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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. Primary school edition is now live! register here 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

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

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

SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) is a €6.8m project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) < Return to projects The SUMIT project Project impact Addresses shared challenges such as poverty, stigma, and limited access to treatment for people with substance use and mental health issues. Combines expertise from academic research, digital innovation, frontline services, and lived experience to co-create effective solutions. Promotes digital inclusion by embedding trauma-informed practices, building digital skills, and fostering trust and confidence. SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) is a €6.8m project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) The SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology) project is a cross-border initiative funded by the PEACEPLUS programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Led by Queen’s University Belfast Communities and Place (QCAP), in partnership with Trinity College Dublin, DHI, the University of St Andrews, and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), SUMIT aims to improve access to care for people with substance use and mental health challenges. Over four years, the project will co-develop digital tools with five core and eight associate partners across Ireland and Northern Ireland. These tools will enhance existing health and social care services for 1,500 individuals by providing digital devices, connectivity, and human support to improve engagement and self-management. SUMIT also supports organisations in embedding digital approaches into service delivery by building digital skills, promoting trauma-informed practices, and fostering trust and confidence. DHI will lead the digital design and implementation, using collaborative design methods to identify local challenges and co-create effective solutions. Summary The SUMIT project tackles shared challenges —such as poverty, stigma, and limited access to treatment—by integrating academic research, digital innovation, frontline expertise, and lived and living experience. In response to mounting pressures on health and social care systems, SUMIT will offer scalable, digital solutions to improve access, inclusion, and long-term outcomes for individuals with substance use and mental health challenges. Across Ireland and Northern Ireland, health strategies emphasise the urgent need to transform service delivery amid rising demand, workforce shortages, and deepening inequalities. People affected by addiction and mental health issues often face compounded exclusion—waiting lists, lack of crisis support, and systemic barriers rooted in stigma, poverty, and poor health. SUMIT addresses these challenges by piloting co-designed digital tools within a cross-border testbed. These tools will inform future models of digitally enabled care, contributing to policy development and healthcare transformation across both jurisdictions. Impact & value Progress to date Next steps Partners Project team Resources Previous project Projects index page Next project

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 Programme Lead 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 Catherine Cooper Senior Finance Assistant 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 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 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)

In the UK, three out of five people are expected to become caregivers, yet research highlights significant challenges, termed "carer burden," affecting caregivers' health and wellbeing. This high-level horizon scanning research explores available digital solutions in Scotland and the UK aimed at supporting caregivers, addressing both formal and informal care needs. < Return to resources A Review of Digital Technology Solutions to Support Caregivers Thomas, J. In the UK, three out of five people are expected to become caregivers, yet research highlights significant challenges, termed "carer burden," affecting caregivers' health and wellbeing. This high-level horizon scanning research explores available digital solutions in Scotland and the UK aimed at supporting caregivers, addressing both formal and informal care needs. View resource Previous item Next item

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

The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. < Return to resources Backpack Teal, Gemma and French, Tara and Bradley, Jay The Personal Data Store (PDS), herein referred to as the Backpack, was proposed as an opportunity to improve the experience of accessing services and enabling integrated and person-centred care. The project explored the potential solution developed by the project partners: Mydex CIC, a community interest company who specialise in personal data management, together with NHS Grampian and Moray Social Health and Care Partnership. The overall aims of the research project were to explore how people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) would like to manage their personal information to improve the experience of accessing services, and understand the potential of the Backpack to support health and care professionals to deliver more integrated and person-centred care. View resource Previous item Next item

Alan ConnorProgramme Lead < Return to team Alan Connor Programme Lead Alan leads on DHI’s portfolio of Digital Addiction Support. This includes the award-winning Digital Lifelines Scotland, a programme funded by Drugs Policy within the Scottish Government and managed by DHI and partners SCVO and Simon Community. DLS is focused on reducing the risk of death and harm for people who use drugs through digital solutions. Complementing DLS is SUMIT (Substance Use and Mental Health Interventions using Digital Technology). SUMIT is a project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). Queen’s University of Belfast leads this work and DHI provides their cross sector digital expertise. SUMIT will expand digital inclusion, develop 3 digital enabled products, increasing access to support and treatment whilst enhancing existing services in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Alan is a keen advocate for knowledge exchange within digital innovation to maximise opportunities to collaborate across all the sectors who contribute to Scotland’s health and care services. Enthusiastic in ensuring all citizens can access and utilise the support they require to design a person-led pathway for their health, care and wellbeing. After two decades of managing projects and programmes in the private sector Alan joined NHS Scotland in 2015 starting in regional planning and moving to programme management of EU initiatives. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This research report, conducted in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland, examines the required skills, career pathways, and educational opportunities across six critical occupational categories - Software Developers, Product Owners, Implementation Facilitators, Knowledge Engineers, Health Data Analysts, and Cyber Security Specialists - in digital health and care in Scotland. < Return to resources Spotlight on Careers in Digital Health and Care: Addressing Future Workforce Development Needs in Digital Health and Care Rimpiläinen, Sanna and Morrison, Ciarán and Nielsen, Søren Lange and Rooney, Laura This research report, conducted in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland, examines the required skills, career pathways, and educational opportunities across six critical occupational categories - Software Developers, Product Owners, Implementation Facilitators, Knowledge Engineers, Health Data Analysts, and Cyber Security Specialists - in digital health and care in Scotland. View resource Previous item Next item

