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Related Projects Return to team Chris Malarkey Finance Officer Chris joined DHI as Finance Officer and has responsibility for the development, monitoring and reporting of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre’s 5-year core budget. Prior to DHI, Chris worked for The Bumblebee Conservation Trust while studying for a Master’s Degree in Business and Administration. This helped spark his keen interest in all things accountancy and finance as he hopes to pursue a chartered accountancy qualification. He has contributed to several different areas within the DHI, including leading the financial management of a growing portfolio of additionally funded projects and the development and improvement of DHI’s financial process’ to ensure robust levels of governance and audit. Chris has a keen interest in psychology and music with his honours Degree in Audio Engineering and background volunteering in educational environments and music charities. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects Return to team Jennifer Thomas Skills and Project Manager Jennifer is responsible for managing a programme of work that produces innovative, additional educational opportunities in Moray for frontline health and care employees, and the specialist and technical staff working in digital health and care. She is a qualified Product Design Engineer and has worked on a broad range of social and economic development projects throughout her career. Prior to joining DHI in 2019, she successfully managed and delivered several large-scale health and social care research projects for the Scottish Government, NHE Education Scotland and Skills Development Scotland. She also brings a well-developed knowledge and understanding of the skills landscape in Scotland. Since 2014, Jennifer has managed a range of industry skills studies and contributed research and analysis work to several skills programmes. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects 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. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects Return to team Professor Sir Harry Burns FRSE Board Member (University of Strathclyde) Sir Harry Burns graduated in medicine in 1974 from the University of Glasgow. In 1984, he was appointed Consultant Surgeon and in 1990, Medical Director, at the Royal Infirmary, Glasgow. Many of his patients lived in the east end of Glasgow and it was this insight into the complex inter-relationships between social and economic status, illness and recovery that began his lifelong focus to reduce health inequalities. In 1994, he became Director of Public Health for Greater Glasgow and in 2005 he became Chief Medical Officer for Scotland. He was Knighted in 2011, and in 2014, the First Minister presented him with a lifetime achievement award for public service. In April 2014 he became Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Strathclyde. He leads a number of major, multi-agency projects and is a regularly invited keynote speaker. He is a member of the Council of Economic Advisors; a member of the Diabetes UK Board; Chair of the Wheatley Foundation and a member of Johnson & Johnson’s Impact Investment Advisory Committee. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Atrial Fibrillation Project impact An evaluation report and service model for integrating a digital device into new stroke care standards of care Device trialed with 60 patients ​ 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. Return to projects ​ ​ The Atrial Fibrillation (AF) project is a collaboration between the DHI, NHS Lanarkshire, the University of Strathclyde, Napier University, and industry partner, Bardy, to investigate the use of a continuous monitoring device to detect paroxysmal (or intermittent) AF. The purpose of this project was to identify and utilise digital technologies to help reduce the likelihood or recurrence of stroke and to support new national stroke standards in an efficient and effective way. This was achieved using co-design methodology to establish the current state and a potential future state of the service incorporating a digital device. Implementation of this future state was then carried out and evaluated, with a particular focus on the experience of patients and health professionals. A robust evaluation report was produced which considered the barriers and enablers to deploying and using a digital device to support the new stroke standards, at scale. Summary Partners ​ Impact & value The Bardy DX ECG Ambulatory Monitoring device was deployed in the service and trialled with 60 patients. This process was thoroughly evaluated in terms of the barriers and enablers to implementing such a device; • The service evaluation produced a report "Process Evaluation for Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Screening after a Stroke in Scotland" which includes a Current State Map; a New Service Map; a Market Review and Literature Review Report; Healthcare Professionals and Patient Stories and Cost Analysis; Evaluation and Adoption at Scale Recommendations; and a Checklist for service managers, clinicians and policy makers to consider in the wider implementation of this ‘future state’ of the service; • To support the Service Innovation work, a series of in-depth interviews with healthcare staff were carried out using a bespoke visual mapping tool, exploring the current context surrounding care for people screened for AF following a stroke. Following implementation, the experiences of healthcare professionals and patients were captured and the insights were used to produce a detailed Interactive Pathway (the future state) with an overview of challenges and opportunities, which has been published as part of the final report. Progress to date Resources Atrial Fibrillation Report: Interactive current state map Staff related to the project ​ Next steps Next project Previous project Projects index page

