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Living labs During our stakeholder engagement in Moray, we identified five key themes to drive innovation in the region's health and social care sector. Using the Living Lab methodology from ENoLL , we are hosting workshops and interviews with practitioners and the public to assess current services, identify challenges, and explore improvements. Living Lab 1 - Supported Self-Management Scotland has one of the highest obesity rates in Europe, with two-thirds of adults overweight and one-third obese, leading to long-term conditions like Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Obesity impacts health and quality of life, but supported self-management empowers individuals to take control of their care, resulting in better outcomes and satisfaction. ​ DHI, in collaboration with industry (Site Kit) and public sector partners, is developing a digital solution in Moray to support weight management and active living. This Personal Health & Care Record App will integrate remote assessments, activity monitoring, dietary tracking, two-way messaging and personalised goal setting. Living Lab 2 - Long-Term Conditions Co-Management As people live longer and birth rates decline, healthcare services face increasing pressure from an ageing population with complex needs. The Covid-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of digital health solutions, such as video consultations, to meet growing demands. ​ Long-term conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer are on the rise, affecting both older and younger people. Younger patients often require more mental health support. Digital technology can help manage these conditions by providing self-help tools, monitoring symptoms, and ensuring timely access to care. This allows individuals to stay well and independent for longer, while accessing the right help and support quickly when required. ​ The RCE team is collaborating with front-line staff and citizens in Moray to explore innovative digital solutions that enhance health and well-being, reduce administrative burdens, and increase face-to-face time for staff. Living Lab 3 - Care in Place Covid-19 has intensified pressures on health and social care in Moray, especially within community care. Key challenges include long waiting times for assessments, crisis prevention, loneliness in rural areas, and a workforce stretched beyond capacity, putting extra strain on unpaid carers. ​ Consultations reveal a need for better communication, reduced duplication, and improved access to services. Carers often face the burden of repeating information, while professionals struggle to access crucial data, impacting care quality and efficiency. ​ Care in Place aims to streamline information sharing and enhance support through digital technologies, easing the burden on services and unpaid carers. Living Lab 4 - Smart Housing/Communities In 2025, the UK will transition from analogue to digital phone lines, impacting "lifeline" devices that rely on old technology. This change is already happening in Moray, where residents are upgrading to digital systems, creating an opportunity to enhance safety and independence at home through smart technology. ​ With devices like Alexa, Google Home, and smartwatches, we can monitor health, mobility, and activity patterns, reducing hospitalisations and improving quality of life. The RCE team, in partnership with Health and Social Care Moray, is exploring innovative uses of these technologies to support independent living. ​ Linked to this is the Housing Mix project, which will build up to 300 affordable homes in Moray, including 24 net zero smart homes in Dallas Dhu. These homes will serve as a real-world testbed for digital health innovations, helping older adults maintain independence in their rural communities. Living Lab 5 - Mental Well-Being Our Mental Well-Being Living Lab is developing and testing innovative solutions to tackle poor mental health and low well-being, both of which have significant social and economic impacts. With mental health challenges affecting an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, and worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, this lab aims to enhance access to essential services, promote well-being, and reduce loneliness. Interested in collaborating? Contact Karim Mahmoud . We also need volunteers to help test these solutions, so join our Citizen Panel to get involved. Join our citizen panel Make sure you join our Citizen Panel to get involved in activities and help shape these initiatives. Join now Partners Home / RCE - Living Labs /

