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Home / DMHW 26 KEY QUESTIONS • Could you briefly introduce yourself and tell us about your role? • What excites you most about the future of digital mental health? • What has stood out to you most at the conference so far? • Why do you think events like DMHW26 are important? • Looking ahead, what gives you the most hope for the future of digital mental health? ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS • What first inspired your interest in digital mental health? • What is the biggest opportunity for digital mental health right now? • What is the biggest challenge facing the field today? • What impact do you hope your work will have on people's lives? • How do you see technology improving access to mental health support? • What role do you think AI will play in the future of mental health care? • How do we ensure technology enhances, rather than replaces, human connection? • If you could change one thing about digital mental health today, what would it be? • Where do you see digital mental health in the next 5–10 years? • What advice would you give to someone entering the field today?

Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? 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. Home / Master’s Scholarships Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline, and nurture future leaders in the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Scholarship details The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) awards annual master’s scholarship funding to DHI. Our 2026-27 scholarship window is now open. The first deadline for applications is on the 30th of June 2026. We may arrange a second application deadline in August if there are scholarships left following the June deadline. We also reserve a small number of scholarships for January 2027 intake. The deadline for those applications will be in November, but you can also apply before. The scholarship value for 2026-27 is £8,229 per student. Funding is available both for Taught MSc and MRes programs starting in either September or January. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time study, we have options to fit your schedule. We are hosting a series of online information events in spring 2026, on the 15th of April (12-1 pm, and 5-6 pm) and the 13th of May (12-1 pm, and 5-6 pm). If you want to attend these events or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on:  scholarships@dhi-scotland.com  . How to apply Direct applications from students are not accepted. Applications must be submitted by your course organiser. Eligible students should work closely with their course organiser who will use the DHI scholarship administration form to apply. For MRes students, a research proposal of no more than 1,500 words is required. Please ensure you read the privacy notice to access the Master’s Scholarships funding in digital health and social care. Eligibility criteria Students are eligible, if they can answer “yes” to all of the following questions: Determine if you are eligible to apply by answering the following questions with a "yes": Are you a British citizen, an EU citizen with Settled Status, or hold indefinite leave to remain status?   Have you been resident in  the UK for at least the last three years (proof may be required)?   Are you (or will you be) an ordinary resident in Scotland when starting the course?   Are you starting a new course?  If you meet these requirements, you can apply by selecting your preferred digital health and care Master’s course at a Scottish University and following the application process. Find out about detailed eligibility criteria on the SAAS website.    If there is an option to apply for a scholarship, please ensure that you do so.   To be eligible for funding, your MSc or MRes dissertation work needs to align with at least one of DHI's strategic themes.   If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Eligible courses The funding is only available to courses at Scottish Universities. Courses should focus on digital health and social care or include modules on the digital transformation of health and social care services Funding is available for both full-time and part-time MSc or MRes courses.  Your dissertation needs to align with at least one of DHI’s Strategic Themes, contributing to the transformation of digital health and social care.  For course leaders It is the university’s responsibility to ensure that applicant students meet all eligibility criteria, and that the student is accepted on an eligible master’s course. Course leaders apply on behalf of the applicant student using DHI Scholarship Administration Form for all (MSc and MRes) courses. For MRes applications, a research plan of a maximum of 1500 words is required using a DHI Research Proposal Template.  To access the forms, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .   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.  Scholarships are awarded on a fee-waiver basis only and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses.  If the course fee is higher than the scholarship award, the university needs to agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. In cases where the master’s fee is less than the available award, the excess sum is intended to be used for supporting the student in their studies, such as buying necessary equipment or funding a conference trip to disseminate their research.   DHI will prioritise applications from dedicated taught digital health and care master's courses.  If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, DHI will allocate places proportionally between the applying universities, who will then select the most suitable candidates for the scholarships.  Once approved, your host University and the University of Strathclyde will sign a scholarship agreement and data-sharing agreement. DHI’s strategic themes for research To be eligible for scholarship funding, students must align their master’s dissertation topic to one of the DHI’s strategic themes. The themes in 2025-26 were: The contribution of digital health and care to Scotland’s Net Zero targets  Digital innovation for people living with substance use issues and/or supporting mental health and wellbeing Measuring the impact of digital health & care projects  Ethical and trustworthy approaches in AI and data-enabled health and care systems Digital innovations for long-term condition management and a shift from hospital to home and community settings Digital Innovation for social care and supported living in the community Digital innovation for prevention and anticipation of illness or infirmity Digital innovation in support of Population Health/Public Health including emergency planning and/or response Digital skills and workforce development in health and social care  Digital innovations for reducing healthcare inequalities We are particularly interested in dissertations that incorporate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, data, Internet of (Medical) Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and/ or Immersive Reality.  Potential courses If you are unsure whether your course is eligible for funding, email us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com .  Previously funded courses include: University of Aberdeen MSc Health Data Science MPH Master of Public Health  MSC Leadership in Professional Contexts MSc Medical Physics Edinburgh Napier University MRes Master of Research Glasgow School of Art  MRes Master of Research in Design University of Glasgow  MSc Digital Health Interventions MSc Primary Health Care    Heriot Watt University MSc Biomedical engineering University of Highlands and Islands  MSc  Applied Data Analytics   Robert Gordon University  MSc Midwifery MRes in different subjects including nursing   University of St Andrews  MSc Health Data Science   University of Strathclyde  MSc Digital Health Systems MSc Data Science for Politics and Policy Making MSc Clinical Health Psychology    MRes Physical Activity for Health MSc in Public Health and Social Innovation University of West of Scotland MSc Leading People-centred Integrated Care University of Stirling MSc Health Psychology Get in touch If you have any queries or are interested in applying for a Master’s Scholarship in digital health and care, email: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you!