Dynamic Scot Project impact A web-based application that enables COPD patients to self-manage at home, reducing hospital admissions and easing respiratory service pressure during Covid-19 Project resulted in excellent clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences By August 21, 511 patients were accessing the service In response to COVID-19, DHI, NHS GGC, NSS, and Storm ID expanded a web app for COPD patients to self-manage at home, reducing hospital admissions. The "Dynamic-Scot" project used asynchronous messaging and patient data for clinical interventions and machine learning integration within NHS systems. Return to projects ​ ​ In response to COVID-19, DHI worked with NHS GGC, NSS and Storm ID to support the wider adoption, scaling up and use of a web-based application to support high to medium-risk patients with COPD to self-manage at home. This was to keep vulnerable patients with respiratory diseases out of the hospital during a dangerous period and to take pressure off respiratory services. The original project, the ‘Dynamic’ project, was funded as an Innovate UK project. This ‘Dynamic- Scot’ project built on that work and its aim was to expand the existing COPD Digital Service more widely within NHS GGC and following a gateway review, seek further funding to onboard a second Health Board. The Innovation behind this project was the use of an asynchronous messaging digital service which provides remote support to patients and utilises the Patient Experience and Outcome data to support clinical intervention. Its clinical integration capacity supports the development of machine learning algorithms and as per the LENUS platform, can be effectively integrated into trusted NHS Systems in Scotland. Therefore, this was not the roll-out of an ‘off-the-shelf product’ but a well-designed digital service which optimises patient and clinical interactions. Summary Partners "The DHI team provided wide-ranging support to the inception, funding acquisition, successful delivery and reporting of the DYNAMIC-SCOT project. That input was based on established relationships, a shared vision for health and social care transformation and preceding and continuing strategic advice and support. Specific inputs to DYNAMIC-SCOT included project and program management support, service mapping and implementation-effectiveness activity planning and wide-ranging stakeholder engagement building on DHI’s established contacts and expertise. Continued collaboration with DHI colleagues on next phase of this project - DYNAMIC-SCOT2 – and across our portfolio of activities is greatly appreciated" Impact & value Funding was awarded by Scottish Government in June 2020. The project was delivered through 2020 and 2021 and has been completed. The service was initially expanded across NHS GGC and then was later trialled in NHS Lothian. Work on refining the digital service to make the service as suitable for scale as possible was commissioned and contract managed by DHI and completed. A final NHS GGC toolkit was completed by the DHI Design Team a to support scaling as well as implementation in other Health Boards. Programme Management arrangements and reporting requirements were reviewed throughout the project to be sensitive to the pressures within the service through the pandemic. DHI then focussed its available resources on the development of the Funding Proposal/Business Case Project. The project was successfully delivered with all key deliverables being received on time and within budget by August 2021. This excluded the final evaluation report which was completed and signed off by the Project Board in December 2021 and outlined excellent clinical outcomes and positive patient experiences. DHI developed a proposal for Stage 2 funding which would entail collating wider data sets to continue with the on-going clinical evaluation as well as the refining the emerging business case. This funding request was successful, and this work has been transferred to the West of Scotland Innovation Hub and NHS GGC to implement. Progress to date Resources Dynamic Scot Newsletter More information Staff related to the project By the end of August 2021, over 2000 invitations were made and this resulted in 511 patients accessing the service. with some patients enrolled within NHS Lothian as part of a small trial. The digital service continues to be scaled up across both health boards. The final evaluation report was completed in December 2021. Next steps Next project Previous project Projects index page

Related Projects Return to team Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE Head of Innovation for Care and 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”. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects Nicole Campbell Project Support Officer Nicole joined DHI in late 2023 after returning from Australia, where she gained extensive experience in event and project management, human resources, facilitation, and training and development. With a keen interest in social care, well-being, and mental health, Nicole is dedicated to making a positive impact in the healthcare sector. Nicole works closely with our senior team, providing professional support, particularly to our Deputy CEO and Director of Planning and Performance. Her role involves contributing across all aspects of the business, with a significant focus on involvement in workshops and events within DHI. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

A person-centred vision of care for people living with multiple long-term conditions for the modern outpatient programme: Final Report Teal, Gemma The Modern Outpatient project employed a participatory design approach to develop a person-centred vision for the future of Outpatient services. Through interviews with people living with multiple long-term conditions, pop-up public engagement and co-design workshops with NHS staff, rich insights were generated about how people would like to be supported to self-manage, and new models of person-centred care were designed. The project was undertaken in collaboration with the Scottish Government to inform the ongoing and future work of The Modern Outpatient Programme. View resource Next Item Previous Item

