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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. DHI's expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer, inclusive, accessible, and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/charity sectors. Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Transforming great ideas into digital health and care solutions Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. Heading 3 Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. 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Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was established in 2013 and 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. A world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art , publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government . We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/ charity sectors. Learn more Industry DHI helps companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10 years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation. We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and procurement systems. Collaborate with us Health & care providers 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. We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. Innovate with us Academia and education DHI works with Academia to gather insight , undertake research , co-design and develop collaborative innovations to implement change, generate real impact and attract increased investment and funding into R&I and institutional capabilities. We engage with schools, colleges, universities to raise awareness of careers in the digital health and social care sector. Shape the future Wider public sector DHI works with wider public sector services to deploy key digital assets to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data pathfinder initiatives. We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Explore opportunities Working with Citizens DHI uses design research-led approaches to engage with citizens and keep them at the heart of all we do. If you want to contribute to the co-design of Scotland’s latest digital health and social care solutions, join our citizen panel. Join our citizen panel Digital health and social care innovation In the complex landscape of health and care, numerous terms such as Telehealth , Telemedicine , and Telecare are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in healthcare services. The DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to terminology. Our definition Design innovation Design innovation is central to the DHI’s initiatives. As a co-founding partner, The Glasgow School of Art has shaped our unique design-led and participatory approach, recognised for its effectiveness in delivering impactful services. Our methodology fosters meaningful engagement with citizens, healthcare professionals, and communities, aligning with the Scottish Approach to Service Design . We tailor each project to the specific context, ensuring solutions meet the needs of all involved. Find out more Our track record of success Our track record of success Our track record of success Our track record of success 41 health & care org. engaged 500+ demonstrations 52 Co-design projects delivered 3500+ Citizens engaged £41.2M additional funding secured 29.5K report downloads 50 projects managed 1000+ active network members Our broader impact Our decade-long commitment to transforming Scotland's digital health and social care landscape has seen DHI secure vital funding, facilitate key projects, and build a robust network from across the sector. We're driving meaningful change that shapes the future of health and social care innovation in Scotland and beyond. Globally connected Dedicated to transform health and social care through digital innovation, not just in Scotland but across the globe. Our collaborations extend our impact far beyond national boundaries, positioning us at the forefront of global health and social care solutions. Meet our partners