Dr Jay BradleyResearch Fellow < Return to team Dr Jay Bradley Research Fellow Jay’s research is in participatory methods for the design, development and evaluation of future technologies and services. Jay delivers projects working alongside NHS Scotland’s health boards, Scottish policymakers and Scotland’s citizens. For example: the co-design of national services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; the participatory design of NHS Grampian’s in-patient record-keeping system and the simulation and demonstration of innovative digital health and care infrastructure. He is currently a Research Fellow within the School of Innovation and Technology at The Glasgow School of Art. Previously his research was in human-computer interaction and he has a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence. He also has several years of commercial experience in designing and developing novel digital technologies. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Urology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 20 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Urology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Urology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information to support self-management and opt in for treatment, virtual consultations, and dedicated vetting in secondary care, to direct referral for diagnostic tests from primary care and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow and can be adapted considering local variation. < Return to resources Scottish Access Collaborative Urology Final Porteous, Alex and Blank, Line and Schauberger, Ute and Smith, Paul and Brooks, Elizabeth This report details the activity and outcomes of a series of design led workshops involving stakeholders of Urology services in NHS Scotland. Participants came from 20 specialists’ areas and 6 different NHS Board areas, giving both a broad geographic and functional reach. The first step for the workshops was to identify common Urology patient symptoms, noting their importance. Issues were mapped for each symptom and areas to focus on agreed. Further discussion around these focus areas led to suggestions for sustainable improvement to Urology services. These ranged from additional targeted patient information to support self-management and opt in for treatment, virtual consultations, and dedicated vetting in secondary care, to direct referral for diagnostic tests from primary care and nationally accepted referral guidelines which are easy to access and follow and can be adapted considering local variation. View resource Previous item Next item

In Summer 2022, DHI conducted an online survey via SurveyMonkey as part of its diabetes portfolio to explore key challenges faced by NHS Scotland in diabetes care and to generate new ideas for digital innovations. This report presents an analysis of survey responses, which were solicited from health and care professionals as well as individuals with an interest in diabetes care. With 275 participants, key themes included person-centred care, mental health support, access to information and resources, and the integration of diabetes technologies, alongside diverse ideas for innovation spanning care models, digital connectivity, and self-management capabilities. < Return to resources Transforming Diabetes Care Through Innovation Savage, J. In Summer 2022, DHI conducted an online survey via SurveyMonkey as part of its diabetes portfolio to explore key challenges faced by NHS Scotland in diabetes care and to generate new ideas for digital innovations. This report presents an analysis of survey responses, which were solicited from health and care professionals as well as individuals with an interest in diabetes care. With 275 participants, key themes included person-centred care, mental health support, access to information and resources, and the integration of diabetes technologies, alongside diverse ideas for innovation spanning care models, digital connectivity, and self-management capabilities. View resource Previous item Next item

Formal report on the DHI's Clinical Decision Support Systems projects in 2016. < Return to resources The Digital Health and Care Institute CDSS-related projects and abstracts Rimpiläinen, Sanna Formal report on the DHI's Clinical Decision Support Systems projects in 2016. View resource Previous item Next item

Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBEHead of Innovation for Care & Well Being < Return to team Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE Head of Innovation for Care & Well Being Professor Margaret Whoriskey has joined DHI as Head of Innovation for Care and Well-being. Margaret is leading a new programme of work that will strengthen DHI's role in supporting innovation for integrated care and well-being. Having previously been Head of the SG Technology Enabled Care Programme, Margaret will bring her substantial cross-sector and international experience to the role. “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with the DHI and look forward to collaborating with partners in seeking opportunities for how innovation can support service transformation, address some of our key challenges and improve outcomes for people”. LinkedIn Email Related Projects Next team member Previous team page Team page