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. Home / 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. Article Blog post Executive summary Factsheet Paper Poster Presentation Report Show / exhibition Video Search by author ENVISION: The Digital Blueprint for a Smart Home of the Future Executive Summary : Executive Summary Executive summary 2026 Start Now ENVISION: The Digital Blueprint for a Smart Home of the Future Report 2026 Start Now Navigating Scotland’s Digital Health and Social Care Innovation Ecosystem: Mapping Support Structures from an Entrepreneurial Perspective Report 2026 Start Now Digital Health and Social Care Deep Dive Report Report 2026 Start Now Health and Social Care Workforce Survey : Experience, Opportunities and Attitudes to Digital Working – Summary Report Executive summary 2026 Start Now Digital Care Collaborative Scotland A community driving digital innovation across social care, social work and housing Executive summary 2026 Start Now Transforming Diabetes Care through Innovation: Leveraging Scotland’s Collaborative Ecosystem Thought Leadership Event Summary Report Executive summary 2025 Start Now Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop Report 2025 Start Now Summary of Key Challenges & Opportunities for Digital Mental Health Research & Innovation in Scotland Executive summary 2025 Start Now Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) : Annual Report 2024–2025 Report 2025 Start Now Adult ADHD Scottish Pathway Research : A review of the current landscape of approaches to Adult ADHD care across health boards in Scotland Report 2025 Start Now Digital Lifelines Scotland – Evaluation Logic Model Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – FINAL REPORT Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – SUPPORTING EVIDENCE REPORT Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of the Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) Programme – EVALUATION SUMMARY Report 2025 Start Now Evaluation of a Digital Solution for the Assessment and Management of Pain in Scottish Care Services Report 2025 Start Now First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