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Primary School National Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland. Big ideas start early! Our Primary Challenge is specially designed for young innovators in P5 - P7 across Scotland. It’s all about teamwork, creativity and discovering how digital ideas can help people live healthier, happier lives. Introduction to the Challenge The Primary Challenge invites P5-P7 pupils in Scotland to explore one big question: Can you identify a real problem related to people’s health or wellbeing, and develop a digital idea to help solve it? What the Challenge includes This challenge provides a fun way to learn about digital opportunities, entrepreneurship, design innovation, science, tech, teamwork and creative problem-solving in the classroom and helps develop critical STEM skills for the future. Pupils will: Talk about daily health and wellbeing challenges people face (e.g. healthy eating, staying active, managing stress) Research how digital tools like apps, games and smart devices could make life better Work together to plan a simple idea or solution Create a sketch or visual to show how it works Share their idea in a short written or video pitch Eligibility and participation Open to all Primary Schools in Scotland Pupils in P5-P7 Teams of up to 4 pupils (mixed stages/genders encouraged!) Each team must have a teacher or adult mentor to guide them Challenge timeline and key dates 05/01/2026 - Challenge Launch 27/02/2026 - Application Submission Deadline 02/03/2026 - 20/03/2026 - Judging Period 23/03/2026 - Winners & Runners-up Announced 28/04/2026 - Award Ceremony How To Take Part Step 1: Form your team, up to 4 pupils Step 2: Explore the big question and brainstorm ideas Step 3: Research, plan and sketch your solution Step 4: Use the resources pack to prepare your pitch Step 5: Submit your entry before the deadline! #DigiInventors toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Recognition and prizes All participants will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate and can use their submission to apply for the YSL Level 2 Auto Award. Runners-up get: Certificate for each pupil Fun goodie bags for all team members Winners get: The #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for their school Certificate for each team member Fun goodie bags for all team members A fantastic tech prize for each team member Previous winners Multi-ColourZ (Newton Farm Primary, South Lanarkshire) A groundbreaking app to support young people with colour blindness, featuring colour overlays, AI voice support, customisable settings, and a full colour reference and advice hub. JH Grow and Glow (Wellington School, South Ayrshire) An engaging wellbeing app for children aged 5–12, supporting healthy habits in sleep, nutrition, hydration, and exercise – all guided by a friendly avatar called Glow. Sweet Tooth (Carolside Primary, East Renfrewshire) An innovative dental care app for young people with braces, using Bluetooth chips to allow orthodontists to monitor oral hygiene remotely. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Secondary School International Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and the UAE. Launching August 2026! Get ready for the 2026 Secondary School Challenge! Starting this August, students aged 11–18 in Scotland and the UAE will have the chance to invent, create, and pitch innovative digital solutions that make life healthier, happier, and smarter. Introduction Discover what the #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge is all about. In this quick intro, one of our team breaks down how you can take part, what you’ll create, and why your ideas could shape the future of digital health and social care. Whether you're a teacher or a young innovator - this is where your journey begins. What's The Challenge About? The #DigiInventors Secondary School Challenge is your chance to tackle a real health, social care or wellbeing issue and wow our expert judges with your digital solution. Here’s how it works: Pick Your Focus: Choose one of this year’s challenge questions - you can shape it around a health, social care or wellbeing topic, or tackle a problem highlighted by one of our partners Build Your Dream Team: Get together with up to 6 classmates and decide who does what - researchers, designers, presenters… you’re in charge Do the Research: Dig into your topic. What’s the problem? Who does it affect? How can digital tech help? Design Your Solution: Bring your idea to life! Answer the key submission questions, sketch out a concept or prototype, and record a 1-minute elevator pitch video Impress the Judges: If your idea stands out, you’ll become one of our 8 finalist teams. Finalists join an exclusive 2-day entrepreneurial Bootcamp with DHI and partners - then pitch your solution at the grand final for a chance to win! Ready, Set, Invent! How to get started: Build Your Squad - Up to 6 people Pick Your Challenge - Which question will you tackle? Grab the Toolkit - Download our free guides and resources Submit & Shine - Upload your entry before the deadline Unlock Your #DigiInventors Toolkit Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources page Prizes Everyone who participates and applies will receive a #DigiInventors Challenge Certificate! All participants who submit an entry, can use their submission to apply for the Young STEM Leader Level 4 Auto Award (YSL4) – Scotland only for now! Finalist teams will receive: Official #DigiInventors Challenge Finalist Certificate for each pupil Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! The winning team will receive: The coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy for your school Official #DigiInventors Challenge Winner Certificate for each team member Goodie bags to reward all team members for their fantastic effort A fantastic tech prize for each team member All participants who are selected for bootcamp and the final can use their idea to apply for the Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) - Scotland only for now! Winning schools can: Display the coveted #DigiInventors Challenge Trophy Earn 3 insight points per pupil for each winning student that achieves their Young STEM Leader Awards at SCQF Level 4 (Formal) (YSL4) Accreditation - Scotland only for now! As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai

Our Partners The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as its flagship schools’ programme in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and health and social care across Scotland and the UAE. Filter by Challenge type Primary Secondary

