DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. Diabetes Portfolio Project impact DHI partners with NHS, industry, and academia to drive diabetes innovation by engaging key stakeholders and advancing new technologies DHI develops digital solutions for self-management, prevention, and personalised care to improve diabetes outcomes and ease healthcare pressures DHI shapes future diabetes care through market research, knowledge exchange, and scalable, digitally-enabled service models DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. DHI is uniquely positioned within Scotland through its impactful collaborations with NHS, Industry, and academia to enable and support the acceleration of Diabetes Innovation. Our innovation model and approach, offer a means for real collaboration with health and care professionals, policymakers, industry, academia, and people with lived experience of diabetes. We work in collaboration with key stakeholder to push innovation ideas and technologies and support innovation challenges and funding opportunities. Summary Our work stretches from undertaking market research and hosting knowledge exchange opportunities, to developing new service and technology simulations in our DHI Exchange. Through our project management capabilities, we work with partners to design and deliver digitally-enabled scalable service model and next-generation services. We are working to share, adopt, develop, and implement innovative ways of improving health outcomes for people with not only Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, but all forms of diabetes with an emphasis on supporting self-management prevention, and personalised care models to minimise the impact of diabetes on their lives, and the pressure that puts on the health and care system. We are working to research, design and develop and implement innovative service models and technologies to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with diabetes. We are also prioritising innovation to support self-management, lifestyle, weight management, prevention and early identification through the use of digital technologies that will transform how services are delivered in the future. Impact & value Progress to date 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 Disrupting Diabetes Care Delivery Transforming diabetes care landscape through innovation: A person-centred approach Previous project Projects index page Next project

The DLS Evaluation Logic Model sets out the Theory of Change underpinning the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme. It maps the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes at both programme and project levels. Designed in collaboration with delivery partners and stakeholders, the logic model highlights key assumptions, external factors, and potential risks. It serves as the foundation for the evaluation’s contribution analysis and performance story, offering a structured framework for understanding and measuring the impact of digital inclusion interventions for people at risk of drug-related harm. < Return to resources Digital Lifelines Scotland – Evaluation Logic Model Perkins, A., Dumbrell, J., Livingston, W., McCluskey, S., Steele, S. The DLS Evaluation Logic Model sets out the Theory of Change underpinning the Digital Lifelines Scotland programme. It maps the relationship between inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes at both programme and project levels. Designed in collaboration with delivery partners and stakeholders, the logic model highlights key assumptions, external factors, and potential risks. It serves as the foundation for the evaluation’s contribution analysis and performance story, offering a structured framework for understanding and measuring the impact of digital inclusion interventions for people at risk of drug-related harm. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Lifelines Scotland – Evaluation Logic Model Report 2025 Start Now

Projects DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Browse our project portfolio 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 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 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 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 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 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. Our definition 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 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 Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills Resources DHI undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources focused on digital health and social care. Browse our resources News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news 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 Our team DHI comprises a team of multi-cultural and multi-lingual individuals, with extensive skills, experience, and a shared commitment to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us Expert insights Dive into the latest expert insights and elevate your understanding of the digital health and social care sector. Gain expert insights Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Explore events Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills Resources DHI undertakes research, facilitates international knowledge exchange, and publishes academic outputs, grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources focused on digital health and social care. Browse our resources Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Our definition DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Access our health data exchange

Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation is a project undertaken by the DHI on behalf of the Scottish Health and Industry Partnership and the Scottish Diabetes Innovation Technology Group. The project aimed to map the current diabetes innovation landscape, gathering an overview of innovation projects undertaken in Scotland with the potential to impact the experiences of people living with diabetes in the next five years. Through engagement with people living with diabetes and relevant health, care and third-sector professionals, it sought to understand unmet needs and identify gaps in the diabetes innovation landscape. This will inform future innovation funding calls for diabetes that are centred on the needs and aspirations of people living with diabetes and the professionals who support them. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation: Identifying Priorities and Mapping The Diabetes Innovation Landscape In Scotland Teal, Gemma, Bruce, Angela and Rossi, Gabriele Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation is a project undertaken by the DHI on behalf of the Scottish Health and Industry Partnership and the Scottish Diabetes Innovation Technology Group. The project aimed to map the current diabetes innovation landscape, gathering an overview of innovation projects undertaken in Scotland with the potential to impact the experiences of people living with diabetes in the next five years. Through engagement with people living with diabetes and relevant health, care and third-sector professionals, it sought to understand unmet needs and identify gaps in the diabetes innovation landscape. This will inform future innovation funding calls for diabetes that are centred on the needs and aspirations of people living with diabetes and the professionals who support them. View resource Previous item Next item Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation: Identifying Priorities and Mapping The Diabetes Innovation Landscape In Scotland Report 2023 Start Now