DHI collaborates with partners to co-design digital health and social care solutions to key Scottish health challenges. Home / Our projects Filter by Business support Data Standardisation Detection and Treatment Knowledge Exchange Post Event Care Prevention Sort by 5G Feasibility Study 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. Explore AICE Europe This 4-year, €6 million Horizon Europe programme includes NHS Highland, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of Strathclyde. It aims to replace up to 75% of optical colonoscopies with Camera Capsule Endoscopy (CCE), enhancing patient experience and hospital efficiency by using AI to streamline diagnostics and reduce errors. Explore AIM4ALL 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. Explore Atrial Fibrillation The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) project, a collaboration between DHI, NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Strathclyde, Napier University, and Bardy, aimed to detect paroxysmal AF using continuous monitoring devices. It focused on reducing stroke recurrence and supporting new stroke standards through co-design and evaluating digital device implementation. Explore Backpack - Person-owned Data Store The Personal Data Store (PDS), or "Backpack," aimed to enhance service access and enable integrated, person-centred care. In partnership with Mydex CIC, NHS Grampian, and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership, DHI worked with MS patients and professionals to improve personal information management for better service experiences. Explore Building Digital Health and Care Skills in Moray: Strengthening the Skills Pipeline A collaborative, evidence led project focused on strengthening the digital skills pipeline in health and social care across Moray. By connecting partners, mapping needs and developing flexible micro-credential learning, the project supports workforce confidence, capability and career pathways in digital health and care. Explore COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) This project repurposed the DHI-funded Trauma App to assess COVID-19 symptoms, deployed by NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. It facilitated 20,000 assessments by July 2021. Version 3 was completed, and a Stage 4 proposal was prepared before the project closed in October 2021. Explore COVID-19 Community Co-management (Co3) This project expanded the National Notification Service (NSS) by adding a self-service contact tracing form, crucial to the COVID-19 response. It facilitated rapid data collection and improved accessibility for positive cases. Explore Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 This project aimed to rapidly develop and test the Care Homes Assessment Tool (CHAT) in at least two Health Boards/HSCP areas. CHAT supports staff in assessing, triaging, and accessing specialist clinical input for resident treatment. Explore Covid-19 related projects Using the 3 Cs to create digital solutions to the Covid-19 challenge Explore Diabetes Portfolio DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. Explore DigiBete Scale up project 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. Explore First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last View Project 5G Feasibility Study A study exploring how 5G connectivity could support a community health network, identifying priority use cases, benefits and practical steps to make it work. View Project AICE Europe Develops AI-supported capsule tests to detect bowel cancer earlier and reduce the need for traditional colonoscopies, improving comfort and clinical capacity. View Project AIM4ALL Improves how information is captured for CAR T cancer treatment, helping teams coordinate care and support more consistent, high-quality outcomes for patients. View Project Atrial Fibrillation Tests continuous heart monitoring to detect atrial fibrillation earlier, helping people get timely treatment and lowering the chance of stroke and complications. View Project Backpack - Person-owned Data Store A secure digital store that lets people hold and share their health and care information safely, giving them clear control over who can access it and when. View Project Building Digital Health and Care Skills in Moray: Strengthening the Skills Pipeline A collaborative, evidence led project focused on strengthening the digital skills pipeline in health and social care across Moray. View Project COVID-19 Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Adapted an existing app to help assess COVID-19 symptoms and guide next steps safely at home, supporting safer decisions and reducing pressure on services. View Project COVID-19 Community Co-management (Co3) Improved COVID-19 contact tracing by enhancing Scotland’s notification service and creating an accessible online form to collect contacts quickly and securely. View Project Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 Developed and tested a digital assessment tool for care homes to triage residents’ needs and access the right clinical support, avoiding hospital trips. View Project Covid-19 related projects A collection of projects developed in response to COVID-19, supporting assessment, community care, data sharing and service resilience across Scotland. View Project Diabetes Portfolio Brings partners together to plan and test digital innovation for diabetes in Scotland, from early research through to real-world trials with people and services. View Project DigiBete Scale up project Expands a trusted online platform for children and young people with diabetes, providing reliable information, learning resources and self-care support.

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (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. ​ Our core team is supported by a Senior Management Team (SMT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Directors. Home / Our team The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (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. Our core team is supported by a Senior Management Team (SMT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and Board of Directors. Include all by Sub teams DHI Board SLT SMT Team Dr Petra Wilson Board Chair Professor George Crooks OBE Chief Executive Officer Moira Mackenzie Deputy Chief Executive Officer/Director of Innovation Janette Hughes Director of Planning & Performance Chaloner Chute Chief Technology Officer Dr Abigail Lyons Senior Business Innovation Manager Alan Connor Portfolio Lead, Digital Addiction Support Alex Porteous Project Co-ordinator Angela Bruce Research Fellow Angus McCann Board Member (Industry) Anna Sturzaker Innovation Design Associate Anna Whyte Project Support Officer Brian O’Connor Board Member (Industry) Cate Green Production Manager Charline Roussel Research Associate Charlotte Stoney Research Associate Chris Charalambous Senior Design & Marketing Co-Ordinator Chris Malarkey Finance Officer Dave Moreton Consultant Support Don McIntyre Design Director Flora MacLeod Board Member (IBM) Gabriele Rossi Design Technologist Gemma Teal Research Fellow Professor Gordon Hush Board Member (Glasgow School of Art) Grant Reilly CMktr FCIM Head of Communications & Marketing Dr Jay Bradley Research Fellow Jennifer Thomas Skills and Project Manager Joanne Boyle Head of Engagement John Murray Programme Manager Jonathan Cameron Board Member (Scottish Government) Kara Mackenzie Project Co-ordinator Karen Mcloughlin Project Support Officer Karim Mahmoud Commercial Innovation Lead Kelly Walker Project Support Officer Kiera Milne Graduate Innovation Intern Lisa Welsh Programme Manager Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE Head of Innovation for Care & Well Being Marie Simpson Programme Manager Marissa Cummings Research Fellow Marlene Harkis Engagement Lead, Rural Centre of Excellence Mateus Freitas Digital Content Creator Michelle Brogan Digital Health and Care Innovation lead Milja Keskinen Administrative and Finance Officer Mohammed Al Qaraghuli Head of PMO Olivia Dunbar Events, Marketing & PR Assistant Dr Peter Fuzesi Research & Knowledge Management Officer Robert Fender Legal & Commercial Manager Roma Maguire Board Member Dr Sanna Rimpiläinen Head of Research & Skills Shirley Sharp Office Manager & Personal Assistant to the CEO Sneha Raman Research Fellow Stephanie Crowe Research Fellow DHI Board Meeting Minutes 20/11/2025 DHI board meeting minutes 15/05/2025 DHI board meeting minutes 12/02/2025 DHI board meeting minutes 21/11/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 22/08/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 23/05/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 29/02/2024 DHI board meeting minutes 23/11/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 24/08/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 25/05/2023 DHI board meeting minutes 16/02/2023 DHI board meeting minutes DHI Board Terms of Reference DHI Board Terms of Reference (2018) DHI Board Members Code of Practice (2018)