The #DigiInventors Challenge empowers young people to develop digital, design, entrepreneurial, and STEM skills while exploring careers in health and social care. By equipping them to tackle real-world challenges, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving. Bringing together diverse sectors, it inspires the next generation of innovators to design impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. The Challenge The #DigiInventors Challenge inspires and empowers young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation, and STEM skills, while showcasing new career opportunities in the digital health and social care sector. We want them to become innovators, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to tackle real-world health and social care challenges. By uniting these diverse sectors, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving to create impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Introduction Open to young people aged 8-18 in schools across Scotland and the UAE, the Challenge encourages young people to create digital solutions for health, social care, and wellbeing issues, shaping a healthier future. Aligned with the UN SDGs and Scotland’s Net Zero and AI goals, #DigiInventors builds skills, sparks creativity, and fuels a future-ready talent pipeline for a $700B industry by 2030. Primary School: National Challenge The #DigiInventors Primary Challenge empowers P5-P7 pupils across Scotland to team up and design simple digital ideas to help people live healthier, happier lives. Delivered by DHI with partners RAiSE, City of Glasgow College and SSERC it sparks curiosity, teamwork and STEM skills - with fun prizes for the winners. DIGI Primary School Secondary School: International Challenge The #DigiInventors Secondary Challenge invites S1-S6 students across Scotland and the UAE to tackle real health, social care and wellbeing challenges using entrepreneurial, digital, design innovation and STEM skills. Backed by DHI and leading partners, teams research, design, develop and pitch their ideas with finalists attending an entrepreneurial bootcamp and competing for fantastic prizes. DIGI Secondary School Teaching Resources Find everything you need to take part in the Challenge. Use the filters to explore Primary or Secondary materials and choose between Essential resources to get started and Additional content to go further. Includes editable templates, teacher slides, helpful guides, and more! Resources Page UN SDG, Net Zero And AI Ambitions Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as well as Scotland’s Net Zero and AI ambitions, the #DigiInventors Challenge nurtures vital skills, ignites creativity, and helps develop a talent pipeline for a rapidly growing digital health and social care sector projected to be worth in excess of $700 billion by 2030. By encouraging innovation and problem-solving, it empowers the next generation to contribute to global sustainability and technological advancements. Support The Challenge We are always seeking new sponsors and partners to help develop the #DigiInventors Primary and Secondary Challenges. By partnering with us, your organisation can play a pivotal role in shaping young innovators, supporting the development of essential skills, fostering creativity in digital health and social care and inspiring the next generation of talent into your organisation. Email info@digiinventors.com to discuss our latest opportunities. Challenge Opportunities Our Partners The #DigiInventors Challenge is organised by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) as it's flagship schools’ competition in collaboration with leading partners in education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and healthcare across Scotland and UAE. Testimonials As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey The #DigiInventors Challenge has been part of our S2 curriculum for six years, providing students a fun and engaging way to develop invaluable transferrable skills. It sets student learning in real-world context, inspiring them to make a difference to physical and mental health challenges facing young people today – all while developing confidence, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and digital skills. Working with industry experts gives the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into potentially life-changing innovations. Sarah Wyllie – Marr College – Teacher The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow.

