technology to benefit communities across the landscape of care. It complements similar approaches in health, such as the ANIA (Accelerated National Innovation Adoption) pathway and regional Innovation Hubs. Hosted by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and delivered in collaboration with national partners, DCCS provides strategic coordination, alignment, and knowledge exchange to support digital care innovation. The DCCS will focus on five priority areas that have been developed through engagement with national bodies, industry partners and care providers across Scotland, to create the conditions for a flourishing pathway for digital care innovation: Creating the Conditions for Digital Care Innovation: Developing a strategic framework/pathway that sets priorities, promotes service parity, and positions the DCCS as a trusted source of advice and alignment for digital care innovation. Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: Establishing a space where care, tech, and policy can connect, learn, share, and collaborate across Scotland, UK and internationally. Learning and Evidence Building: Showcasing best practice, consolidating evidence and leveraging funding opportunities for digital care innovation. Developing Resources and Practical Tools: Providing access to simple, actionable tools and examples to apply innovation locally. Workforce Capability and Learner Pathways in Digital Innovation: Supporting partners such as NHS Education Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) to strengthen digital innovation leadership and workforce confidence. We have published our delivery plan for 2026 available here. Overview Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant DCCS related assets and information with our network. DCCS Resources (Reports) DCCS delivery plan DCCS position paper Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop: Report, September 2025 Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland DCCS Resources (Links) Future Health and Wellbeing - Digital Innovation in Social Care: Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Contacts Professor Margaret Whoriskey : DCCS Strategic Lead

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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. Home / Health and care providers Innovate with us! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. “Prior to the Pathfinder, we wouldn’t have had the design vocabulary within the HSCP to generate the interview maps. ...The paradigm of enquiry, a qualitative research lens rather than asking and seeking answers to specific questions or an appraisal of a service, was a conscious choice designed to help us dive deeper than normal and learn this skill in action by realising benefits in a test case.” Matthew Curl Digital Programme Manager Midlothian Health & Social Care Partnership We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. DHI deploys our core, national digital assets, including the DHI Exchange , to co-design change and remove barriers to the implementation, adoption, and scaling of successful innovation, to ensure service readiness is embedded into the process for all partners. 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 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 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 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 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 What we do DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service, technical, and business innovation. Discover how we do it

This report proposes a digitally-enabled, low cost prevention and support model for reducing type 2 diabetes-related risk and improving readiness for lifestyle change in high priority patient groups. The proposed model has been developed jointly by NHS Grampian Moray Dietitics department, Maryhill Practice within Moray HSCP, the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and the Right Decision Service (RDS) – the national decision support service managed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). It is based on an 8-week pilot of the RDS Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app1 combined with an optional 10 minute signposting and referral call with a dietitian. < Return to resources Developing a Digitally-Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes-Related Risk Brogan, Michelle and Walker, Jacqueline and Lockhart, Robert and Wales, Ann and Carr, Clara and Maclean, Yvonne and Savage, Jamie This report proposes a digitally-enabled, low cost prevention and support model for reducing type 2 diabetes-related risk and improving readiness for lifestyle change in high priority patient groups. The proposed model has been developed jointly by NHS Grampian Moray Dietitics department, Maryhill Practice within Moray HSCP, the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and the Right Decision Service (RDS) – the national decision support service managed by Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS). It is based on an 8-week pilot of the RDS Prevent the Progress of Diabetes app1 combined with an optional 10 minute signposting and referral call with a dietitian. View resource Previous item Next item Developing a Digitally-Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes-Related Risk Report 2025 Start Now

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 Scoping Review of the Literature on Workforce Models, Workforce Planning and Development Approaches: Appendix 1 Report 2019 Start Now