Moira MackenzieDeputy Chief Executive Officer/Director of Innovation < Return to team Moira Mackenzie Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director of Innovation Moira is a key member of our executive team and she believes that the progress of any country can best be evidenced by the quality of care it provides to its most vulnerable citizens. She has over 30 years’ of experience in leading complex transformational change developments, enabled by digital within health, housing and care environments. Moira led West Lothian Council's ground-breaking Opening Doors for Older People Initiative, which inspired subsequent influential and high-profile roles including leadership of the Scottish Government’s National Telecare Development Programme and Head of Service for the high-achieving Scottish Centre for Telehealth & Telecare, which led the roll-out of Home & Mobile Health Monitoring, Telecare, computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and virtual consultations across Scotland. Within DHI, Moira leads senior stakeholder engagement, design, finance, comms & marketing functions to identify collaborative health & care opportunities where DHI can add the most value from its expertise in digitally enabled research & innovation. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Summarisation of documents of high importance for the business case. < Return to resources Summary of NHS Scotland (NHSS) procurement strategies Morrison, Ciarán Summarisation of documents of high importance for the business case. View resource Previous item Next item Summary of NHS Scotland (NHSS) procurement strategies Executive summary 2016 Start Now

The report details the work and findings of an Experience Lab on Innovation of nursing records ran by Glasgow School of Arts (GSA) design team with representatives of the NHS Scotland nursing staff. The primary finding of the Experience Lab is a desire and need to move to electronic health records (EHRs). < Return to resources Nursing Records Bradley, Jay and Tulloch, Angela The report details the work and findings of an Experience Lab on Innovation of nursing records ran by Glasgow School of Arts (GSA) design team with representatives of the NHS Scotland nursing staff. The primary finding of the Experience Lab is a desire and need to move to electronic health records (EHRs). View resource Previous item Next item Nursing Records Report 2017 Start Now

Mateus FreitasDigital Content Creator < Return to team Mateus Freitas Digital Content Creator Mateus is a multidisciplinary digital designer with experience across visual communication, animation, branding, web-design, and digital content creation. His background spans 3D, architectural, graphic design and audiovisual production, giving him a broad foundation that supports a flexible and adaptable design approach. Mateus brings a diverse creative perspective shaped by varied cultural and professional experiences. He focuses on making complex information clear, engaging, and accessible through thoughtful design and intuitive user experience. His work aims to strengthen communication, support learning, and enhance the impact of digital health and care projects through considered, user-centred design. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation –mapping the current landscape and identifying future priorities in Scotland Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Project impact The project generated significant interest from health professionals and people with diabetes, with 275 survey responses, eight interviews, and five workshops to map current projects and identify future innovation opportunities. Over 30 innovation projects were identified, revealing five challenges in diabetes care: implementation, resourcing, variation in services, integrating user data, and managing expectations. Future landscape mapping identified seven key thematic challenges in diabetes innovation: individualising care, lifestyles, education, inequalities, mental wellbeing, technology, and flexible care pathways. Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation –mapping the current landscape and identifying future priorities in Scotland This participatory design led innovation Diabetes project was sponsored by the Scottish Diabetes Group in collaboration with Chief Scientist office. The research undertook a novel, and person-centred approach to identifying innovation priorities and explored the impact of current innovations on the experiences of service users. Mixed method approaches brought together survey data and user experiences to map current and future state priorities and innovation ideas. and analysis of the current projects live diabetes innovation landscape in Scotland and readiness for scale up. These insights were all presented in a series of digital maps and have been published as part of the outputs from this work. Summary Focusing on users' needs in innovation, as highlighted by this research, provides valuable insights into unmet needs and aspirations. Participatory design fosters collaboration, empathy, and a deeper understanding of challenges, leading to more sustainable, scalable solutions. The research has informed decision-makers in supporting continued investment in diabetes technologies and contributed to future demand work within the Chief Scientist Office Innovation Portfolio. This approach offers a framework for identifying future innovation projects in NHS Scotland. The research was presented at the National Services Research Conference (July 2024) and won the Best Poster Award at the Digital Health and Care Conference (December 2023). Impact & value Following a “round table” session with senior stakeholders a shortened list of priority themes has emerged, and pipeline proposals are in development within DHI. Research outputs published in November 2024. Progress to date 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 Diabetes Care Through Innovation – Survey Results Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation – Summary Report IDENTIFYING PRIORITIES AND MAPPING THE DIABETES INNOVATION LANDSCAPE IN SCOTLAND Previous project Projects index page Next project