The #DigiInventors Challenge empowers young people to develop digital, design, entrepreneurial, and STEM skills while exploring careers in health and social care. By equipping them to tackle real-world challenges, the competition fosters creativity, technology, and problem-solving. Bringing together diverse sectors, it inspires the next generation of innovators to design impactful solutions for the future of healthcare. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Invent Today. Impact Tomorrow. Don’t Just Take Our Word for It... Hear from the pupils, teachers and partners who’ve experienced the #DigiInventors Challenge first-hand. From classroom creativity to real-world impact, these stories show what the Challenge is all about in their own words. As a teacher, it’s been incredibly rewarding to guide our team of four students through the #DigiInventors Challenge. The boys worked diligently on every aspect of the project, from market research to user experience, and even explored manufacturing processes and production costs. The hands-on experience they gained was invaluable and seeing them present their ideas to both local and international teams, a critical step towards ultimately winning the competition, was truly inspiring. I would highly encourage other schools to get involved in #DigiInventors - it’s an excellent program that helps students develop critical skills in design, technology, and teamwork, while also fostering a real-world understanding of how innovation can positively impact society. Josh Farquhar - Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh, Scotland Partnering with the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre has been a fantastic experience for Scottish Hockey. It has allowed us to connect with partners and change-makers beyond our usual scope. We highly recommend getting involved with the #DigiInventors Challenge. Keith Macleod, Scottish Hockey It was an honour and a privilege to be asked for the 2nd year running to support the #DigiInventors Challenge, an innovative program designed to inspire and empower young people to develop #entrepreneurial and #digitalskills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the #digitalhealth and care sector. By participating in the #DigiInventors Challenge, young people have the opportunity to unleash their entrepreneurial spirit, explore digital innovation, and potentially create solutions that could transform digital health and care provision for their peers. James Steel Global Scot I wanted to extend my heartfelt thanks for the incredible design of the challenge for our children. The awards ceremony was also excellent and left a lasting impression on everyone who attended. Your communication throughout the entire process was very good, ensuring that all participants were well-informed and all of the information was received and checked before the deadlines. The competition made a significant impact on my class, and we are grateful for the dedication and creativity the team of organisers brought to this event. Joanne Dunse, Class Teacher Kirkhill Primary School The Young STEM Leader Programme is an inspiring award that uses STEM as a platform to develop leadership, communication and employability skills in young people. We're pleased to partner with #DigiInventors Challenge which embodies these attributes. All young people involved will automatically qualify for a Young STEM Leader Award to further recognise the innovative approaches they’ve taken to complete the Challenge. Dr Sharon Macnab Young STEM Leader Programme Manager Initiatives like the #DigiInventors Challenge are crucial. This year, our second-year students participated in an inspiring bootcamp where they pitched innovative ideas to industry leaders, explored VR technology for a real-world job simulation and developed critical thinking and collaboration skills through feedback sessions. These experiences pushed them beyond their comfort zones, fostering lifelong skills in business, creativity, and resilience. Jack Walker, Computing Science Teacher St Georges School The #DigiInventors competition has been an incredible experience for our school, as we have participated for many years now. It’s been amazing to see how the challenge refines each year, consistently raising the bar in innovation and engagement. Our students benefit greatly from interacting with insightful professors and leaders from the UAE and Scotland, receiving invaluable feedback on their ideas and pitching techniques. They also have the unique opportunity of interacting with students who reside in Scotland! Mrs Zaineb Mahdi, Assistant Headteacher & Cluster Director Innovation and Digital Technology, GEMS Wellington International School Dubai The #DigiInventors Challenge has been part of our S2 curriculum for six years, providing students a fun and engaging way to develop invaluable transferrable skills. It sets student learning in real-world context, inspiring them to make a difference to physical and mental health challenges facing young people today – all while developing confidence, creativity, problem solving, teamwork and digital skills. Working with industry experts gives the opportunity to turn their creative ideas into potentially life-changing innovations. Sarah Wyllie, Teacher Marr College In the press We were proud to celebrate the winners of the #DigiInventors Challenge Young entrepreneurs win health innovation challenge #DigiInventors Challenge, Education and Charity Ambassador Scots tot with cerebral palsy inspires 11-year-old sister to invent award-winning device to help children like her walk Dubai: School students invent tech to read brain activity in schizophrenics The Challenge that started in Scotland now embraced in Dubai Tennis ace Andy Murray backs challenge for Scottish secondary schools Interviews Blogs Gripping Innovation: #DigiInventors Winners Take Centre Stage Young Innovators Celebrated at #DigiInventors Challenge 2025 Award Ceremony

