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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

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 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 DHI Industry Engagement Plan 2024 – 2027 Report 2024 Start Now Evaluating Digital Interventions for ADHD Diagnosis and Management in Adults within the UK Report 2024 Start Now First Prev 1 Page 1 Next Last

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 Charles Sweeney Board Member (Industry) 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 Mateus Freitas Digital Content Creator Michelle Brogan Digital Health and Care Innovation lead Michelle MacDonald Project Support Officer 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)

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 team 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

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

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

For healthcare innovations to be successful, the voices of those receiving or delivering such innovations need to be heard much earlier in the design process. This is not easy as there are likely to be multiple stakeholders involved, and their different backgrounds make it difficult to challenge or evaluate potential innovation in the early stage of development. This paper positions the Experience Lab as a means of co-creating sustainable, innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. The Experience Lab offers participants, both receiving and delivering healthcare, the opportunity to engage in the design process, share insights, experience new concepts, and imagine new ways of responding to challenges. The material artefacts and bespoke tools provide the conditions through which to create new meanings and shared experiences. This paper presents the Experience Lab approach, artefacts, and tools, providing examples of these in context. < Return to resources Experience Labs: Co-creating Health and Care Innovations using Design Tools and Artefacts French, Tara and Teal, Gemma and Raman, Sneha For healthcare innovations to be successful, the voices of those receiving or delivering such innovations need to be heard much earlier in the design process. This is not easy as there are likely to be multiple stakeholders involved, and their different backgrounds make it difficult to challenge or evaluate potential innovation in the early stage of development. This paper positions the Experience Lab as a means of co-creating sustainable, innovative solutions to healthcare challenges. The Experience Lab offers participants, both receiving and delivering healthcare, the opportunity to engage in the design process, share insights, experience new concepts, and imagine new ways of responding to challenges. The material artefacts and bespoke tools provide the conditions through which to create new meanings and shared experiences. This paper presents the Experience Lab approach, artefacts, and tools, providing examples of these in context. View resource Previous item Next item

Recent research has highlighted the importance of responding to trauma and promoting healing when working with participants in sensitive contexts. This article presents a new methodology for design research on health topics which combines principles from narrative medicine (health storytelling) with codesign. In this collaborative, dialogic approach, participatory action research cycles of storytelling are used to inform a process of digital codesign, positioning participants as peer researchers. The resulting prototypes (termed healing fabulations) are a new type of design artefact which captures each participant’s lived experience while also extending it into a speculative future. Discussion of the methodology shows how the approach protects participant well-being during research on their health experiences, addresses common criticisms of digital design research, and explores the importance of visual metaphor and aesthetic in design for health. The article concludes with a discussion of the methodology’s replicability and use in future research. < Return to resources Healing Fabulations: A dialogic methodology for digital codesign in health research Cummings, Marissa and Teal, Gemma Recent research has highlighted the importance of responding to trauma and promoting healing when working with participants in sensitive contexts. This article presents a new methodology for design research on health topics which combines principles from narrative medicine (health storytelling) with codesign. In this collaborative, dialogic approach, participatory action research cycles of storytelling are used to inform a process of digital codesign, positioning participants as peer researchers. The resulting prototypes (termed healing fabulations) are a new type of design artefact which captures each participant’s lived experience while also extending it into a speculative future. Discussion of the methodology shows how the approach protects participant well-being during research on their health experiences, addresses common criticisms of digital design research, and explores the importance of visual metaphor and aesthetic in design for health. The article concludes with a discussion of the methodology’s replicability and use in future research. View resource Previous item Next item