This paper presents the findings of design research activity undertaken with Macmillan. The research undertaken aimed to explore lived experiences of delivering and accessing services, offering an opportunity to better understand how these practices work and capturing any challenges or opportunities to inform future models of care. This activity also aimed to generate insights around how digital innovation might support the future delivery of services to support the development of a digital outcome. < Return to resources Artificial Intelligence for Improved Cancer Care Hepburn, Leigh-Anne This paper presents the findings of design research activity undertaken with Macmillan. The research undertaken aimed to explore lived experiences of delivering and accessing services, offering an opportunity to better understand how these practices work and capturing any challenges or opportunities to inform future models of care. This activity also aimed to generate insights around how digital innovation might support the future delivery of services to support the development of a digital outcome. View resource Previous item Next item Artificial Intelligence for Improved Cancer Care Paper 2019 Start Now

In times of rapid social, economic, environmental, and technological change designers can play a valuable role by applying their creativity to catalyse innovative solutions to address complex problems. As they do so, it becomes apparent they need to ask fundamental questions about what they make, how they make it, and who for. The mindsets and postures of designers often go unnoticed and unacknowledged, but they profoundly influence what is identified as a problem and how it is framed and addressed. This paper draws upon a research project titled ‘CO/DEsign’, which explores the application of agile co-design methods in an endeavour to understand and identify the most appropriate approach for rigorous analysis. The ‘CO/DEsign’ project argues that, while it is important to draw upon other disciplines and borrow methods such as thematic analysis, further methods should be developed that better represent and support designers and their approaches. < Return to resources Code Design: the role of boundary objects in research analysis Johnson, Michael and Ballie, Jen and Thorup, Tine and Brooks, Elizabeth In times of rapid social, economic, environmental, and technological change designers can play a valuable role by applying their creativity to catalyse innovative solutions to address complex problems. As they do so, it becomes apparent they need to ask fundamental questions about what they make, how they make it, and who for. The mindsets and postures of designers often go unnoticed and unacknowledged, but they profoundly influence what is identified as a problem and how it is framed and addressed. This paper draws upon a research project titled ‘CO/DEsign’, which explores the application of agile co-design methods in an endeavour to understand and identify the most appropriate approach for rigorous analysis. The ‘CO/DEsign’ project argues that, while it is important to draw upon other disciplines and borrow methods such as thematic analysis, further methods should be developed that better represent and support designers and their approaches. View resource Previous item Next item Code Design: the role of boundary objects in research analysis Paper 2017 Start Now