SSERC, formally constituted as a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee and a registered Scottish Charity set up for the benefit of Scottish Education. All 32 Scottish Local Authorities are members of the company. SSERC offers a broad portfolio of services, principally in support of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) areas of the curriculum, which are not available from any other source and which can be broken down into three main stands of activity:- Provision of Professional Learning (PL) for early years practitioners, primary and secondary teachers and school and college technicians and childminders The Advisory Service Wider STEM engagement activities including the Young STEM Leader Programme, management of the STEM Ambassadors in Scotland Hub, ENTHUSE Partnerships, the Scottish STEM Placements Programme and Education/Industry Partnerships. Visit Partner's website Previous Item Next Item

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. DHI's expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer, inclusive, accessible, and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/charity sectors. Our mission is to transform great ideas into digital health and social care solutions Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) was established in 2013 and 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. A world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art , publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government . We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/ charity sectors. Learn more Industry DHI helps companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10 years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation. We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and procurement systems. Collaborate with us Health & care providers 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. We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. Innovate with us Academia and education DHI works with Academia to gather insight , undertake research , co-design and develop collaborative innovations to implement change, generate real impact and attract increased investment and funding into R&I and institutional capabilities. We engage with schools, colleges, universities to raise awareness of careers in the digital health and social care sector. Shape the future Wider public sector DHI works with wider public sector services to deploy key digital assets to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data pathfinder initiatives. We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Explore opportunities Working with Citizens DHI uses design research-led approaches to engage with citizens and keep them at the heart of all we do. If you want to contribute to the co-design of Scotland’s latest digital health and social care solutions, join our citizen panel. Join our citizen panel Digital health and social care innovation In the complex landscape of health and care, numerous terms such as Telehealth , Telemedicine , and Telecare are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in healthcare services. The DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to terminology. Our definition What we do 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. 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 . What makes us unique Resources DHI is an international leader and trusted expert in digital health and social care. We undertake research , facilitate international knowledge exchange , and publish academic outputs , grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources. Browse our resources Design innovation Design innovation is central to the DHI’s initiatives. As a co-founding partner, The Glasgow School of Art has shaped our unique design-led and participatory approach, recognised for its effectiveness in delivering impactful services. Our methodology fosters meaningful engagement with citizens, healthcare professionals, and communities, aligning with the Scottish Approach to Service Design . We tailor each project to the specific context, ensuring solutions meet the needs of all involved. Find out more DHI exchange One of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Our track record of success Our track record of success Our track record of success Our track record of success 41 health & care org. engaged 500+ demonstrations 52 Co-design projects delivered 3500+ Citizens engaged £41.2M additional funding secured 29.5K report downloads 50 projects managed 1000+ active network members Our broader impact Our decade-long commitment to transforming Scotland's digital health and social care landscape has seen DHI secure vital funding, facilitate key projects, and build a robust network from across the sector. We're driving meaningful change that shapes the future of health and social care innovation in Scotland and beyond. Globally connected Dedicated to transform health and social care through digital innovation, not just in Scotland but across the globe. Our collaborations extend our impact far beyond national boundaries, positioning us at the forefront of global health and social care solutions. Meet our 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 Latest news