This document describes an all-day Exploratory event held for the National Services Scotland (NSS) Practitioner Services team Friday 1st April 2016. < Return to resources Exploratory on e-Prescription in Scotland Wood, Aaron and Rimpiläinen, Sanna This document describes an all-day Exploratory event held for the National Services Scotland (NSS) Practitioner Services team Friday 1st April 2016. View resource Previous item Next item Exploratory on e-Prescription in Scotland Report 2016 Start Now

The AIM4ALL Proof of Concept aimed to enhance data collection for evaluating new healthcare products in Scotland, using CAR T-cell therapy as an example. The project was a partnership between DHI, Precision Medicine, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and was funded by Scottish Enterprise and Cell & Gene Catalyst UK. < Return to projects AIM4ALL Project impact A digital platform was developed to enable standardised data collection in the evaluation of new health care products CAR T-cell therapy was chosen as an exemplar for its significant potential health and economic benefits The AIM4ALL Proof of Concept aimed to enhance data collection for evaluating new healthcare products in Scotland, using CAR T-cell therapy as an example. The project was a partnership between DHI, Precision Medicine, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and was funded by Scottish Enterprise and Cell & Gene Catalyst UK. The AIM4ALL Proof of Concept was established to demonstrate how quality data collection needed for the delivery and evaluation of new healthcare products could be improved within the current system in Scotland. CAR T-cell therapy was selected as the exemplar of a treatment with high potential for early and enduring health and economic benefit. This is a partnership project with DHI, Precision Medicine and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHS GGC) with funding from Scottish Enterprise and Cell & Gene Catalyst UK. Summary The Life Sciences Competitiveness Indicators 2022 indicate that the UK must increase the number of clinical trials in Scotland to improve health outcomes and economic investment. There are two key challenges to increasing clinical trials in Scotland; disparate data sets across the healthcare landscape, and protracted contract negotiations due to treatment manufacturers requiring high fees to cover development costs. Such data challenges are common across many jurisdictions, with governments and health providers having insufficient reliable data to demonstrate impact and hence assess affordability.  The AIM4ALL project in Scotland intended to demonstrate that an exemplar treatment journey dataset could be standardised, and that a suitable platform could ingest and manage data over the long term and serve this data securely to downstream consuming services. AIM4ALL has the potential to offer new and valuable health data resources to inform outcomes-based contracts for medicines, reducing risk and improving affordability of emerging treatments, while also extending Scotland’s health data research services, driving inward investment and further strengthening Scotland's international health research credentials. Impact & value Working closely with Consultant Haematologist Dr David Irvine and his supporting Data Managers at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (NHS GGC), the AIM4ALL PoC mapped and standardised the CAR T treatment and post-treatment journey into formal descriptions. We extended a test instance of the NHS Scotland Health Data Exchange (HDE) to create a new ‘AIM4ALL platform’ to ingest and manage the standardised CAR T data, and prepared a synthetic dataset for testing and demonstration. A secure API was developed to serve the test data to a medicines contract management solution, demonstrating how standardised data can be used directly to inform data-driven contracts. The PoC also set out key elements of a future AIM4ALL service operating model. The project achieved its principal objectives in December 2023 and the conclusions were presented to positive reception at the Cross-Parliamentary Group on Life Sciences at Holyrood in February 2024. Progress to date Building on the Proof of Concept project, DHI is exploring with Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and industry partners a next stage project to establish a limited scale ‘Living Lab’ AIM4ALL digital service. The Living Lab would use de-identified data and a representational data-informed contract for a treatment product to refine and assess the AIM4ALL digital service in a safe, low-risk setting over a period of some twelve months. The ‘real world’ experience gained through the Living Lab would inform the technical, business and governance design for an operational AIM4ALL digital health data service as a significant new national resource. The Living Lab would be a significant step forward in evaluating the solution sustainability and economic model, ultimately informing the business case for embedding and scaling the AIM4ALL digital service. Next steps Partners Project staff Resources AIM4ALL Website Previous project Projects index page Next project