The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborated with the Scottish Government to assist the Adult Mental Health Collaborative in organizing workshops to address mental health service complexities. Specifically, they led a workshop at the Mental Health Strategy National Forum focusing on the support provided to citizens in distress. Through stakeholder engagement, they developed tools to identify challenges and explore new opportunities for individuals in distress, with the findings intended for submission to the Scottish Government for potential integration into the adult mental health collaborative. < Return to resources Creation of a Universal Health & Wellbeing Service: What is the Offer to Citizens in Distress? Design Workshop Report Digital Health & Care Institute (DHI) & Crooks, G. (ed.) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) collaborated with the Scottish Government to assist the Adult Mental Health Collaborative in organizing workshops to address mental health service complexities. Specifically, they led a workshop at the Mental Health Strategy National Forum focusing on the support provided to citizens in distress. Through stakeholder engagement, they developed tools to identify challenges and explore new opportunities for individuals in distress, with the findings intended for submission to the Scottish Government for potential integration into the adult mental health collaborative. View resource Previous item Next item

In this position paper we propose that many forms of care can and should be implicit with greater effort to ‘normalise’ care by supporting and instilling care values of empathy, compassion, and dignity; what we term the ‘subtleties of care’. There is a key role for design in developing asset-based care (Garven et al., 2016) which supports and responds to the aspirations and capabilities of people to enable eudaimonic wellbeing and prevent the assumption of the ‘cared for’, dependent role. The creation of asset-based care experiences can also promote a sense of identity that enhances self-worth, personal growth and control, shifting care from a transactional model of providing and receiving, to a model which values the contribution of the person, self-care, wider circles of care (including families and professionals) and the role of the community. < Return to resources The subtleties of care: illuminating relational care through design French, Tara and Teal, Gemma and Broadley, Cara In this position paper we propose that many forms of care can and should be implicit with greater effort to ‘normalise’ care by supporting and instilling care values of empathy, compassion, and dignity; what we term the ‘subtleties of care’. There is a key role for design in developing asset-based care (Garven et al., 2016) which supports and responds to the aspirations and capabilities of people to enable eudaimonic wellbeing and prevent the assumption of the ‘cared for’, dependent role. The creation of asset-based care experiences can also promote a sense of identity that enhances self-worth, personal growth and control, shifting care from a transactional model of providing and receiving, to a model which values the contribution of the person, self-care, wider circles of care (including families and professionals) and the role of the community. View resource Previous item Next item

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. < Return to projects AICE Europe Project impact Development and validation of a New Patient Reported Experience Measure for CCE AICE aims to revolutionise large bowel investigations by integrating AI algorithms AICE aims to transition from optical colonoscopy to AI-supported CCE, providing faster and more accurate diagnoses, benefiting patients and healthcare systems 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. This is a 4-year programme funded by Horizon Europe with an overall value of 6 million Euros. There are three Scottish Partners as part of the consortium; NHS Highland, University of Edinburgh and University of Strathclyde. Millions of people across Europe undergo optical colonoscopy (OC) every year. OC is often associated with discomfort, complications, and sick days, which affect patient acceptability, and is a heavy burden on the capacity levels of European hospitals. Camera Capsule Endoscopy (CCE) is a new innovative technology with the potential to replace up to 75% of all OCs. Importantly, CCE has been shown to be preferred by patients, has a lower complication rate, and can be performed out of the hospital. As such, this has huge potential for both patients and hospitals. However, the diagnostic process of CCE includes a time-consuming manual reading done by trained personnel and is expensive and prone to human error. We aim to resolve these challenges by incorporating AI into the patient pathway and giving patients an alternative to OC. Summary The aim of AICE is to enable the application of a complete AI Image diagnostic pathway for large bowel investigations by validating Artificial Intelligence Algorithms (AIA) supported camera capsule endoscopy (CCE). By adding artificial intelligence for image analysis and a new remote system for data capture handling and fast reporting, the objective is to eliminate the current medical, technical, and economic barriers to the transition from OC to CCE, hereby benefitting both patients and healthcare systems. AICE builds on existing AI research algorithms developed in Denmark which will be validated and harnessed in NHS Highland as a regional test bed. Impact & value DHI are working alongside University of Strathclyde to support the delivery of work packages focused on design and development of a patient facing digital tools. The wider programme is on track to end in March 2026. Funding from AICE will secure a Service Design Research associate within DHI to work in collaboration with UOS Research Team and Investigators over the duration of the project. In addition, in kind support from the Service Development Manager in DHI is being provided to support strategic alignment with the Scottish SCOTCAP Programme and scale up opportunities beyond this R&D phase. Completion of work packages to support the wider programme. Progress to date Next steps Partners Project team Resources AICE Europe website Previous project Projects index page Next project