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Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (MHSCP) received Scottish Government TEC Pathfinder funding to explore how digital technology can innovate the frailty care system in Midlothian. Partnering with DHI, MHSCP uses design-led approaches to engage citizens, clinical and service stakeholders, and key partners like the British Red Cross and VOCAL. < Return to projects Midlothian HSCP TEC Pathfinder - Innovating in the Frailty System Project impact Development of a non-functional prototype to improve the experience of people living with frailty (family, carers and staff) Potential use of the non-functional prototype to develop a live prototype and services trial Midlothian Health and Social Care Partnership (MHSCP) received Scottish Government TEC Pathfinder funding to explore how digital technology can innovate the frailty care system in Midlothian. Partnering with DHI, MHSCP uses design-led approaches to engage citizens, clinical and service stakeholders, and key partners like the British Red Cross and VOCAL. The project began in 2019 and follows the Scottish Approach to Service Design (SAtSD). In applying this, this enables us to start with a ‘blank canvas’ to develop, without boundaries or preconceptions, what the best approach would be to redesign for frailty services, identifying some key barriers and potential solutions. There were a number of stages to the project: Stage 1 of the project ‘Discover and Define’ was completed in 2020 which gained insight into the challenges for citizens and helped define some of the barriers and areas of focus for the next stage of the project. Stage 2, the ‘develop and deliver’, started to design the solution using a combination of technology and service development. Through this stage, it was agreed that innovation was required to improve the early assessment process and reduce the need to repeat the same information to different services as the citizen progresses through the care pathway. Summary To improve the experience of those living with frailty for the person, their family, carers and staff, through the development of safe, reliable systems and pathways of care processes, breaking down the barriers between organisations. Impact & value Stage 3 was completed in 2023 which produced a non-functional prototype (non-functioning software that is a realistic user interface that shows the person’s journey through the digital service). This is a non-functional prototype of British Red Cross frailty assessment that can connect with VOCAL systems fed by a personal data store. It would in practice enable citizens to tell their story once at the point of an improved frailty assessment, add to the information and share this with the different interested services and staff and caregivers. Potential use of the non-functional prototype to develop a live prototype and services trial. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Read our findings from Year 1 Previous project Projects index page Next project

Dr Peter FuzesiResearch & Knowledge Management Officer < Return to team Dr Peter Fuzesi Research & Knowledge Management Officer Dr Peter Fuzesi is a social researcher with a background in Medical Sociology, Science, Technology and Society (STS) and Disability Studies. Prior to joining DHI, Peter worked on a number of research projects focusing on the use of assistive and health technologies, issues of inclusion and accessibility, and sustainability in healthcare services In DHI, Peter’s work focused on two areas: enabling and improving the use of data in healthcare, and market access for health and care-related technologies including medical and therapeutic devices, and digital platforms. He uses qualitative, quantitative, and digital methods to answer questions related to these issues. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Alex PorteousProject Co-ordinator < Return to team Alex Porteous Project Co-ordinator Alex has direct responsibility for the coordination of a variety of projects for the PMO Programme and supports the Chief Technology Officer with the DHI Exchange programme. A Prince2 Agile qualified Project Coordinator with over 6 years of experience working in digital health & care innovation, Alex has enjoyed working on national and European projects with an interest in person-centred approaches to health & care. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Michelle BroganDigital Health and Care Innovation lead < Return to team Michelle Brogan Digital Health and Care Innovation lead Michelle leads a portfolio of development and delivery of digital innovation projects on behalf of DHI and currently is the Strategic and Portfolio Lead for Diabetes within the Digital Health and Care Directorate within the Scottish Government which is a joint role within DHI. She works to identify and develop innovation opportunities, supports knowledge transfer to optimise adoption, and plays a key role in supporting organisations to deliver transformational service change underpinned by digital services. Before DHI, Michelle worked at the Scottish Centre for Telehealth and Telecare in NHS 24 and has led several national Digital Scale Up programmes. She was the national lead for the remote monitoring portfolio funded by Scotland Government and programme lead for EU funded initiative United4Health. Michelle is a business professional with a wealth of experience in operational management, programme management, implementation, service improvement and development of citizen-facing digital services. Michelle has a Masters in Leadership and Change Management. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