In March 2022, NHS HIS Community Engagement commissioned DHI to define requirements for a new national Volunteer Management System (VMS). Funded by the Scottish Government, DHI developed a future model for NHS Volunteering through workshops. This model will guide VMS procurement and modernize NHS Volunteering. A market-sounding exercise informed the preliminary budget. < Return to projects NHS volunteering Project impact A vision and plan for a national, digitally-supported model of volunteering Set out the steps to transforming the current NHS Volunteering service to meet the demands of NHS Scotland, patients, and volunteers Secured support for realising the programme through funding the transformation programme and underpinning tooling In March 2022, NHS HIS Community Engagement commissioned DHI to define requirements for a new national Volunteer Management System (VMS). Funded by the Scottish Government, DHI developed a future model for NHS Volunteering through workshops. This model will guide VMS procurement and modernize NHS Volunteering. A market-sounding exercise informed the preliminary budget. In March 2022 NHS HIS Community Engagement asked DHI to conduct a scoping study (‘Stage 1’) to define core functional requirements and deployment options for a new national Volunteer Management System (VMS) to replace the current Volunteer Information System with a new solution better suited to the needs of NHS Volunteering. The project was set within the context of the new national volunteering strategy, which aims to build capacity in volunteering supported by appropriate tools, processes and models. The Scottish Government subsequently funded DHI for ‘Stage 2’ to define the structural and operating models of the NHS Volunteering ‘future state’, and to draft key processes and new volunteering engagement models as a precursor to procuring the new VMS.   Through a series of workshops and small group sessions with NHS Volunteer Managers from across Scotland plus Scottish Government stakeholders, a new ‘future state’ model of NHS Volunteering was prepared, including converged national processes, agreed data sets, and impact and reporting requirements for driving ongoing investment in volunteering as a key national resource. The output was framed to inform the procurement of the VMS, and to be a template and guide for the transformation of the ‘business of volunteering’, helping NHS Volunteering evolve as a modern, coherent national service. DHI arranged a market-sounding exercise, with the output being used by the Scottish Government to set a preliminary budget for the new service. Summary Impact & value The project outputs have been completed and approved by NHS HIS and has been closed. DHI worked closely with NHS HIS:CE to complete an Outline Business Case to secure funding for the new VMS and the service transformation.  The case received broad support and has been submitted to Scottish Government for approval.   Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Previous project Projects index page Next project

Anna WhyteProject Support Officer < Return to team Anna Whyte Project Support Officer Anna holds a BSc with honours in Applied Pharmacology and Biochemistry and has a background in research and laboratory work. With a deep-seated passion for science and research, Anna is enthusiastic about engaging with the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster team, where she contributes to the expanding connections between technology and healthcare. In her role, Anna is responsible for supporting, developing, and managing the ongoing activities of the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to contact us – we're here to help. Home / Frequently Asked Questions Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. We understand that navigating the world of digital health and social care innovation can raise many questions. This page is designed to provide clear, concise answers to the most common queries about our who we are, what we do and how we can support you. If your question isn't covered, please don't hesitate to email us – we're here to help. What is digital health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) defines digital health and social care innovation as the strategic application of technological advancements to empower individuals to more effectively track, manage, monitor, and enhance their health and care. What is digitising social care? "Digitising social care" refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g. converting a piece of paper into a PDF). In the example of social care, it would be the converting of all paper-based patient information into a digital format such as a Word document or PDF. "Digitalising social care" refers to the process of using digital technologies to enhance, streamline, and improve social care services. This includes implementing electronic health records, digital care plans, remote monitoring, telehealth, mobile apps for caregivers and patients, and other digital tools to increase efficiency, accessibility, and quality of care provided to individuals in need of social services. The aim is to make social care more responsive, personalised, and integrated with healthcare systems." What is the difference between digitising and digitalising (social care, health)? "Digitising” is a better-known term than “digitalising”. Digitising refers to converting information into a digital format (e.g., converting a piece of paper into a PDF). “Digitalising”, however, is used to refer to transforming processes and services into a digital format (like doing banking online). DHI uses the distinction detailed on the Oracle website . How is digital technology transforming health and social care? From reducing potentially harmful variation in clinical practice and avoiding clinical errors to driving efficiency and effectiveness in delivering health and social care services, digital technologies can support the transformation of health and social care services to be more personalised and focused on the real needs of individuals. This can only be achieved through the user-centred