The Network for Technology, Innovation, and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to promote active, healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with six regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark, and implement innovative policies. < Return to projects TITTAN & TITTAN Covid-19 Project impact 86 good practices shared across the partner regions including 13 from Scotland The project facilitated interregional workshops on innovative health procurement, innovation ecosystems, and citizen tech awareness Additional funding was secured to study COVID-19's impact on ageing, focusing on healthcare pathways and patient empowerment The Network for Technology, Innovation, and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to promote active, healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with six regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark, and implement innovative policies. The Network for Technology, Innovation and Translation in Ageing (TITTAN) aimed to tackle the common challenge of encouraging active and healthy ageing across Europe. Funded by Interreg Europe, DHI collaborated with 6 European regional healthcare systems to exchange, benchmark and implement good practices in policies which can foster the design, uptake and use of innovative solutions. Summary The TITTAN project encouraged knowledge exchange through interregional workshops and case studies where experts and professionals from the partner regions across 3 thematic areas; How to update innovative health products/services through new public procurement practices How to promote the establishment of innovation ecosystems in the health sector How to raise citizen’s awareness about using new technologies for improving quality of life. DHI hosted 3 in situ visits in Scotland and participated in a partner insitu visit and a final knowledge exchange conference. Following the success of the TITTAN project, the partners were approved for additional funding to undertake further knowledge exchange activity looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the ageing population with a specific focus on; Healthcare Delivery pathways Active and Healthy Ageing Ecosystems and Patient empowerment The good practice leads from TITTAN Covid-19 presented at the 3 thematic workshops. Workshop 1 was hosted by DHI and was a virtual event attended by over 30 attendees from the partner regions. A hybrid event took place in Galicia, Spain in September 2022 entitled ‘Covid and the Future of Healthcare’. Impact & value The TITTAN project and TITTAN Covid-19 reach completion in 2023 and delivered; A local action plan Presentation of good practices to regional partners across TITTAN and TITTAN Covid-19 thematic areas Good practices uploaded to the Interreg Good Practice Database (86 in total, 13 from Scotland) Knowledge exchange of good practices with stakeholders in Scotland including participation in in-situ visits This project is completed and closed. 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 team Resources TITTAN COVID-19 Good Practices View the final assessment report for TITTAN COVID - 19 Watch the TITTAN video Visit the TITTAN project website Previous project Projects index page Next project

The Digital Innovation in Social Care – Industry Engagement Workshop (June 2025) brought together 51 participants from industry, academia, health, and social care sectors to explore priorities and opportunities for digital transformation in Scotland’s social care system. The workshop identified systemic barriers to scaling innovation, including fragmented leadership, limited data integration, and lack of clear investment guidance. Participants emphasised the importance of creating readiness for change, fostering knowledge exchange, and aligning digital strategy with frontline practice. Key themes included building a digital innovation pipeline, promoting interoperability, supporting workforce capability, and embedding inclusive, ethical digital practices. Insights from the workshop will inform the development of a national Digital Care Innovation Hub to drive collaboration and sustainable transformation. < Return to resources Digital Innovation in Social Care - Industry Engagement Workshop Raman, Sneha and French, Tara and Whyte, Anna and Whoriskey, Margaret and Lyons, Abigail The Digital Innovation in Social Care – Industry Engagement Workshop (June 2025) brought together 51 participants from industry, academia, health, and social care sectors to explore priorities and opportunities for digital transformation in Scotland’s social care system. The workshop identified systemic barriers to scaling innovation, including fragmented leadership, limited data integration, and lack of clear investment guidance. Participants emphasised the importance of creating readiness for change, fostering knowledge exchange, and aligning digital strategy with frontline practice. Key themes included building a digital innovation pipeline, promoting interoperability, supporting workforce capability, and embedding inclusive, ethical digital practices. Insights from the workshop will inform the development of a national Digital Care Innovation Hub to drive collaboration and sustainable transformation. View resource Previous item Next item