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great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions Who we are The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care in Scotland. A world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde , publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and the Scottish Government . We are a not-for-profit organisation. ​ Our expertise and influence allow us to play a pivotal role in building a fairer , inclusive , accessible , and equitable health and social care system by harnessing the power of Scotland’s public, private, and third/ charity sectors. Learn more Industry DHI helps companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10 years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation. ​ We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and procurement systems. Collaborate with us Health and care providers DHI is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. We work with the NHS, local authorities, independent health & care providers, housing associations, 3rd Sector and charities. Innovate with us Academia and education DHI works with Academia to gather insight , undertake research , co-design and develop collaborative innovations to implement change, generate real impact and attract increased investment and funding into R&I and institutional capabilities. ​ We engage with schools, colleges, universities to raise awareness of careers in the digital health and social care sector. Shape the future Wider public sector DHI works with wider public sector services to deploy key digital assets to re-imagine care and support a strong pipeline of digital and data pathfinder initiatives. We operate as an anchor institution to showcase Scotland’s capability and appetite for digital health and care innovation by working with cross-sectoral partners to transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Explore opportunities Working with Citizens DHI uses design research-led approaches to engage with citizens and keep them at the heart of all we do. If you want to contribute to the co-design of Scotland’s latest digital health and social care solutions, join our citizen panel. Join our citizen panel In the complex landscape of health and care, numerous terms such as Telehealth , Telemedicine , and Telecare are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in healthcare services. ​ The DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to terminology. Our definition Digital health and social care innovation What we do Research and Innovation (R&I) in digital health and social care creates sustainable services and develops future skills , helping Scotland’s people live longer and healthier lives and enabling the economy to flourish to meet global needs. DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service, technical, and business innovation . What makes us unique Resources DHI is an international leader and trusted expert in digital health and social care. ​ We undertake research , facilitate international knowledge exchange , and publish academic outputs , grey literature, white papers and a variety of other digital resources. Browse our resources Design innovation Design innovation is central to the DHI’s initiatives. As a co-founding partner, The Glasgow School of Art has shaped our unique design-led and participatory approach, recognised for its effectiveness in delivering impactful services. ​ Our methodology fosters meaningful engagement with citizens, healthcare professionals, and communities, aligning with the Scottish Approach to Service Design . We tailor each project to the specific context, ensuring solutions meet the needs of all involved. Find out more DHI exchange​ One of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. Learn more Our track record of success Our track record of success Our track record of success 52 Co-design projects delivered 3500+ Citizens engaged 480 demonstrations 41 health & care org. engaged Our broader impact Our decade-long commitment to transforming Scotland's digital health and social care landscape has seen DHI secure vital funding, facilitate key projects, and build a robust network from across the sector. We're driving meaningful change that shapes the future of health and social care innovation in Scotland and beyond. £11.7M additional funding secured 21K report downloads 69 projects managed 1875 active network members Globally connected Dedicated to transform health and social care through digital innovation, not just in Scotland but across the globe. ​ Our collaborations extend our impact far beyond national boundaries, positioning us at the forefront of global health and social care solutions. Meet our partners Spotlighting impactful innovation Latest news Oct 15 4 min read Digital and Data Across Scotland - new report DHI is delighted to contribute to this new special report exploring digital healthcare innovation in Scotland. Oct 9 2 min read Interface - 10 years of Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards Scotland’s premier knowledge exchange awards launch today. Oct 1 2 min read Innovation Project Support Officer Job Opportunity Full-Time Permanent Band 4 Post Job Opportunity with Health Innovation South East Scotland (HISES) Oct 1 1 min read Explore the Future of Digital - Open day Open Day for all ages - Explore the Future of Digital - 26 October 2024 Sep 26 1 min read New Online Course for Moray Carers: Digital Essentials for Carers In October, Moray College, in collaboration with DHI and local health and care partners, will launch a new short online module Sep 11 4 min read Rapid Pitch Open Challenge This challenge seeks to harness innovative technologies that empower individuals to manage their health more effectively. Sep 9 1 min read International Learn and Share Webinar Join us on Friday 20 September 2024 to listen to a panel of experts presenting VR and how it is being used and tested in practice. Sep 8 2 min read Drive Innovation in Women’s Health: Apply Now for the Accelerating FemTech Programme! Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London has opened applications for the second cohort of the Accelerating FemTech programme!