design of services and the input of digital tools and services that can support those tasked with delivering care but also work directly for the individual and their families requiring health or care support. Digital technology can support prevention, predict the risk of illness and aid early diagnosis, treatment and recovery. The potential of digital technology is only limited by our imagination and willingness to invest in research and innovation. What are digital health technologies? Digital technologies are tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data. They help us in many aspects of our lives - helping us to learn, communicate, play and importantly to make better health and well-being choices and deliver safe, effective and more personalised healthcare. What is the digital health and care strategy in Scotland? Scotland's first Digital Health and Care Strategy was published in 2018. It was a bold and ambitious strategy that recognised the health and well-being of the people of Scotland can, and should, be enhanced and transformed through the use of digital technology. In October 2021 an updated Digital Health and Care Strategy was published, to build on and embed the rapid advances that have been made, and to focus on enhancing and enabling citizens’ access not only to services but to their health and care data as well. The six key priorities covering Digital Access, Digital Services, Digital Foundations, Digital Skills and Leadership, Digital Futures and Data-Driven Innovation are supported by an annual delivery plan. For more details, you can access the strategy and delivery plan using the following links: Digital Health and Care Strategy Digital Health and Care Strategy Delivery Plan What is Scotland's Innovation Centre programme? The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) is committed to long-term infrastructure investments in the National Innovation Centre programme. The investments aim to create transformational collaborations between universities; colleges; and the public and private sector. Innovation Centres connect Scotland’s academic expertise with industry and with public and third-sector organisations to create economic and societal benefits. They also support skills and training to develop the next generation of researchers and knowledge exchange practitioners through master’s and post-doctoral level provision. SFC initially committed up to £155 million for innovation centres between 2013-23. The infrastructure investment approach represents a further significant, long-term, investment of up to £8m per annum across four infrastructure innovation centres. The 4 innovation centres are: Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) Built Environment - Smarter Transformation (BE-ST) The Data Lab Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBIOIC) For more information visit the Scottish Funding Council website . Why are digital skills important in health and social care? Digital transformation is changing the way health and social care services are being delivered, creating efficiencies, and extending the reach and range of types of services on offer while giving service users more independence and greater control of their care generally. Successful digital transformation of health and social care requires not only an appropriately skilled workforce but also users who can access these services digitally. Everyone working in health and social care requires some level of digital capability, but the proficiency requirements will differ according to each job role. With digital transformation, new job roles and new digital skills requirements are continuously emerging in the health and social care sectors. Who does DHI work with? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborates with industry , health and care providers , academia and education providers , wider public sector services and citizens to co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions. DHI believes Research and Innovation (R&I) in digital health and social care creates sustainable services and develops future skills, helping Scotland’s people live longer and healthier lives and enabling the economy to flourish to meet global needs. Is Housing a focus for DHI? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with health, care and housing partners, and has a specific focus on smart housing and smart communities as part of our work Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, as part of the Moray Growth Deal. What services does DHI offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers the following services: An internal research and knowledge management service, which is available to provide (paid for) support to external project work in digital health and care, depending on availability. Different levels of support depend on the stage of your innovation journey. For opportunities that are closer to market and/ or are more aligned with our strategic priorities, we can deliver DHI Advisor Surgeries, Consortium Development support, Problem definition workshops, Design innovation workshops, Access to our Demonstration and Simulation Environment, and Consultation and Support from our technical team. Project and Programme management support, drawing on best practice methodologies such as PRINCE II, Agile and MSP. What is the innovation process model that DHI talks about? DHI's unique Innovation Process Model encapsulates everything we do to support Research & Innovation (R&I). It focuses on 5 key stages with a learn and share element that runs through all stages: Explore & engage Initiate & develop Iterate & scale Embed & adopt Commercialise The model is underpinned by a range of core capabilities and expert knowledge built upon a foundation of experience in the health and social care context. DHI combines world-class digital health and social care expertise, design innovation, research and knowledge exchange. We utilise the quadruple helix model to empower and connect people/ citizens and organisations to collaborate on projects that transform ideas into real practical solutions. Our team is skilled in facilitating complex projects and building strong partnerships to drive digital innovation in health and social care. Our effective partnership model brings together industry, health and care providers, academia and education providers, wider public services and citizens to collaborate and solve key demand-led challenges. Does DHI make digital products, and do you offer advice in relation to regulatory aspects of digital health? DHI works with partners to co-develop digital health products. In most circumstances, we would sub-contract delivery of any built products. For regulatory aspects of digital health product/ service development, we can provide high-level advice and signposting to appropriate resources. How does DHI support the development and adoption of digital projects with delivery partners (Health & Social Care Partnerships, Health Boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Local Authorities, Third and Independent sectors) across health and care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) works with partners to develop programmes of work that incorporate co-design, application of our innovation process model; good project management techniques and digital service development expertise to shape projects which enable a trial of a service with robust evaluation. Outputs are generally an evaluation report and service model; potentially a business case or an outline business case for wider adoption of digital health and care services with a supporting toolkit. Toolkits provide all the information on the practical implementation of the service; a patient pathway, service model, templates and other tools to support replication of the service in other areas to enhance wider adoption. How do I get support for my digital health and care innovation? The best way to get support for your digital health and care innovation is to subscribe to the DHI newsletter and join our network. We have a 3-stage process to deliver support. Subscribe to our newsletter Join our network (by subscribing to our newsletter you will receive an invitation to do this) Tailored Support, available to companies that are closer to market and aligned with our strategic priorities. How is DHI funded? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, hosted on behalf of Scotland by the University of Strathclyde, a Scottish charity incorporated by Royal Charter (charity number SC015263), and having its principal office at 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ. DHI is a not-for-profit organisation funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government . It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde , its host institution." Does DHI offer funding for digital health and care solution development? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI works on a demand-led basis where strategic partners ask us to help solve a particular health and care challenge. We reach out to our network of industry partners, health and care providers, academia, wider public sector services and citizens to create collaborative projects and apply for funding to develop digital health and care solutions What funding opportunities do you have? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) does not offer direct funding to develop digital health and care solutions. DHI is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. 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. Check out the funding page on our website for the latest funding opportunities. What resources do you offer? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources that are hosted between The University of Strathclyde’s Strathprints repository and the Glasgow School of Art Radar open-access repositories. We also regularly publish case studies, blogs and industry insight papers. You can access all our outputs in the resources page on our website. Do you offer funding for Evaluation and Academic Research? Yes. Periodically, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will have an open call for evaluation funding or for academic research, but this depends on our project portfolio. How can I apply for the DHI Master's Scholarship? Students cannot apply directly. Applications should be made by course leaders/ co-ordinators to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) on behalf of their students by the advertised deadline using the DHI Scholarship Administration Form. Visit the Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care page on our website for the latest information. Does DHI fund part-time studies? Yes. Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study and the second half in the second year of study. How can I stay up to date with the latest information on digital health and social care? Subscribe to the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) newsletter for the latest news, events and funding opportunities across the health and social care sector. This will allow you to join our network and benefit from our clusters and programme of activities. Follow @dhiscotland on LinkedIn and X .