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

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

Milja KeskinenAdministrative and Finance Officer < Return to team Milja Keskinen Administrative and Finance Officer Milja contributes to the DHI’s work as an Administrative and Finance Officer, handling PA and administerial duties, as well as assisting in financial management. Prior to her role at the DHI, she completed a master's degree in economics and policy of energy and climate change at Strathclyde University, as well as worked as a Research Assistant at the Fraser of Allander Institute. Alongside her role at the DHI, she supports the European Island Policy Network’s Secretariat in research work and administerial duties in island governance and policymaking across Europe. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

DHI uniquely drives Diabetes Innovation in Scotland by collaborating with NHS, industry, academia, and individuals with lived experiences to advance innovation and funding opportunities. < Return to projects 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

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

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A digital health and community-based R&D project demonstrating how supported self-management, lifestyle interventions, and digital innovation can improve diet, weight, and overall wellbeing while reducing pressure on NHS services. < Return to projects Living Lab 1: Supported Self-Management Project impact Delivered measurable health outcomes, with participants achieving an average weight loss of 4.1kg and improved lifestyle metrics through a digitally enabled, community-centred intervention. Reduced pressure on NHS services by shifting care into community settings, achieving a 43% programme completion rate—around double typical engagement benchmarks. Generated significant economic and innovation impact, securing £16.45M in additional funding and delivering an estimated £41.65 return for every £1 invested. A digital health and community-based R&D project demonstrating how supported self-management, lifestyle interventions, and digital innovation can improve diet, weight, and overall wellbeing while reducing pressure on NHS services. The Heart of Moray programme demonstrates how digital tools and community-based support can help people improve their diet, weight, and overall wellbeing. By combining technology, local services, and clinical expertise, the project achieved strong engagement and measurable health outcomes while reducing pressure on NHS services and creating a scalable model for population health improvement. Summary The programme delivered positive health, system, and economic outcomes. A total of 537 individuals engaged with the programme, with 230 completing the eight-week intervention. Participants achieved an average weight loss of 4.1kg and a 3.7% reduction in BMI, alongside improvements in physical activity, strength, and overall wellbeing. From a system perspective, the community-based delivery model helped reduce demand on NHS services while generating an estimated 4.7 Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs), equivalent to approximately £93,000 in social value. The programme also achieved higher levels of engagement and retention than many traditional approaches. Economically, an initial investment of £395,000 helped leverage £16.45 million in additional funding, supported the recruitment of eight staff members, generated local revenue growth, and demonstrated a scalable digital health model that has since been applied across multiple campaigns. Impact & value The programme successfully delivered three population health campaigns across Moray and developed a co-created digital platform to support lifestyle improvement and long-term condition management. More than 500 participants engaged with the programme, achieving strong retention and completion rates alongside measurable improvements in weight, physical activity, and overall wellbeing. The project also established effective partnerships between the NHS, community organisations, and technology providers, creating a collaborative model for innovation. Building on these successes, the programme secured significant follow-on funding to expand obesity pathway innovation and contribute to wider national population health initiatives. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Population Health Management poster Mental Health & Wellbeing Living Lab Bridge Moray Poster Previous project Projects index page Next project

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Marlene HarkisEngagement Lead, Rural Centre of Excellence < Return to team Marlene Harkis Engagement Lead, Rural Centre of Excellence Marlene is a contracted programme manager working across a range of workstreams within DHI with a focus on transforming social care support through citizen engagement and co design. At present this includes working in the Moray Region to research with older people and unpaid carers a digital approach to finding services more easily and a Personal Data Store empowering choice and control when sharing your personal information. She originally trained as an occupational therapist moving on to Social Care, Senior manager roles in Glasgow and Ayrshire, Marlene has significant experience of collaborating with citizens using services and frontline staff to explore new ways of working through digital transformation, designing new models of care. Marlene is also passionate about continuous professional development and in addition to her original clinical background she has returned to study at different stages in her career and gained a MBA and MSc in digital health and care. Marlene is a strong advocate of choice and empowerment for vulnerable citizens and is currently the chairperson of East Renfrewshire’s Self-directed support Forum. Email LinkedIn Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page