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Collaborating on a national app for Digital Lifelines
Developing a national harm reduction app to enhance digital support for people with lived experience of substance use.
4 days ago5 min read


Digital solutions designed to inform health care services and providers
Read Moira Mackenzies insight into digital solutions design to inform health care services and providers published in AgendaNI Annual Report
Feb 185 min read


‘Digital Imagination’ series: imagining a digital dermatology future
In this blog Chaloner Chute and Dr Tara French share the first of a series of scenarios developed from the outputs of co-design on the futur
Jan 63 min read


Why a pioneering community mental wealth approach in Moray could put Scotland on the global wellbeing map
Community-based research is an innovative approach and is already making a difference in Scotland to address mental health
Dec 20, 20243 min read

Building Scotland’s Digital Health and Social Care Workforce: Key Insights from #DigiFest24 Skills Webinar
The #DigiFest24 Skills Webinar, a satellite event of Scotland’s annual Digital Health and Care Fest
Dec 20, 20244 min read


Empowered to Lead: My Journey Through the Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation Programme
I’ve been part of a diverse and dynamic cohort of women taking part in the Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation programme.
Dec 20, 20241 min read


The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Revolution: how emerging technologies are reshaping workplaces across Scotland
This blog explores some examples of how AI is shaping different industries, and considers the steps needed to ensure a successful transition
Dec 20, 20244 min read


The crucial role of advanced connectivity in health and social care
Janette Hughes, UKTIN Health and Social Care Working Group Chair, Director of Planning and Performance, DHI
Nov 5, 20244 min read

Women’s Health Opportunity Summary (August 2024)
Explore the insights into how Scotland is committed to improving health outcomes for women in Scotland.
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Considerations for Digital Mental Health Providers Seeking to Break into Scottish Local Authority Market
Scotland's mental health landscape is evolving, with new resources and services offering creative, tech-driven interventions to support indi
Sep 6, 20243 min read

Simone Singh, DHI Intern - Reflective Blog
Simone Singh, Reflective Blog
Sep 3, 20242 min read

Exploratory: XR Technologies in support of Education & Skills for Mental Health Practitioners
Delve into insights emerging from the DHI and NES Exploratory on XR technologies for mental health education and training, and find out more
Jun 19, 20241 min read


DHI WEBINAR: How to navigate the digital shift in healthcare?
Explore the global challenges of digital transformation in healthcare, the importance of supporting frontline staff and more
Mar 1, 20242 min read


A human rights approach to personal data
Human rights have become a big thing in Scotland, and rightly so. Why shouldn’t people be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve?
Dec 15, 20233 min read


Moray Digital Health & Care SkillsFest - creating R&D capacity for the region
Rural Centre of Excellence for digital health and care innovation delivered its first R&D skills-related event, hosted by UHI Moray in Elgin
Dec 1, 20233 min read


Setting a future direction for Digital Lifelines Scotland
Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) seeks to reduce drug deaths in Scotland through digital inclusion and support for people who use drugs.
Oct 11, 20234 min read

Magnify 2023
Developing and delivering an international conference on inclusive design and research.
Aug 18, 20235 min read


Disrupting Diabetes Care Delivery
"30 Years with Type 1 Diabetes: 153,300 Finger-Prick Tests, 61,320 Injections, and 180 Extra Daily Decisions
Apr 29, 20234 min read


Transforming diabetes care landscape through innovation: A person centred approach
Exploring the impact of innovative solutions on the experiences of people living with diabetes in Scotland.
Apr 27, 20233 min read


Design Innovation in the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre
A unique aspect of the DHI, and a factor differentiating it from similar institutions.
Feb 3, 20232 min read


Moray Rural Centre of Excellence Innovation Information Event Write-Up
The Moray Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for digital health and care innovation will support the remobilisation of health and care service
Apr 4, 20222 min read


Building digital innovation in support of mental health and wellbeing
This guest blog has been produced by Chris Wright, National Advisor for Digital Mental Health/ Head of Programme Digital Mental Health, Scot
Jan 31, 20222 min read


Developing health and care services that are fit for the future
Who would have thought when we sat down with our families over the festive period in 2019 that our world would be changed so dramatically by
Apr 29, 20213 min read


Case study: Covid-19 National Notification & Digital Tracing Service
Co-designing and developing the National Notification and Digital Tracing Service to support test results delivery for people in Scotland.
Feb 16, 20213 min read


AI for social good needs to be co-designed
Artificial Intelligence (AI) could contribute to a healthier future if we engage skilled care practitioners in its design and development.
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Daring to consider “The art of the possible”
Daring to consider “The art of the possible” a Holyrood Magazine interview with Professor George Crooks OBE, CEO, DHI
Nov 20, 20206 min read


Using digital technology to prevent drug related deaths
With the level of drug related deaths (DRD) across the UK (and Scotland in particular) having reached crisis point, innovative solutions are
Aug 31, 20204 min read
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