The research report explores the skills issues in Scotland's digital health sector in 2017-18, which is rapidly growing and demanding skilled personnel. There's a notable shortage of professionals proficient in both ICT and health and care, and the existing education and training offerings are limited, mostly at post-graduate level. The research findings suggest bridging the gap between education and sector needs is crucial for Scotland to capitalize on the expanding digital health market, requiring a review of education provision, closer collaboration with industry, and raising awareness of the sector's importance. < Return to resources Review and Analysis of the Digital Health Sector and Skills for Scotland Rimpiläinen, Sanna and Morrison, Ciarán and Rooney, Laura The research report explores the skills issues in Scotland's digital health sector in 2017-18, which is rapidly growing and demanding skilled personnel. There's a notable shortage of professionals proficient in both ICT and health and care, and the existing education and training offerings are limited, mostly at post-graduate level. The research findings suggest bridging the gap between education and sector needs is crucial for Scotland to capitalize on the expanding digital health market, requiring a review of education provision, closer collaboration with industry, and raising awareness of the sector's importance. View resource Previous item Next item Review and Analysis of the Digital Health Sector and Skills for Scotland Report 2018 Start Now

A collaboration across industry, academia, and wider public sector services supporting the development and adoption of digital innovation for mental health and wellbeing in Scotland. As a singular virtual point of contact for Scotland, the cluster enables global connection with leading exemplars in Digital Mental Health. Home / Innovation clusters / Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is commissioned to establish, develop and facilitate Scotland’s Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) on behalf of the Scottish Government’s Digital Mental Health Programme. It was formally launched in March 2022 to provide a ‘hub’ in support of action 15.7 of The Scottish Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19): Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan within the context of Digital Innovation. Action 15.7: To explore the use of an innovation hub model to encourage identification, development and evaluation of technologies focused on the needs of the population. Developing Innovation Hubs will help support individuals, organisations, academics, and commercial companies to work together to identify, design and develop innovative digital solutions while being guided by expertise within the mental health field including people with lived experience. Dates for your dairy We are hosting on the 15th of October an interactive Q&A session for Scottish organisations and those interested in collaborating with Scottish innovators to develop XR solutions for mental health. Upcoming DMHIC event The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) unites industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, public sector services, third-sector organisations, and citizens. It fosters powerful collaborations by aligning expertise from diverse sectors to address shared goals. This cluster collects and shares global and local insights, identifies and develops innovative products and services, and builds knowledge to tackle key challenges in mental health and wellbeing. We provide dedicated spaces for interaction within local mental health ecosystems, encouraging knowledge exchange and attracting a wide range of stakeholders from different innovation communities. The cluster connects people and links directly to government policy and national implementation programmes, facilitating the development and deployment of technologies across Scotland. Supported by an Advisory Board, we receive valuable clinical, academic, and business insights, ensuring focused and effective progress in digital mental health initiatives. Focus The current focus within the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) is self-management. The goal of this cluster is to drive impactful innovations that enhance self-management practices, leading to improved health outcomes for our communities. By fostering collaboration among industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, and citizens, the DMHIC aims to develop and implement solutions that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and wellbeing. Through these efforts, we strive to create a significant positive impact on the quality of life and health outcomes for people across Scotland. Overview Digital mental health spotlight Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research: A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland This report examines the current landscape of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) services across five NHS health boards in Scotland, highlighting systemic challenges, patient experiences, and emerging opportunities for service improvement and innovation. Read report Evaluating Digital Interventions for ADHD Diagnosis and Management for Adults within the UK (Excluding Scotland) This study reviewed digital interventions for managing and diagnosing adult ADHD in the UK (excluding Scotland), analysing both peer-reviewed literature and commercially available digital tools like apps