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. We’re a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde, funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government. Home / Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a national resource and 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. We’re a world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art, publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government. We are a not-for-profit organisation. Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/charity sectors. "Innovation is not a luxury it is a necessity, enabling the delivery of a sustainable future for us all." Professor George Crooks OBE Chief Executive Officer Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Our vision is that 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. DHI is aligning the combined resources and expertise of the R&I ecosystem on 7 key strategic priority areas (PAAs) between 2024-2033 as detailed in our 10-year strategy : PAA1 - Support the transformation of health and social care PAA2 - Develop a digital infrastructure as national assets to de-risk innovation PAA3 - Enhance Scotland's connected ecosystem through cross sectoral innovation clusters PAA4 - Develop a future skills pipeline which delivers workforce capabilities for Scotland's future PAA5 - Extend commercial engagement to support economic growth PAA6 - Support health and care contribution to Net Zero PAA7 - Enhance Scotland's international reputation in R&I “The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is unique in its ability to bring together world leading industry and academic expertise and direct their efforts towards real-world challenges in caring for people’s health and wellbeing. It has an outstanding record of finding the right partners, supporting collaboration and being genuinely innovative.” Karen Watt Chief Executive Scottish Funding Council 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

The Digital Health & Care Innovation (DHI) bridges innovation and education, partnering to deliver a comprehensive skills development program. This supports the digital transformation of Scotland's health and social care sector, encompassing all stages of learning from primary and secondary schools to CPD and citizen upskilling. Home / Skills The Digital Health & Care Innovation (DHI) operates at the intersection of innovation and education . We collaborate extensively with partners, at all stages of learning and skills development , to integrate a robust skills development programme that covers the entire life span of education to support the digital transformation of the Scottish health and social care sector and its workforce capability needs. This includes primary and secondary schools, continuous professional development (CPD), and citizen upskilling. Select a stage of skill development Workforce definitions School education Further education Higher education Workforce CPD Workforce definitions Understanding the different categories of the workforce impacted by digital transformation in health and social care is crucial to tailoring the development of appropriate skills and capabilities. DHI categorises this workforce as: Frontline health and social care workforce Technical workforce Specialist knowledge, information, digital, and data workforce Learn more School education Primary and secondary education - DHI is keen to engage with schools, teachers, career advisors, pupils and parents/ carers to inspire the next generation of digital health and social care professionals. We liaise with partners including Education Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, NHS Education for Scotland , local councils and several colleges and universities to raise awareness of career opportunities within the digital health and social care sector. In partnership with Skills Development Scotland and the Digital World, DHI has produced an animation, aimed at Secondary School pupils, to help you discover a career in digital health and social care and the top ten skills employers are looking for. The #DigiInventors Challenge is our main programme of activity which runs year round, across both primary and secondary schools. Its focus is to inspire and empower young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial and digital skills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the digital health and care sector. Enter the #DigiInventors Challenge Further education DHI works with colleges across Scotland to influence health and social care curricula and enhance educator awareness of the impact of digital transformation on future workforce skills and capability requirements. Current activity Co-developing a pack of educator materials for colleges to help inspire health and social care lecturers to consider how the changes brought on by the digital transformation of the work in their sectors should be reflected in teaching. Working with City of Glasgow College health and social care lecturers to co-develop and pilot a CPD process with a view of developing a pack of learning materials to be disseminated nationally across Scottish Colleges via the College Development Network. If you are interested in accessing or supporting this work, contact our Head of Research and Skills . Collaborating with City of Glasgow College to pilot a Graduate Innovation Internship Scheme, where relevant recent graduates are recruited to join DHI on a 12-month fully paid employment. Past activity FUTUREquipped (2018-19) was a landmark initiative and is still the largest College innovation project in Scotland to date. Developed and delivered in partnership with BE-ST (formerly CSIC), the £307K project engaged 27 lecturers and over 500 students from health and care, construction and ICT from 13 Scottish Colleges to learn about the future of these sectors via the medium of SMART housing . The lecturers co-developed a set of learning materials for use in colleges to learn about SMART. View FUTUREquipped project Higher education Current activity Master’s scholarships Annual Scholarships : Each year, DHI awards 20 FTE master’s scholarships across Scottish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). These scholarships are available for master’s courses (taught or by research) that either focus on or include elements of digital health and social care. The aim is to support the education of professionals who will contribute to the digital transformation of health and social care sectors. PhD Studentships Support: DHI supports PhD studentships in-kind, relating to the digital transformation of health and care. This support includes access to DHI’s expertise, networks, and ongoing projects, providing a valuable resource for PhD students engaged in relevant research. Contact our Head of Research and Skills to discuss this opportunity. Academic grant awards Evaluation of R&I Projects: DHI can supports Scottish HEIs to evaluate ongoing research and innovation (R&I) projects through academic grant awards. This initiative helps ensure that academic research aligns with practical needs and contributes effectively to the digital transformation. We usually have two calls per year, which are open to Scottish academic institutions. Make sure you subscribe to our newsletter for the most up-to-date information. We work with HEIs to evaluate their education provision to create education pathways for careers to support the digital transformation of health and social care. Do you want to learn more? Contact our Head of Research DHI supports the development of digital health and social care as an academic field through academic grant awards , master’s scholarships , supporting PhD students , and through collaboration in funding bids and in research and development projects. Our research not only identifies skills shortages and gaps but also promotes the development of educational opportunities . This ensures a steady flow of highly skilled professionals ready to excel in the digitally transforming health and social care sectors. Access master's funding Workforce CPD DHI influences continuous professional development (CPD) in the digital health and social care sectors. We collaborate with key stakeholders such as NES, SSSC, Scottish Care, and academic institutions to develop and provide CPD materials and opportunities. Our initiatives also focus on diversifying career paths into digital health and social care, including tailored programmes for Armed Forces Service Leavers and Veterans. Current activity Digital Essentials for Carers: In partnership with UHI Moray and local partners, we are launching an online module to boost digital competencies among caregivers in Moray. This module, consisting of four units featuring case studies, interviews, and video demonstrations, concludes with a digital badge per unit and a certificate upon completion, supporting the CPD of both paid and unpaid carers. Innovation Skills and Capabilities: Recognising the evolving demands in health and care, DHI supports the development of training resources in Moray to equip the workforce with essential design innovation skills, enabling them to address everyday challenges effectively. MOOC on Data in Health and Social Care: Developed in collaboration with the University of Strathclyde, The Data Lab, and Urban Tide, this Massive Open Online Course explores the use of data in health and social care. It offers insights into healthcare data analytics, data governance, and collaborative practices with data scientists and digital teams to enhance the sustainability of health services. These initiatives are part of DHI's commitment to fostering a skilled workforce adept in navigating the digital transformation of health and social care environments.

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 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 Digital Lifelines Scotland Digital Lifelines Scotland improves digital inclusion and designs digital solutions to reduce harm and deaths among people who use drugs. Managed by DHI and funded by the Scottish Government, the programme provides access to devices, connectivity, skills, and confidence, strengthening services and sector collaboration. 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 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. View Project Digital Lifelines Scotland Provides devices, data and support so people at risk of harm can access digital services, stay connected and get help when needed, improving digital inclusion.