This project aims to enhance Diabetes self-management and education for Children, Young People, and Families (CYPF) by expanding DigiBete, a patient-led digital platform supporting over 40,000 UK users. After a successful pilot in 2022-2023, additional funding will allow further scaling across NHS Scotland until July 2026. DigiBete Scale up project Project impact Improving self-management, education and health outcomes in Children, Young People and their Families (CYPF) living with Diabetes through scaling up and promoting universal access to DigiBete – a multi award winning, patient led , clinically approved digital educational platform and App. Enabling and supporting the expansion and further scale up and adoption of DigiBete App across NHS Scotland benefiting up to 4000 CYPF with Diabetes . Expansion of benefits realised in Phase 1 evaluation in NHS Scotland , which showed use of DigiBete App with Clinics improves resource utilisation, care standardisation, and is both clinically and cost-effective. This project aims to enhance Diabetes self-management and education for Children, Young People, and Families (CYPF) by expanding DigiBete, a patient-led digital platform supporting over 40,000 UK users. After a successful pilot in 2022-2023, additional funding will allow further scaling across NHS Scotland until July 2026. This project aims to scale up the adoption and use of Digital App called DigiBete App for use for all Children Young People and families across NHS Scotland. Scottish Government working with DHI have put in place a national licence for universal access DigiBete until July 2026. Alongside, scaling up the use of Type 1 Diabetes Resources, Implementation will also focus on enhancing the update and use of Digibete Type 2 Diabetes Platform (https://www.youngtype2.org/) and newly launched Training and Educational Platform for Diabetes Education in Schools (https://diabetesinschools.org/) the duration of the project. Project is being delivery and led by DHI as part of the Diabetes Portfolio. Implementation is being supported through development of a DigiBete Champions Network and regular shared learning events. Summary This project is aligned with the Digital Health and Care Strategy and Diabetes Improvement Plan and DHI 10 year Strategy and supports : · reducing inequalities in health outcomes for children and young adults with diabetes through more equitable access to diabetes technology. · standardisation of remote educational resources on a “ once for Scotland” basis, reducing variation in care , releasing capacity, and providing a delivery model which could perhaps be utilised for other projects. · improving care for those transitioning from paediatric to adult care and addressing the poorer outcomes seen in this cohort. · Increase access to supported self-management ,improved condition control and reduction in unnecessary complications Impact & value Progress to date DigiBete Scale up is a live DHI project and will continue to be implemented In collaboration with NHS Scotland until July 2026. Evaluation outcomes and impacts of scale up progress will inform development of a business case for transitioning of funding for DigiBete into a Business-as-usual context. 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 Digibete BSPED poster Digibete website Using the App Video demonstration DigiBete Service Evaluation in Scotland : 2025-2026 DigiBete Service Evaluation in Scotland 2025-26 : Report Summary Previous project Projects index page Next project

Preparing Scotland’s workforce to respond to the digital and technical revolution. FUTUREquipped Project impact 78% of participating students gained their first opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary learning 65% net increase in lecturers’ perceived ability to design their curriculum in response to industry needs 500+ students engaged in learning experiences relating to smart housing, future skills, innovation and person-centric design Preparing Scotland’s workforce to respond to the digital and technical revolution. Twenty-seven lecturers from thirteen colleges across 3 disciplines participated in the project and, through this medium, FUTUREquipped participants were introduced to the latest developments in digitally enabled health and care and construction practices. They were then asked to collaboratively develop new teaching modules to integrate learnings from this pilot into respective college courses. Summary Smart Housing integrates multiple cutting-edge domains to create innovative living environments that enhance the quality of life through technology. This approach combines technology-enabled health and care, which focuses on providing remote health monitoring and personalised care solutions, with augmented and virtual reality to offer immersive experiences that support well-being and independent living. Additionally, Smart Housing incorporates advanced construction methods and off-site technologies, allowing for more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable building processes. Sensor technology plays a crucial role by continuously monitoring various aspects of the home environment, such as energy usage, safety, and health indicators, ensuring that residents live in a safe, comfortable, and responsive space. Data gathered from these sensors and other technologies is then analysed to optimise the functionality of the home, providing insights that can further enhance the living experience and support the development of future smart housing solutions. Impact & value DHI and the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) acted as hubs to deliver the programme. Digital, robotic and off-site construction technologies were available in CSIC’s Innovation Factory in Hamilton, whilst the DHI gave the project participants access to their Demonstration and Simulation Environment (DSE). The DSE allowed participants to test and showcase emerging health and care technologies, and simulate the integration of these technologies and data flows. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources FUTUREquipped SMART Housing Unit Descriptor for 'Understanding SMART Homes from a Construction, Information and Communication Technology, and Health and Care Perspective': SCQF Level 6 ICT Sector : [Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project] Health and Care Sector : [Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project] Metaskills : [Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project] Construction Sector : [Learning Materials - FUTUREquipped Project] College Development Network, FUTUREquipped promotional video [YouTube] Scottish Funding Council, FUTUREquipped promotional video [YouTube] Previous project Projects index page Next project