and telehealth platforms. Read report Summary of Key Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Mental Health Research & Innovation in Scotland This report captures the outputs from a DMHIC Advisory Board workshop held in August 2024. The Board met to consider how best to build a pipeline of collaborative R&I opportunities through the development and adoption of digital interventions to address priority mental health challenges in Scotland. Read report Business Q&A with National Digital Mental Health Advisor Chris Wright The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) Q&A Event with Chris Wright View recording DMHIC Annual Report 2024-2025 The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) was formally launched in March 2022 to provide a 'hub' in support of action 15.7 of Mental Health – Scotland's Transition and Recovery Plan within the context of Digital Innovation. Read report Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant DMHIC related assets and information with our network. Past DMIHC meetings (Slides) 28/09/2023 - 6th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 21/03/2023 - 5th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 13/12/2022 - 4th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 20/09/2022 - 3rd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 01/09/2022 - Introduction to the UKRI Mindset Programme and grant funding opportunity 28/06/2022 - 2nd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 10/03/2022 - 1st Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Launch Event Past DMHIC meetings (Video) 25/02/25 - DMHIC: The Role of the Third Sector in Supporting the Digital Mental Health Ecosystem 07/02/2024 - Question and Answer event with Chris Wright | Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster 16/08/2022 - Mental Health in The Digital Age Roundtable | Health Tech World NHS Research Scotland Mental Health 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, in particular, session 2 [video recording] Innovating Mental Health Services in Scotland SBRI Challenge Launch Event [video recording] 21/03/2023 - 5th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 13/12/2022 - 4th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 20/09/2022 - 3rd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 01/09/2022 - Introduction to the UKRI Mindset Programme and grant funding opportunity 28/06/2022 - 2nd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 10/03/2022 - 1st Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Launch Event DMHIC Resources (Reports) Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) : Annual Report 2024–2025 Summary of Key Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Mental Health Research & Innovation in Scotland Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research : A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland Evaluating Digital Interventions for ADHD Diagnosis and Management in Adults within the UK Business Sector Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 [REPORT] Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2022-2023 [REPORT] NHS Confederation: Patient empowerment: what is the role of technology in transforming care? [REPORT] NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Delivery Plan 2023-2025 [REPORT] NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023 [REPORT] The Growing value of XR in healthcare in UK [REPORT] Young Scot Insight Technology Enabled Care Report November 2018 [REPORT] Emerging Innovations in Digital Mental Health: A Deeper Dive [REPORT] Digital Mental Health Report: Findings of a desktop horizon scan for Global Leaders & digital innovation opportunities [REPORT] Accessing and Navigating the Mental Health Landscape in Scotland: Opportunities for Digital Innovation [Research paper] Care Tech Landscape Review - Mental Health 2021 [REPORT] Orcha Digital and Mental Health Recovery Action Plans 2021 [REPORT] #TECScotland: health and care in a digital future 2020 [REPORT] Mental Health Network NHS Confederation: Using digital technology to design and deliver better mental health services, perspectives from Australia and the USA 2019 [REPORT] Community Mental Health and Wellbeing: What Does Gold Standard Look Like? [Report - May 2021] Creation of a Universal Health & Wellbeing Service: What is the Offer to Citizens in Distress? [Report - May 2021] Review of Current Use of Digital Solutions for Mental Health [Report - April 2020] Mental Health Innovation [Report - September 2017] DMHIC Resources (Articles) Innovating Mental Health Services in Scotland Open Innovation Challenge: Phase 2 Results – Scotland Innovates (SBRI) The Scottish Government’s Digital Mental Health Integration into Strategy and Policy Thought Piece – Considerations for Digital Mental Health Providers Seeking to Break into Scottish Local Authority Market [Blog] Building digital innovation in support of mental health and wellbeing [Blog] The Scottish Government Mental Health Policy Page [Website] The Scottish Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan [Website/ strategy document] Can Chatbots Help Support a Person’s Mental Health? Perceptions and Views from Mental Healthcare Professionals and Experts [Research Article] Improving mental health and wellbeing [Website] DMHIC Newsletter Archive October 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 January 2025 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 May 2024 Contacts Joanne Boyle : DMHIC Strategic Lead Anna Whyte: DMHIC Project Support Advisory Board Members The cluster is supported by an Advisory Board whose members provide valuable insights into the clinical, academic, and business aspects of digital mental health. The advisory board attend bi-monthly meeting to discuss and offer high-quality advice to provide a focused scope to make effective strategic change. Chris Wright: National Advisor for Digital Mental Health at The Scottish Government and Head of the Digital Mental Health Programme. Chris’ role in the team is to facilitate the ongoing management of the DMHIC, while overseeing the development of strategy, policy, service, and innovative technologies to be implemented across the NHS in Scotland. Dawn Robb: Programme Manager: Dawn has worked in the NHS for over a decade, working in both territorial and national boards. Dawn has been working on the Near Me Programme since 2016 and in her current role is Near Me Project Manager for the Social Services use of Near Me. Andy Keen : Clinical lead for Innovation (NHS Grampian). Dr Andrew Keen is responsible for all strategic and operational innovation activity, which is increasingly focused on trying to solve major health and social care delivery challenges. Andrew Gumley: Consultant clinical psychologist. Andrew Gumley is a professor of psychological therapy in the school of health and wellbeing at UoG. Honorary consultant. One of Andrews main clinical interests are the development and evaluation of psychological and digital therapies. Nagore Penades: Consultant Psychiatrist (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde). Nagores’ role in the team is to continue in the support as the Mental Health Innovation Lead at the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, NRS Senior Research Fellow and e-health Lead for Mental Health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Donald MacIntyre: Director of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network, Honorary Reader Edinburgh University & Consultant Psychiatrist. Donalds role is to guide on the practicality of technological innovations to improve mental health care and treatment. Donald is an NHS consultant general psychiatrist, currently seconded to NHS 24 as Associate Medical Director, a post which he combines with clinical research. Robert Higginson: Co-founder and Partner at Par Equity. Robert is a co-founder of Par Equity and serves on the Investment Committee. He acts as the primary point of contact for new investment opportunities and holds board positions in both the UK and the US. Additionally, he oversees Par Equity’s technology infrastructure. Ciaran Barbour: Digital Strategy Manager SAMH. Ciaran's role is to develop and guide the digital transformation of SAMH, overseeing the strategy and implementation of digital health interventions across the organisation. Janet O’Lowe: Senior Policy Lead and CSO Innovation. Janet is the Senior Policy Lead for CSO Innovation at the Chief Scientist Office. With extensive experience in science and innovation policy, Janet plays a key role in shaping and implementing strategies that drive scientific advancements and innovation.

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 document contains microlearning units to explore the impact of digitalisation on the construction sector, focusing particularly on SMART Homes. Created by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project, these learning materials cover topics such as Building Information Modelling, Domestic Building Management Systems, and Energy-efficient housing. All materials are accessible to learners under the Creative Commons license. < Return to resources Construction Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project FUTUREquipped Project This document contains microlearning units to explore the impact of digitalisation on the construction sector, focusing particularly on SMART Homes. Created by lecturers involved in the FUTUREquipped project, these learning materials cover topics such as Building Information Modelling, Domestic Building Management Systems, and Energy-efficient housing. All materials are accessible to learners under the Creative Commons license. View resource Previous item Next item Construction Sector: Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project Report 2019 Start Now

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is focused on promoting funding opportunities to advance digital health and social care collaboration and innovation. By helping innovators secure the necessary funding, we enable transformative projects that enhance personalised patient care and healthcare delivery. Home / Funding The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is dedicated to promoting funding opportunities that drive collaboration and innovation in digital health and social care. Here, you will find The Data Lab's funding finder tool to streamline your search for UK funding opportunities, as well as information on our Master's Scholarship funding. The Data Lab funding finder Finding the right funding can be challenging. To simplify the process, DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide you with their funding finder tool. This tool is designed to help you navigate the UK funding system using advanced data and AI, making connecting with relevant opportunities directly from our site easier. Find funding Master’s scholarships The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Access master's funding