A Digital Resource to Increase Walking for the Self-Management of Type 2 Diabetes for Ethic Minority Populations in the UK: Qualitative Study Henderson, I. & Morrison, C. (ed.) The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is higher among ethnic minority populations, and self-management strategies like walking are effective in reducing associated health complications. This study aimed to explore the potential design of a digital resource to promote walking for T2D management within ethnic minority groups in the UK. Findings identified six key behaviour change techniques crucial for increasing walking among ethnic minority populations with T2D, highlighting the need for further research to develop and test tailored digital resources based on these findings. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Related Projects Return to team Jonathan Cameron Board Member (Scottish Government) Jonathan is the Head of Digital Health and Care in the Scottish Government and has overall responsibility for the Digital Health and Care Strategy and major programmes of delivery. Prior to joining the Scottish Government in November 2019, Jonathan held a number of Data and IT roles in the Public and Private Sector and has delivered several complex IT and eHealth projects and programmes. His career in eHealth in Scotland includes the delivery of the Emergency Care Summary and Key Information Summary systems. Jonathan has been a CivTech challenge sponsor for the first 3 years of the programme and innovation has been a major focus throughout his career. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Citizen-centred Data Sharing : What Does It Mean and Why Do We Need It? Rooney, Laura Welcome to DHI's new blog series on citizen-centered data sharing! With the new General Data Protection Regulations and developments like Norway's national identifier, data sharing is evolving rapidly. This series will explore the changing landscape of data sharing and advocate for person-centered approaches. We'll examine successful examples from European regions and conclude with insights on how Scotland can learn from these experiences. Stay tuned for valuable perspectives on this crucial topic! View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

The Estonian Journey to e-Governance Rimpiläinen, Sanna Report detailing Estonia's journey towards e-governance. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

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

MINDSET Workstream 2: Scoping Review for the Distribution and Procurement of Mental Health and Wellbeing XR Experiences, Products and Solutions in the UK Digital Health & Care Institute (DHI), Fuzesi, P., Kendall, W., MacKenzie, M., McIntyre, D., Rimpiläinen, S., Savage, J. & Stoney, C. In November 2022, DHI was commissioned by UKRI to contribute to Workstream 2 of the £20m MINDSET Programme, aiming to trial a platform for the distribution and procurement of mental health XR experiences, products, and solutions. DHI devised a three-stage approach, encompassing Current State Mapping, Co-designing Future State, and Recommendations, which involved a comprehensive review, interviews, co-design workshops, and analysis to inform the report's recommendations. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is commissioned to establish, develop and facilitate Scotland’s Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) on behalf of the Scottish Government’s Digital Mental Health Programme. ​ It was formally launched in March 2022 to provide a ‘hub’ in support of action 15.7 of The Scottish Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19): Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan within the context of Digital Innovation. Dates for your dairy We are hosting on the 15th of October an interactive Q&A session for Scottish organisations and those interested in collaborating with Scottish innovators to develop XR solutions for mental health. Upcoming DMHIC event Action 15.7: To explore the use of an innovation hub model to encourage identification, development and evaluation of technologies focused on the needs of the population. Developing Innovation Hubs will help support individuals, organisations, academics, and commercial companies to work together to identify, design and develop innovative digital solutions while being guided by expertise within the mental health field including people with lived experience. The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) unites industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, public sector services, third-sector organisations, and citizens. It fosters powerful collaborations by aligning expertise from diverse sectors to address shared goals. This cluster collects and shares global and local insights , identifies and develops innovative products and services, and builds knowledge to tackle key challenges in mental health and wellbeing . We provide dedicated spaces for interaction within local mental health ecosystems , encouraging knowledge exchange and attracting a wide range of stakeholders from different innovation communities . The cluster connects people and links directly to government policy and national implementation programmes, facilitating the development and deployment of technologies across Scotland. Supported by an Advisory Board, we receive valuable clinical , academic , and business insights , ensuring focused and effective progress in digital mental health initiatives. Focus The current focus within the Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) is self-management . The goal of this cluster