Join our citizen panel to participate in co-design and living labs of the next generation of digital health and social care solutions. Join our citizen panel First name* Last name* Email* Phone How do you describe your gender? Male Female Non-binary Prefer not to say Other Where in Scotland do you live? (you must reside in Scotland to join our citizen panel)* Aberdeen City Council Aberdeenshire Council Angus Council Argyll and Bute Council City of Edinburgh Council Clackmannanshire Council Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (formerly Western Isles) Dumfries and Galloway Council Dundee Council East Ayrshire Council East Dunbartonshire Council East Lothian Council East Renfrewshire Council Falkirk Council Fife Council Glasgow City Council Inverclyde Council Midlothian Council North Ayrshire Council Orkney Islands Council Perth and Kinross Council Renfrewshire Council Scottish Borders Council Shetland Islands Council South Ayrshire Council South Lanarkshire Council Stirling Council The Highland Council The Moray Council West Dunbartonshire Council West Lothian Council If you select “The Moray Council”* I do not reside in Moray Elgin Elgin rural Forres Forres rural Buckie Buckie rural Keith Keith rural Speyside Other Are you:* Industry Health and care provider Academia and education provider Wider public sector Third sector Other Are any of the following areas of interest to you?* Neurological conditions (eg MS) Parkinson Motor Neuron Respiratory conditions (eg COPD) Asthma Mental Health Cardiac (eg Heart Failure) Atrial Fibrillation Diabetes Dementia Cancer Weight management Wellbeing Carers Support If located in Moray region, are you interested in the following Living Labs: * N/A - Don't live in Moray region Supported Self-Management (LL1) Long Term Conditions Co-Management (LL2) Care in the Community (LL3) Smart Housing/Communities (LL4) Mental Wellbeing (LL5) Skills and Workforce Development (including digital skills) I would describe my ability to use digital technologies as:* Basic Moderate Intermediate Advanced I have read and understood the DHI Privacy Policy * Submit

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The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge, skills, and experience, in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. Home / Innovation clusters The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. This collaborative approach allows members to connect and to work together to share knowledge , skills , and experience , in order to innovate on key demand led challenges. The aim of using a cluster approach is to create impactful innovation that will lead to improved outcomes for our communities. Innovation clusters represent a dynamic collaboration of knowledge, expertise, and skills from policy, healthcare, education, research, and business sectors, all focused on a shared purpose. These clusters are designed to: Address Demand-Led Challenges: By gathering and utilising insights, we support innovation in service and product design to meet real-world needs. Facilitate Co-ordination and Knowledge Exchange: Through connection and collaboration, we drive innovation activities and enable multi-directional knowledge exchange. Build on Existing Community Work: Serving as a clustering mechanism, we enhance the work of innovation community members across specific areas, disciplines, or tasks. Foster Collaborative Initiatives: By bringing together people and teams for ideation, projects, and other initiatives, our clusters aim to achieve outcomes greater than the sum of their parts. These clusters not only promote collaborative ideation but also ensure successful outcomes with significant potential impact. Key functions Several key functions are evident within our Innovation Clusters: Connectivity: they provide a dedicated space for interaction with the local ecosystem. These spaces can be virtual and physical and should attract a wide range of actors from within each innovation community and beyond. Knowledge management: they function as consistent points for knowledge exchange (within Scotland and between and across international partners) Activity management: they act as a centre for mobilising and progressing specific innovation activities. Purpose Active innovation clusters Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) 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. Explore DMHIC Digital Care Collaborative Scotland (DCCS) A collaboration across social care, social work, housing, research, policy and industry partners, working together to support meaningful digital innovation in Scotland’s communities. DCCS provides a trusted hub where people can connect, share learning and access practical tools that support digital innovation in practice. By strengthening connections across sectors, it helps turn shared priorities into collective action that benefits the workforce and the communities they serve. Explore DCCS Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) An established dynamic collaboration of academic, business and civic partners from the fields of policy health, housing and social care an in Scotland and beyond, come together to address the 8 grand challenges of ageing. Explore HAIC Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) The Digital Innovation Hub for Home Hospitalisation (DIH) has been set up to encourage sharing knowledge, collaborating, and innovating across all areas of Home Hospitalisation. It is an output from the Interreg NWE CHANCE project which brought together a number of SME’s, Hospitals and Universities to develop a Home Hospitalisation Platform to support Heart Failure and is led by DHI on behalf of all other partners. Join DIH

The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. This investment focuses on advancing research and innovation in digital health, aiding the remobilisation of health and social care services in the region. Home / Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) Live Hub The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. This investment focuses on advancing research and innovation in digital health, aiding the remobilisation of health and social care services in the region. Areas of Focus DHI identified 4 key areas of focus to support the remobilisation of health and care services in Moray. Living labs Skills Demonstration & Simulation Environment Join Our Citizen Panel Upcoming events No events at the moment Resources Moray Growth Deal – Full details What is the Moray Growth Deal YouTube video My Moray website - Moray Growth Deal Full Moray Growth Deal official press release Moray Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation Launch press release Blog from Karim Mahmoud on his thoughts on the Moray RCE launch event RCE events and resources 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept FAQs 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 1) 140225 Smart Housing Proof of Concept Call - Industry Engagement Q&A Session (session 2) 101224 Digifest 2024: Satellite Event: Smart Communities Facilitating Digital Access and Inclusion 230322 - Introducing the RCE on-demand video 230322 - Introducing the RCE slide deck 230322 - Introducing the RCE post-event write up Contact details Address: Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, Room 210 Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health UHI Moray Moray Street Elgin Moray IV30 1JJ Email us: rce@dhi-scotland.com Partners