Expert insights All Posts News Funding Expert Insights Jun 20 1 min 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 14 7 min DHI Unveils fresh 10-Year Strategy Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) prepares to unveil fresh 10-year strategy following £2 million per year SFC award Jun 14 2 min From Turf to Tech: The #DigiInventors Challenge Joins Forces with Scottish Hockey to Inspire Digital Innovation in Sports This Year’s Challenge is Harnessing Digital Technology and E-Gaming to Reimagine Field Hockey, Boost Youth Participation, and Enhance Physic Mar 28 2 min Moray Health Data Project Wins Prestigious ITEC 2024 Award Our Moray Rural Centre's living lab, with Archangel® & Mydex CIC, won the Up-and-Coming TEC Innovation Award for its holistic, person-centre Mar 14 2 min Digital Lifelines Scotland's progressive new approach to Scotland’s ‘unacceptable’ drug death rates People at risk of harm through drugs given digital access & support in a progressive new approach to Scotland’s ‘unacceptable’ death rates Mar 1 2 min 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 Dec 15, 2023 3 min 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 1, 2023 3 min 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 Nov 10, 2023 4 min Scots schoolgirl's invention to help baby sister walk wins national award A Scottish mini-inventor designed an award-winning device to help her sister walk, and budding students may bring it to life. Oct 12, 2023 4 min 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. Aug 18, 2023 5 min Magnify 2023 Developing and delivering an international conference on inclusive design and research. Aug 8, 2023 1 min Read the Delivery Plan 2023-24 for Scotland's Digital Health and Care Strategy Read the Delivery Plan 2023-24 for Scotland's Digital Health and Care Strategy Jul 27, 2023 1 min 10 Years of Meaningful Co-design On 16 June, the DHI showcased 10 Years of Meaningful Co-design at The Glasgow School of Art Highland Campus Summer Show titled ‘Inclusion’. Apr 30, 2023 4 min Disrupting Diabetes Care Delivery "30 Years with Type 1 Diabetes: 153,300 Finger-Prick Tests, 61,320 Injections, and 180 Extra Daily Decisions Apr 28, 2023 3 min 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. Feb 3, 2023 2 min Design Innovation in the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre A unique aspect of the DHI, and a factor differentiating it from similar institutions. Jun 9, 2022 5 min Moray Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation Launch Scotland’s world-leading work in Digital Health was showcased as the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence launched. May 1, 2022 15 min Technologies for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Workshop The Scottish Dementia Research Consortium (SDRC) and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) hosted a two-day event. Apr 4, 2022 2 min 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 Jan 31, 2022 2 min 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

Wed, 19 Jun | Webinar Smart Housing/Smart Communities Current and Future State Mapping Workshop Join our RCE workshop in Moray to shape the future of tech-enabled health and care services. Be part of this innovative project! Tickets are not on sale See other events Time & Location 19 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 23:00 Webinar About the event You are invited to participate in the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) workshop, part of the Moray Growth Deal Projects led by the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre. This workshop focuses on developing and testing innovative technology-enabled care solutions to enhance well-being, health, and care services. The project aims to create a suite of sensors and devices for telehealth, telecare, activity, and environment monitoring. These will be integrated into a digital AI-enabled platform to provide proactive and preventive insights to individuals, families, and support services. The workshop will map current pathways related to the Moray lifeline service and other monitoring devices, identify gaps, and co-design future pathways using advanced technology. We will also explore use case options for a smart-enabled modular home exemplar, aiming to facilitate hospital discharge and offer low-carbon, low-cost housing alternatives. We seek a diverse group of participants from the health, social care, third sector, and housing sectors to inform the development and testing in Moray. Ultimately, the RCE aims to scale positively evidenced assets developed in Moray to a national level, presenting a unique opportunity to shape the future of health and care services through digital technology. Please discuss this with your teams and provide nominations for participants. We look forward to a productive and inspiring day. Media consent statement During the event, the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre may capture photos, audio and video of proceedings. The University retains the right to share materials with third parties to enable us to promote the University/DHI and the work of the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE). I understand that images on websites and social media can be viewed throughout the world and not just in the United Kingdom and that some overseas countries may not provide the same level of protection to the rights of individuals as EU/UK legislation provides. I understand that the University of Strathclyde (DHI) will retain the images/ footage/ audio for a period of five years at which point they will be deleted from the University’s files. How will the DHI use your personal data and who will they share it with? Promotion of the Moray Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) activities by the DHI for current and future activities. Such promotion may include use in the DHI’s advertising and resources in relation to Moray Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) activities, including but not limited to the RCE website project page (https://www.dhi-scotland.com/projects/rce-moray/), social media, advertising, press, film and video, radio and publications Show More Share this event

Upcoming DHI events Tue, 10 Sept Edinburgh Digital Lifelines Scotland Annual Conference 2024 10 Sept 2024, 10:00 – 16:00 Edinburgh, 10 Hill Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9DS, UK Join us for a day of networking, celebrating, and looking to the future of how digital can help reduce drug-related harm in Scotland. Reserve your place