is to drive impactful innovations that enhance self-management practices, leading to improved health outcomes for our communities. By fostering collaboration among industry representatives , healthcare professionals, academics , and citizens , the DMHIC aims to develop and implement solutions that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and wellbeing . Through these efforts, we strive to create a significant positive impact on the quality of life and health outcomes for people across Scotland. Overview Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant DMHIC related assets and information with our network. Past DMIHC meetings (Slides) 28/09/2023 - 6th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 21/03/2023 - 5th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 13/12/2022 - 4th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 20/09/2022 - 3rd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 01/09/2022 - Introduction to the UKRI Mindset Programme and grant funding opportunity 28/06/2022 - 2nd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting ​ 10/03/2022 - 1st Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Launch Event Past DMHIC meetings (Video) 07/02/2024 - Question and Answer event with Chris Wright | Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster 16/08/2022 - Mental Health in The Digital Age Roundtable | Health Tech World NHS Research Scotland Mental Health 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting, in particular, session 2 [video recording] Innovating Mental Health Services in Scotland SBRI Challenge Launch Event [video recording] 21/03/2023 - 5th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 13/12/2022 - 4th Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 20/09/2022 - 3rd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 01/09/2022 - Introduction to the UKRI Mindset Programme and grant funding opportunity 28/06/2022 - 2nd Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Meeting 10/03/2022 - 1st Scotland's Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster Launch Event DMHIC Resources (Reports) Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 [REPORT] ​ Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2022-2023 [REPORT] NHS Confederation: Patient empowerment: what is the role of technology in transforming care? [REPORT] NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy: Delivery Plan 2023-2025 [REPORT] NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2023 [REPORT] The Growing value of XR in healthcare in UK [REPORT] Young Scot Insight Technology Enabled Care Report November 2018 [REPORT] Emerging Innovations in Digital Mental Health: A Deeper Dive [REPORT] Digital Mental Health Report: Findings of a desktop horizon scan for Global Leaders & digital innovation opportunities [REPORT] Accessing and Navigating the Mental Health Landscape in Scotland: Opportunities for Digital Innovation [Research paper] Care Tech Landscape Review - Mental Health 2021 [REPORT] Orcha Digital and Mental Health Recovery Action Plans 2021 [REPORT] #TECScotland: health and care in a digital future 2020 [REPORT] Mental Health Network NHS Confederation: Using digital technology to design and deliver better mental health services, perspectives from Australia and the USA 2019 [REPORT] Community Mental Health and Wellbeing: What Does Gold Standard Look Like? [Report - May 2021] Creation of a Universal Health & Wellbeing Service: What is the Offer to Citizens in Distress? [Report - May 2021] Review of Current Use of Digital Solutions for Mental Health [Report - April 2020] Mental Health Innovation [Report - September 2017] DMHIC Resources (Articles) Innovating Mental Health Services in Scotland Open Innovation Challenge: Phase 2 Results – Scotland Innovates (SBRI) The Scottish Government’s Digital Mental Health Integration into Strategy and Policy Thought Piece – Considerations for Digital Mental Health Providers Seeking to Break into Scottish Local Authority Market [Blog] Building digital innovation in support of mental health and wellbeing [Blog] The Scottish Government Mental Health Policy Page [Website] The Scottish Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): mental health - transition and recovery plan [Website/ strategy document] Can Chatbots Help Support a Person’s Mental Health? Perceptions and Views from Mental Healthcare Professionals and Experts [Research Article] Improving mental health and wellbeing [Website] Contacts Joanne Boyle : DMHIC Strategic Lead Anna Whyte: DMHIC Project Support ​ Advisory Board Members ​ ​ The cluster is supported by an Advisory Board whose members provide valuable insights into the clinical, academic, and business aspects of digital mental health. The advisory board attend bi-monthly meeting to discuss and offer high-quality advice to provide a focused scope to make effective strategic change. ​ Chris Wright: National Advisor for Digital Mental Health at The Scottish Government and Head of the Digital Mental Health Programme. Chris’ role in the team is to facilitate the ongoing management of the DMHIC, while overseeing the development of strategy, policy, service, and innovative technologies to be implemented across the NHS in Scotland. Dawn Robb: Programme Manager: Dawn has worked in the NHS for over a decade, working in both territorial and national boards. Dawn has been working on the Near Me Programme since 2016 and in her current role is Near Me Project Manager for the Social Services use of Near Me. Andy Keen : Clinical lead for Innovation (NHS Grampian). Dr Andrew Keen is responsible for all strategic