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 Home / Covid-19 project hub The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) played a pivotal role in Scotland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, driving rapid innovation to meet critical health and social care needs. Through the development of cutting-edge digital tools, DHI provided vital support to patients and frontline staff, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery during an unprecedented crisis. In collaboration with NHS Scotland, government agencies, and SMEs, DHI co-designed and implemented impactful solutions, strengthening Scotland's ability to respond to the challenges of the pandemic. Projects such as the National Notification Service set new benchmarks in digital health, streamlining processes and delivering tangible benefits across the health sector. Explore this hub to learn more about DHI’s Covid-19 initiatives and how they continue to shape the future of health and care innovation. Covid-19 projects Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) Community Co-management (Co3) Care 'In Place' (CIP) Care Home Assessment Tool (CHAT) Stages 1 & 2 TITTAN & TITTANCovid-19 “A huge thank you to everyone at DHI for the efforts on responding to Covid-19. The DHI team have responded brilliantly to the challenge set and many have gone above and beyond to deliver or drive forward the tools and systems that have made a major difference to citizens and key workers across Scotland. The ongoing support from DHI is hugely appreciated and I look forward to continuing to build on all of the hard work to date.” Deputy Director Jonathan Cameron Digital Health and Care Scottish Government Resources Global Examples of COVID-19 Surveillance Technologies Flash Report Rapid Review of Contact Tracing Methods for COVID-19 Using Innovation to Develop Digital Tools for Public Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID Emerging Trends in Digital Health and Care: A Refresh Post-COVID (booklet) Partners

The North West Europe Interreg CHANCE Project, completed in May 2022, focused on Hospital at Home innovation for heart failure patients in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. It developed SME capabilities, tested home hospitalisation platforms in three hospitals, and collaborated with DHI to establish global protocols. < Return to projects The NWE-Chance (Interreg NWE) and the Digital Innovation Hub Project impact Supports collaboration and knowledge exchange between SMEs and hospitals Ensures continuous growth of industry-hospital partnerships Delivers an Implementation Roadmap to replicate innovations in other regions and initiate similar projects and living labs The North West Europe Interreg CHANCE Project, completed in May 2022, focused on Hospital at Home innovation for heart failure patients in the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. It developed SME capabilities, tested home hospitalisation platforms in three hospitals, and collaborated with DHI to establish global protocols. The North West Europe Interreg CHANCE Project was completed in May 2022. The project focused on Hospital at Home innovation for heart failure patients with partners in the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. The project brought stakeholders together to co-create the knowledge needed to enable innovation in-home care to happen in North-West Europe. The project contributed to developing SME capabilities and increasing their involvement in cooperative projects in the region. During the project, two SMEs and one larger company collaborated with three hospitals and two universities to develop and test a home hospitalisation platform. Pilots ran in three different hospitals to test the technical feasibility of the developed technologies and the organisational feasibility of home hospitalisation for heart failure patients. DHI led the Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) and collaborated with partners to establish protocols, developments and specifications enabling global collaborations in hospital-at-home activities across industry, health services and academia. Summary This Digital Innovation Hub was developed by DHI and was launched to: • Support the collaboration and knowledge exchange between SMEs and hospitals • Ensure continuity and growth of the collaboration between industry and hospitals • Deliver an Implementation Roadmap to multiply the innovations in other regions and initiate similar projects and living labs • Develop an infrastructure to enable knowledge sharing and collaboration to be replicable across other activities such as projects and disease groups of other areas of digital health and care. Impact & value The DHI project was completed in May 2022, after which the Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) transitioned into business as usual within DHI. Building on the success of the original project, DIH continues to support wider knowledge sharing across digital health and care communities, projects and engagement activity. This work has since expanded and now represents a core function of the DHI website. It supports a range of dedicated communities and initiatives, including the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster, the Rural Centre of Excellence and the Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster, helping to connect people, share learning and accelerate innovation across the system. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) Previous project Projects index page Next project

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. Filter by sub-team 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 Mohammed Al Qaraghuli Head of PMO Olivia Dunbar Events, Marketing & PR Assistant Dr Peter Fuzesi Research & Knowledge Management Officer Robert Fender Legal & Commercial Manager 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)

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 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 Digital Innovation in Social Care : Priorities and Opportunities for Scotland Report 2025 Start Now Digital Imagination’ series: Imagining a future virtual clinic experience Paper 2025 Start Now Developing a Digitally-Enabled Universal Service Model to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes-Related Risk Report 2025 Start Now Care in Place – User Experience Evaluation Report Report 2024 Start Now First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