‘SCOTCAP Service Model Evaluation’ is a collaboration between DHI, NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, NHS Western Isles and the Medtronic/ Corporate Health International (CHI) partnership. It was carried out during the SCOTCAP project’s Innovation Phase from May 2019 to March 2020. The project partners are working together to develop a service model through an evaluative process. This evolutionary approach offers an innovative, adaptable, and responsive approach to developing a new service model. The DHI and participating teams collaborated across an extensive programme of work, and employed design innovation methodologies, to ensure that the challenges experienced, and opportunities identified were captured and analysed to underpin a set of recommendations for a service model blueprint. The service model blueprint will offer advisory actions for a ‘scaled version’ of SCOTCAP to support a national service model. < Return to resources SCOTCAP Service Evaluation Bradley, J.,Brogen, M., Palmer-Abbs, M., Rossi, G. and Wood, J. ‘SCOTCAP Service Model Evaluation’ is a collaboration between DHI, NHS Highland, NHS Grampian, NHS Western Isles and the Medtronic/ Corporate Health International (CHI) partnership. It was carried out during the SCOTCAP project’s Innovation Phase from May 2019 to March 2020. The project partners are working together to develop a service model through an evaluative process. This evolutionary approach offers an innovative, adaptable, and responsive approach to developing a new service model. The DHI and participating teams collaborated across an extensive programme of work, and employed design innovation methodologies, to ensure that the challenges experienced, and opportunities identified were captured and analysed to underpin a set of recommendations for a service model blueprint. The service model blueprint will offer advisory actions for a ‘scaled version’ of SCOTCAP to support a national service model. View resource Previous item Next item

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

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Providing access to hospice services will become increasingly difficult due to the pressures of an ageing population and limited resources. To help address this challenge, a small number of services called Virtual Hospice have been established. This paper presents early-stage design work on a Virtual Hospice to improve access to services provided by a hospice (Highland Hospice) serving a largely remote and rural population in Scotland, UK. < Return to resources Developing design principles for a Virtual Hospice: improving access to care. Taylor, Andrea and French, Tara and Raman, Sneha Providing access to hospice services will become increasingly difficult due to the pressures of an ageing population and limited resources. To help address this challenge, a small number of services called Virtual Hospice have been established. This paper presents early-stage design work on a Virtual Hospice to improve access to services provided by a hospice (Highland Hospice) serving a largely remote and rural population in Scotland, UK. View resource Previous item Next item

This research reports looks at examples of computable medical records around the world in 2016. Computable records are set to drive the evolution of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), aiming for interoperability, portability, and comprehensive health data. These records, readable by humans and machines, will contain a patient's entire medical history and declare their fidelity level, ensuring users can assess completeness and accuracy. Unique and ideally open-source, these records will support a health status scoring system and facilitate adoption across various stakeholders. < Return to resources Computable Records: The Next Generation of the EMR Conversation Rimpiläinen, Sanna This research reports looks at examples of computable medical records around the world in 2016. Computable records are set to drive the evolution of Electronic Health Records (EHRs), aiming for interoperability, portability, and comprehensive health data. These records, readable by humans and machines, will contain a patient's entire medical history and declare their fidelity level, ensuring users can assess completeness and accuracy. Unique and ideally open-source, these records will support a health status scoring system and facilitate adoption across various stakeholders. View resource Previous item Next item