and operational innovation activity, which is increasingly focused on trying to solve major health and social care delivery challenges. Andrew Gumley: Consultant clinical psychologist. Andrew Gumley is a professor of psychological therapy in the school of health and wellbeing at UoG. Honorary consultant. One of Andrews main clinical interests are the development and evaluation of psychological and digital therapies. Nagore Penades: Consultant Psychiatrist (NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde). Nagores’ role in the team is to continue in the support as the Mental Health Innovation Lead at the West of Scotland Innovation Hub, NRS Senior Research Fellow and e-health Lead for Mental Health at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Donald MacIntyre: Director of the NHS Research Scotland (NRS) Mental Health Network, Honorary Reader Edinburgh University & Consultant Psychiatrist. Donalds role is to guide on the practicality of technological innovations to improve mental health care and treatment. Donald is an NHS consultant general psychiatrist, currently seconded to NHS 24 as Associate Medical Director, a post which he combines with clinical research. Robert Higginson: Co-founder and Partner at Par Equity. Robert is a co-founder of Par Equity and serves on the Investment Committee. He acts as the primary point of contact for new investment opportunities and holds board positions in both the UK and the US. Additionally, he oversees Par Equity’s technology infrastructure. Ciaran Barbour: Digital Strategy Manager SAMH. Ciaran's role is to develop and guide the digital transformation of SAMH, overseeing the strategy and implementation of digital health interventions across the organisation. Janet O’Lowe: Senior Policy Lead and CSO Innovation. Janet is the Senior Policy Lead for CSO Innovation at the Chief Scientist Office. With extensive experience in science and innovation policy, Janet plays a key role in shaping and implementing strategies that drive scientific advancements and innovation. Emerging innovations in digital mental health: A deeper dive This report explores four emerging innovations in digital mental health—AI, Virtual Reality, Gamification, and Digital Phenotyping—by examining key organisations, leading countries, case studies, and relevant research, based on desktop research of publicly available information. Read report XR funding opportunity Mindset extended reality (XR) for digital mental health programme Learn more Latest event recording The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) Q&A Event with Chris Wright View recording DMHIC annual report 2024 The Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster (DMHIC) was formally launched in March 2022 to provide a 'hub' in support of action 15.7 of Mental Health – Scotland's Transition and Recovery Plan within the context of Digital Innovation. Read report Digital mental health spotlight Home / Innovation clusters / DMHIC /

Related Projects Return to team Charles Sweeney Board Member (Industry) Charles graduated in Computing Science from the University of Glasgow in 1985. After an initial career in software development, he has worked with several successful high-growth Scottish SMEs across a variety of sectors including outsourcing, medical devices, animal health and cyber security. As well as being a board member at DHI, Charles is the chair of Hearing Diagnostics Limited and a non-executive director of Kumulos Limited. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre Phase 2 – Year 3 Annual Report (August 2021 to July 2022) Digital Health & Care Institute (DHI) & Hughes, J. (ed.) This Year 3 annual report highlights the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre's (DHI's) significant impact over the past year, including the successful transfer of 5 projects for scaling. DHI continues to meet the growing demands on health and care services by accelerating innovation, with its design-led approach increasingly recognized for its effectiveness. Key initiatives include drug deaths prevention with the Scottish Government, frailty management in Midlothian, and collaboration with Roche on pharmaceutical delivery planning. Additionally, DHI manages a diverse portfolio of over 14 projects, including the activation of the Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region, funded by the UK Government, marking a milestone in expanding innovation opportunities for rural communities and integrating care agendas. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Industry Collaborate with us! The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a catalyst for change and a conduit for NHS reform. We harness Research & Innovation (R&I) to support the essential recovery and digitally enabled transformation of health and social care services. We help companies get their digital health & care innovations to market. We have 10+ years’ experience working with stakeholders in the NHS, academia, the Scottish Government, third sector, funders and industry to support cross-sectoral collaboration and digital health and care innovation . We understand the complexity of health and social care customer needs and opaque procurement systems. We are an integral part of Scotland’s HealthTech innovation ecosystem and chair the Digital and Data subgroup of the Life Sciences Industry Leadership Group. Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Tiered support We offer different levels of support depending on the stage of your innovation journey. We use a 3-strand innovation model to assess and progress readiness levels. Technical readiness Business Model Readiness Service Model Readiness Key contact Dr Abigail Lyons View bio Senior Business Innovation Manager The primary contact for industry collaboration, specialising in digital health innovation and women's cardiovascular health, supporting companies in bringing health technologies to market. Digital Mental Health Innovation Cluster : Annual Report 2023-2024 In 2022, the Scottish Government commissioned DHI to establish the DMHIC, launched in March 2022 to support Action 15.7 of the Mental Health – Scotland’s Transition and Recovery Plan through digital innovation. This report, by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), outlines DMHIC's progress from August 2023 to July 2024. Read the report Digital and Data Across Scotland - new report DHI is excited to contribute to this special report on Scotland's digital healthcare landscape. HTN explores the current and future state of digital healthcare, featuring insights from the Scottish Government, NHS National Services Scotland, and the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre. Read the report DHI 10 Year Strategy DHI facilitates collaboration between commercial, academic, and healthcare sectors to expedite research and innovation adoption, leveraging its robust delivery history to support the goals outlined in its 10-year strategy. Read the strategy DHU Executive Digest Digital tools for the self-management of chronic diseases: Mode of action and conditions of market success. Read latest resource Daring to consider “The art of the possible" A Holyrood Magazine interview with our CEO, Professor George Crooks OBE. Read more The Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) The RCE for digital health and care in Moray is a £5 million initiative funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre through the Moray Growth Deal. Learn more Innovation clusters We facilitate an innovation cluster approach to support collaboration between academic, business and civic sectors including citizens, health, social care and housing partners. Explore our clusters #DigiInventors Challenge Inspiring and empowering young people to identify and develop entrepreneurial and digital skills while raising awareness of career opportunities in the digital health and care sector. Get involved Spotlighting impactful innovation Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters What we do DHI plays a pivotal role in creating and supporting collaborations that co-design person-centred digital health and social care solutions across service, technical, and business innovation. Discover how we do it We can help you gain a better understanding of health and social care needs navigate policy and funding landscapes identify and connect with the right support for your innovation’s stage of development co-develop products and services that fully address customer needs and keep the person at the centre Join our network Become part of an exclusive community, that wants to collaborate and transform great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions. Share your interests and expertise, to receive tailored emails to participate in activities that align with your preferences. Join our network Our team 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. Meet the team Funding Finding and engaging with relevant funding organisations can be challenging. DHI has partnered with The Data Lab to provide access to their funding finder – a search tool that leverages data and AI to navigate the UK funding system. Access funding News Keep up to date with the latest digital health and social care news from across the sector. Read the latest news Who we are DHI is a key enabler and catalyst for change, occupying a unique and visible position at the heart of the innovation ecosystem for digital health and social care, in Scotland. Get to know us Expert insights Dive into the latest expert insights and elevate your understanding of the digital health and social care sector. Gain expert insights Innovation clusters DHI facilitates a growing portfolio of Scottish innovation clusters to share learning, skills, experience and collaborate on new ideas to solve key health and social care challenges Explore our innovation clusters Design innovation Design Innovation is at the core of DHI and runs right through its innovation process, enabling direct engagement with quadruple helix organisations and individuals to define requirements, align different perspectives, and provide a stable foundation for scalable, adoption ready health and social care solutions. Experience design led innovation Events DHI is keen to support knowledge exchange and the sharing of best practice. Explore the latest digital health and social care events taking place from across the sector. Explore events Skills DHI collaborates with key stakeholders, at strategic and operational level, to generate a future skills pipeline into the digital health and social care sector. Elevate your skills 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. Browse our resources Health and care In the complex landscape of health and social care, numerous terms are frequently employed to describe the integration of technology in health and social care services. DHI prefers a more inclusive and simplified approach to our terminology. Our definition DHI exchange DHI’s space for you to innovate! Our DHI exchange is one of Scotland’s key national assets to support health and social care service transformation. 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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. Return to projects ​ ​ 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 Partners 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 Resources AICE Europe website Staff related to the project ​ Next steps Next project Previous project Projects index page