SCOTCAP, a DHI-led programme, developed a scalable national model for Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) as a GI diagnostic test in Scotland. It enabled early community screening, reduced hospital referrals, and involved NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, and NHS Western Isles. Endorsed by the 2018/19 Programme for Government. < Return to projects SCOTCAP Project impact First Innovation Partnership used to drive innovation scale up in NHS Scotland 4500 CCE Tests now completed in Scotland as part of core service offering Scottish project which created UK collaboration opportunities and responsible for driving forward CCE update in NHS England SCOTCAP, a DHI-led programme, developed a scalable national model for Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) as a GI diagnostic test in Scotland. It enabled early community screening, reduced hospital referrals, and involved NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, and NHS Western Isles. Endorsed by the 2018/19 Programme for Government. The Scottish Capsule Programme (SCOTCAP) was a service, technical and business transformation programme for DHI which delivered a scalable national service model; a roadmap outlining future options and a case for investment for the national scale-up of Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) as a GI Diagnostic Test in Scotland. SCOTCAP was regarded as an integral part of the national redesign of outpatient gastroenterology services as it enables early and effective screening in the community, avoiding unnecessary referrals for hospital outpatient appointments. SCOTCAP was endorsed by the Programme for Government 2018/19 and was an evaluation project involving three participating Health Boards - NHS Highland, NHS Grampian and NHS Western Isles. Summary This service innovation has: Enabled early and effective screening in the community Reduced the total cost of gastrointestinal diagnostics, avoided unnecessary referrals for outpatient appointments Eliminated unnecessary travel for patients Delivered an Innovation Partnership Framework to support innovative procurement for Public Services in Scotland One of the unique business innovation aspects of the project was the creation of Scotland’s first Innovation Partnership procurement contract. This enabled commissioning bodies to “partner” and work collaboratively with private sector companies to both develop and test a new service within the community. Significantly, these services could be rolled out across Scotland without the need for further procurement. In addition, this project tested and refined the business model working with the industry partner ‘Corporate Health’, to create a successful managed service and secure further inward investment and economic development in the North of Scotland. An evaluation was embedded within the CCE service rolled out across the three Health Board Regions and was a multicentre service evaluation of patients (presenting with GI symptoms to their GP and patients waiting for colonoscopy). The evaluation was to explore the efficiency, acceptability and effectiveness of a new Managed Service Delivery Model when deployed across three Health Board areas across the North of Scotland. This evaluation report was successfully delivered by University of Strathclyde academics with some key recommendations and observations for the next stage. Impact & value Successfully fulfilled all SCOTCAP Phase One deliverables including delivery of a Service Evaluation of CCE in Scotland reaching over 450 patients and corresponding Service Evaluation Supported partners by increasing Service Readiness Levels; undertaking a series of one-to-one interviews and insight driven service design workshops with SCOTCAP stakeholders to capture key learning from the Innovation phase to further inform the service and business case. Produced an interactive Service Model Blueprint and Report to support the next phase of implementation, the ‘Adoption Phase’. This Service Blueprint could be used in the next phase to co-produce a Change Pack and enhance Patient Information, to enable wider, national roll out of the CCE service delivery model. The SCOTCAP Programme was shortlisted for the Life Sciences Partnership Collaboration Award and won the 2019 Scottish Digital Health and Care Innovation Award, recognising excellence in this domain and partnership working with the service and industry. SCOTCAP was successfully transferred to Centre for Sustainability in 2022 with a view to embedding into Business as usual. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project staff Resources Medtronic EMEA pillcam colon capsule animation SCOTCAP Service Model Evaluation Scottish Health Technology Group (SHTG) reports - Second-generation colon capsule endoscopy (CCE-2) for the detection of colorectal polyps NHS Scotland Evaluation Of Colon Capsule Endoscopy PDF SCOTCAP - Scotland's Colon Capsule Endoscopy Service PDF SCOTCAP Implementation Support Pack PDF Colon capsule endoscopy - an innovative method for detecting colorectal pathology PDF Process Evaluation of a new Colon Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) Service in North of Scotland PDF SCOTCAP Clinical evaluation protocol v2.0 Previous project Projects index page Next project

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

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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.