Censis, the Scotland 5G Centre, and DHI conducted a feasibility study in Moray to explore 5G opportunities for Health and Care services. The study identified key success factors for a community health network and highlighted the potential for service enhancement through 5G technology. 5G Feasibility Study Project impact Feasibility study developed to identify 5G opportunities The study identified key success factors for a community health network showcasing service enhancements through 5G communications Censis, the Scotland 5G Centre, and DHI conducted a feasibility study in Moray to explore 5G opportunities for Health and Care services. The study identified key success factors for a community health network and highlighted the potential for service enhancement through 5G technology. Censis partnered with the Scotland 5G Centre and DHI to undertake a high-level feasibility study focussed on the Moray region to understand the potential opportunities for Health and Care services if 5G connectivity was enabled. The study has identified the critical success factors for a community-level health network designed to demonstrate the potential for service enhancement using 5G communications. This project was completed and closed in Autumn 2021. Summary Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Associate feature: Changing the dynamics of 5G rollout (Hollyrood article) Previous project Projects index page Next project

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This final report provides an overview of the 'Discover and Define' workstream conducted by DHI from March to December 2022 under the Digital Lifelines Scotland program. It outlines the aims, process, and summarizes activities and findings from phases such as 'Scoping the project' and 'Mapping the current'. The report concludes with a synthesis of insights and themes from various perspectives, highlighting opportunities for digitally enabled services to support individuals with complex needs, informing the 'Develop' phase for co-designing future digital solutions and services. < Return to resources Digital Lifelines: DHI Discover and Define Raman, S., Simms, H., McIntyre, D. (ed.) & MacKenzie, M. (ed.) This final report provides an overview of the 'Discover and Define' workstream conducted by DHI from March to December 2022 under the Digital Lifelines Scotland program. It outlines the aims, process, and summarizes activities and findings from phases such as 'Scoping the project' and 'Mapping the current'. The report concludes with a synthesis of insights and themes from various perspectives, highlighting opportunities for digitally enabled services to support individuals with complex needs, informing the 'Develop' phase for co-designing future digital solutions and services. View resource Previous item Next item Digital Lifelines: DHI Discover and Define Report 2023 Start Now

Envision is a digital blueprint for the smart home of the future, developed through the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence as part of the Moray Growth Deal. The project combines digital health and care technologies, low-carbon design and adaptable housing principles to support preventative care, independent living and more sustainable future-ready homes. Envision – a Digital Blueprint for a Smart Home of the Future Project impact Improved health and wellbeing outcomes through preventative care and independent living support Reduced carbon footprint through low-carbon housing and adaptive design Six housing providers exploring adoption in new build and retrofit projects Envision is a digital blueprint for the smart home of the future, developed through the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence as part of the Moray Growth Deal. The project combines digital health and care technologies, low-carbon design and adaptable housing principles to support preventative care, independent living and more sustainable future-ready homes. Developed through the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence, Envision is a digital blueprint for the smart home of the future. The project explores how housing can play a more active role in supporting health, wellbeing and sustainability by bringing together low-carbon design, digital health and care technologies, and adaptable housing principles within a single framework. Designed initially for rural Scotland but applicable across a range of settings, the blueprint supports the development of homes that can generate energy, anticipate care needs and adapt to changing circumstances over time. While presented as a new-build concept, its underlying principles and digital architecture can also be applied to existing housing stock and retrofit programmes. Structured around three core components — the Guide, the Matrix and the Model — Envision provides organisations with practical tools to support the planning, design and delivery of future-ready housing. By positioning housing as preventative infrastructure, the project offers a framework for addressing the interconnected challenges of health demand, climate change and technological change. Summary Envision positions housing as an active contributor to health and wellbeing rather than simply a place to live. By supporting preventative care, independent living and the use of digital technologies within the home, the blueprint demonstrates how housing can help reduce pressure on health and social care services while improving outcomes for residents. The project also contributes to wider sustainability goals through low-carbon design, energy generation and adaptable housing approaches that can evolve alongside occupants over time. By providing a shared framework across housing, health & care, technology and policy, Envision supports a more joined-up approach to addressing the interconnected challenges of health demand, climate change and demographic change. Impact & value The project has produced a comprehensive blueprint framework comprising three core tools. The Guide sets out the evidence base, design principles and supporting narrative; the Matrix provides a phased capability roadmap; and the Model demonstrates an adaptable smart home concept in practice. Developed through collaboration between the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), Moray Council and BE-ST, the blueprint has already attracted interest from housing providers. Six organisations are currently exploring how Envision could be applied within both new-build developments and retrofit projects. Progress to date The next phase of Envision will focus on supporting adoption and piloting activity with housing providers and partners. This includes applying the blueprint within real-world projects, extending its use beyond the initial rural context, and continuing engagement with architects, engineers, digital specialists and policymakers. Work will also continue to refine and promote the Guide, Matrix and Model, alongside the publication of supporting resources to help organisations implement the blueprint within future housing developments. Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Access the Envision SmartHomes Digital Blueprint Summary Blueprint report Webinar recording Previous project Projects index page Next project

This executive summary provides key insights from an online survey conducted by DHI's diabetes portfolio in Summer 2022, with 275 respondents primarily comprising individuals with lived experience of diabetes, their families, and NHS health and care professionals. Key themes include the significance of person-centred care, the necessity for mental health support, access to information and resources, and the widespread availability of diabetes technologies. Respondents proposed various innovation ideas, ranging from new care models to improved digital connectivity and self-management capabilities. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Savage, J. This executive summary provides key insights from an online survey conducted by DHI's diabetes portfolio in Summer 2022, with 275 respondents primarily comprising individuals with lived experience of diabetes, their families, and NHS health and care professionals. Key themes include the significance of person-centred care, the necessity for mental health support, access to information and resources, and the widespread availability of diabetes technologies. Respondents proposed various innovation ideas, ranging from new care models to improved digital connectivity and self-management capabilities. View resource Previous item Next item Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Report 2022 Start Now

PainChek® is a clinically validated pain assessment tool initially designed to improve pain management for individuals with moderate to severe dementia in aged care settings. Using a combination of AI technology, facial analysis, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), PainChek® detects pain cues even when they are not overtly obvious. With a strong reputation across the industry, PainChek® has facilitated over 4.1 million clinical assessments in aged care facilities worldwide. To explore the full cost benefits from the implementation of PainChek® and inform national strategic planning, an independent assessment of the tool was undertaken by a team from Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) between July 2024 and April 2025. Overall, the evaluation concluded that PainChek® shows promise as a tool to enhance pain management in Scottish care homes by improving pain assessment and potentially leading to better medication management and quality of life for residents. However, the final report recommended that further research, particularly on cost-benefits along with addressing implementation barriers, is crucial for making informed decisions about its wider rollout. The Edinburgh Napier University evaluation team would like to acknowledge the support of Nicky Cronin, David Marshall and Nicola McCardle from the Care Inspectorate for facilitating the desk review phase and the successful coordination of the field phase of this project. < Return to resources Evaluation of a Digital Solution for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Scottish Care Services Nyangu, Isabel and Campbell, Karen and Dunham, Margaret and Samuriwo, Ray and Thompson, Kali PainChek® is a clinically validated pain assessment tool initially designed to improve pain management for individuals with moderate to severe dementia in aged care settings. Using a combination of AI technology, facial analysis, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), PainChek® detects pain cues even when they are not overtly obvious. With a strong reputation across the industry, PainChek® has facilitated over 4.1 million clinical assessments in aged care facilities worldwide. To explore the full cost benefits from the implementation of PainChek® and inform national strategic planning, an independent assessment of the tool was undertaken by a team from Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) between July 2024 and April 2025. Overall, the evaluation concluded that PainChek® shows promise as a tool to enhance pain management in Scottish care homes by improving pain assessment and potentially leading to better medication management and quality of life for residents. However, the final report recommended that further research, particularly on cost-benefits along with addressing implementation barriers, is crucial for making informed decisions about its wider rollout. The Edinburgh Napier University evaluation team would like to acknowledge the support of Nicky Cronin, David Marshall and Nicola McCardle from the Care Inspectorate for facilitating the desk review phase and the successful coordination of the field phase of this project. View resource Previous item Next item Evaluation of a Digital Solution for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Scottish Care Services Report 2025 Start Now

Summary version of the longer report Emerging Trends in digital health and care (2022). It highlights the key points from the report related to the upcoming innovations and developments in digital health and care. < Return to resources Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (Summary) Morrison, C., Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I., Thomas, J. & Savage, J. Summary version of the longer report Emerging Trends in digital health and care (2022). It highlights the key points from the report related to the upcoming innovations and developments in digital health and care. View resource Previous item Next item Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (Summary) Executive summary 2022 Start Now