Related Projects Return to team John Murray Programme Manager John Murray is a contracted Programme Manager, supporting the work of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE) for digital health and care innovation in the Moray region. He is project managing the RCE LL1 (supported self-management) and RCE LL2 (long-term condition management) R&D demonstration projects and opportunity development flowing from this. John is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in programme and project management, research, development, and innovation. He has a diverse work background spanning roles at DHI, National Services Scotland, the Centre for Sustainable Delivery, consultancy, private sector and university R&D, university commercialisation, economic development, and company start-ups. His career goal is to help realise person-centred benefits and new capabilities through R&D change management. With his strong technical expertise, project leadership skills, and innovation-driven mindset, John is well-positioned to help DHI drive transformative initiatives and deliver impactful results. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

Related Projects Return to team Pamela Mooney Programme Manager Pamela’s role is to ensure that the programme of projects is effectively resourced; that our processes and tools support high-quality delivery of the work (using Prince II Agile) and that we achieve the benefits and strategic objectives of the portfolio. As a qualified Programme and Project Manager Pamela has 24 years of experience in UK and international projects. Her career started in managing international development projects in Australia. On returning to London, she moved into the NHS and subsequently spent many years working across healthcare in England and Scotland. Her programmes have spanned public health, commissioning, and service development including scaling of digital health services including the ‘Dynamic Scot’ programme on supported self-management of COPD; and the European ‘Mastermind’ programme in Scotland which paved the way for a national roll-out of Computerised Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde: Gastroenterology Brooks, E., Binnie, C., Blank, L., Porteous, A., Schauberger, U., Smith, P., Watchorn, T. This report presents recommendations for a sustainable service vision for Gastroenterology in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. The recommendations are the results of three design-led workshops with GGC regional stakeholders, facilitated by the DHI design team. The report presents the supporting background information and illustrations of the DHI processes undertaken across the three workshops. The report concludes with a summary of key recommendations and associated timelines, including proposed improvements to the service which could support changes to the service model(s). View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Patient co-design of digital health storytelling tools for multimorbidity: A phenomenological study Cummings, Marissa, Bradley, Jay and Teal, Gemma Recent studies within the UK have indicated that there is a need to incorporate patient stories into health records, to improve quality and continuity of care. This is particularly important when treating people with multiple long‐term health conditions (multimorbidity), whose health stories can be particularly complex. The objective of the study was to understand the goals and requirements of people with multimorbidity for digital health storytelling tools. The findings indicate that people living with multimorbidity would use health storytelling tools to understand and reflect on their journeys, convey their experiences to others and advocate for themselves against scepticism. Future research could explore other areas such as collaborative health storytelling or the technical implementation of tools. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Related Projects Return to team John Jeans CBE Board Chair & Member (Industry) John is a Non-Executive Director of several companies including Histoindex Pte and EM Imaging Ltd. He was previously the Chairman of Cardiff University, Deputy Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council and Chaired the Trustee Board of LifeArc. An advisor to public and third-sector organisations, he was appointed by the Prime Minister in 2014 as the Life Science Champion for medical technology. John has served on several UK Government bodies, including the Science Advisory Council for Wales, and was a founder and Trustee of the Francis Crick Institute. He advises the Singapore Government on Life Science matters and chairs the oversight Committee for their Diagnostics Hub. During an industrial career spanning 35 years, he held international leadership positions in Smith & Nephew, Bristol Myers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson and Amersham plc. John headed the commercial function of GE’s Life Science business and was the Chairman of its UK Healthcare Company. He was awarded a CBE for services to Life Sciences, Healthcare and Science in 2012 and a Public Service Medal from the Singapore Government in 2021. Connect on LinkedIn Email Next team member Previous team page Team page

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 Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /