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Artificial Intelligence for Improved Cancer Care Hepburn, Leigh-Anne This paper presents the findings of design research activity undertaken with Macmillan. The research undertaken aimed to explore lived experiences of delivering and accessing services, offering an opportunity to better understand how these practices work and capturing any challenges or opportunities to inform future models of care. This activity also aimed to generate insights around how digital innovation might support the future delivery of services to support the development of a digital outcome. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

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

Person-Centred Records: A High-level Review of Use Cases Rimpiläinen, Sanna The report presents a high-level review of patient-centred Electronic Health Records for NHS Grampian. The report showcases 13 case studies on the design of person-centred electronic health records as used by multidisciplinary health and care teams. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Privacy policy Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) This privacy notice explains how the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) will use your personal information and your rights under data protection legislation. Please note that in some cases you may be provided with a more detailed privacy notice in relation to the particular purpose for which data is collected. This is to increase transparency where required and any additional privacy notices supplement this central notice. ​ It is important that you read this notice prior to providing your information. ​ Who we are DHI is hosted by the University of Strathclyde and is one of Scotland’s Innovation Centres, funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government. It is a world-leading collaboration between the Glasgow School of Art and the University of Strathclyde. The University of Strathclyde, as the host organisation for DHI, is responsible for your personal data in terms of data protection legislation (the controller). Information we collect and use about you DHI will process personal data in relation to the following groups: Industry partners; Health and care providers; Academia and education providers; Wider public sector services; and Members of the public (the potential end-users of digital health and care solutions). In general, DHI will process: Identification details (first name, surname); Contact details (email address, telephone number); Employment details (job title/role, company/sector of employment, workplace address, education, expertise and professional affiliations); Academic profile (education, research interests and other health and care-related interests); Technical information (including internet protocol (IP) address, login data, passwords, browser type and version, time zone setting and location, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access our website); Usage information (including information about how you use our website, social media and other services); Marketing and communications data (including your preferences in receiving marketing from us and our third parties, and your communication preferences); and Information to manage events/meetings (see Events below). In general, DHI will collect personal data directly from you (via our Join Our Network form or via email, telephone or in-person enquiry). ​ Why we require this information and our lawful basis In general terms, DHI collects and uses personal information about you to: Deliver services to you and meet its legal responsibilities; Set up, administer and manage user accounts; Facilitate collaboration between members of the DHI network; Keep in touch with you (including by providing industry news and information about DHI events and services tailored to your interests based on the information you provide when you join the network, and if you have subscribed to marketing) Manage and deliver events; Comply with legal obligations (e.g. health and safety, equality requirements and/or licensing requirements relating to events); Manage and respond to enquiries; Maintain our records; and Process financial and non-financial transactions. DHI requires a lawful basis for processing personal data. In some cases, there may be more than one lawful basis that applies. We may rely on the following lawful bases, depending on the circumstances: Consent; Contract; Legal Obligation; Public Task; and/or Legitimate Interests. Where we are required to collect any special category data (for example information relating to health for participants at events), we will process on the basis that: We have obtained your explicit consent; It is necessary for reasons of substantial public interest (equality of opportunity); and/or It is necessary to protect your or another person’s vital interests and you are not capable of giving consent, e.g. emergency situations. Events In addition to the above, DHI may process the following personal data in order to facilitate attendance at an event or conference: Dietary requirements; Accessibility requirements; Geographical location (city/town/region/country); Passport and date of birth details (only where you have requested a letter from us for visa purposes to attend an event); and Payment details (including delivery and/or billing addresses). If the event is being organised with another partner, with whom your personal information will be shared, you will be advised of this when booking the event. ​ Where events involve networking, we may want to share your contact details with other attendees. If we plan to do this, we will ask for your consent when you register for the event. To comply with requirements laid down by funders, DHI may also be required to obtain additional information about individuals attending events (age profile, sex, ethnicity & disability) to help us monitor our obligations under equality legislation. You do not have to provide this information, although it is always helpful if you do. Where this data is collected, we use this in an anonymised and aggregated form which may be shared with the DHI funders (as anonymous and aggregated data), and we do not use it in relation to any decisions about individuals. Photography/filming – at some events photography and/or filming will take place. If this is the case you will be advised in advance and at the event. Where necessary we will obtain consent. Video conferencing – When events are held using video conferencing applications, some personal data may be collected by the companies who own these applications. This may include your name, username, email address, your computer’s IP address and device name. Where meetings are recorded by or on behalf of the University of Strathclyde, recordings will only be retained for as long as is necessary. Where recording is taking place, you will be notified of this prior to the event taking place and it will be clearly visible to all participants during the event. For further information about how third-party applications may use your data, please read the privacy policy of the relevant video conferencing application. Disclosing your information Depending on the reason why you are engaging with DHI, we may have to share some of your personal data with the following third parties: Third party product and service provider; Payment providers; Other members of the DHI network; Funding bodies, for example, the Scottish Funding Council; and Events organisations. Data will only ever be shared where it is necessary. DHI use a third-party mailing application (Mailchimp) to send personalised emails to our network. If we use any third-party tools to collect and process personal data, we will tell you about this when you register (for example, DHI may use Eventbrite or Wix to capture registration information for an event). ​ If you are not satisfied with our response or believe we are not processing your personal data in accordance with the law, you also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (https://ico.org.uk/concerns/ ). Transferring data internationally If your data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, we will only do this where it is necessary and where there are adequate safeguards in place for personal data. ​ How long your information is retained When we collect or process your personal data, we will only keep it for as long as is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected. Profile registration information/preferences will be retained until you advise us that you no longer wish to be part of the network. Where you have given consent for marketing, your contact details will be held until you choose to unsubscribe. Personal data collected in relation to an event will normally be retained for 3 months after the date of the event. ​ Your rights Under data protection legislation, you have a number of rights* including the right to: withdraw consent, at any time, where that is the lawful basis of our processing; access your personal data and obtain a copy, free of charge; rectify inaccuracies in personal data that we hold about you; erasure, that is have your details removed from systems that we use to process your personal data; restrict the processing in certain ways; obtain a portable copy of data you have given to us in a commonly used electronic form; and object to certain processing of your personal data by us. *Please note that the ability to exercise these rights will vary and depend on the lawful basis under which the processing is being carried out. 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Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) facilitates Scotland’s Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) on behalf of key partners including the Digital Office for Local Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, Enterprise Europe Network and the European Connected Health Alliance. ​ It is a powerful collaboration of shared strategic interests from policy, health, housing and care, enterprise in Scotland and Internationally with a common endeavour. Dates for your dairy This is your Banner paragraph. Use this space to write short, engaging text that will inspire your visitors to take action. Upcoming HAIC events HAIC builds on the principles of Ageing 2.0, which is an international , interdisciplinary , and intergenerational community that strives to address the biggest challenges and opportunities in ageing. To date, HAIC has been focusing on identifying, and giving a Scottish context to, opportunities within the Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges. ​ We work with our partners to promote positive approaches to healthy ageing, using digital solutions and services to transform care. We have a wealth of knowledge , learning and experience to share through the membership of our cluster. Focus The current focus within the Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster (HAIC) is to: Create a collective of shared interests, expertise and skills Share information and support knowledge exchange Build collaborations that are greater than the sum of the individual parts Seek and solve demand-led challenges Identify funding/ host challenge opportunities The goal of this cluster is to develop impactful innovations that support and lead to improved health outcomes for our communities. By fostering collaboration among industry representatives, healthcare professionals, academics, and citizens, HAIC aims to develop and implement solutions that address the Ageing 3.0 Grand Challenges. Through these efforts, we strive to create a significant positive impact on the quality of life and health outcomes for people across Scotland. Overview Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context The World Health Organisation defines Healthy Ageing as maintaining functional ability for well-being in older age. The Aging 2.0 Grand Challenges report identifies 8 key challenges, including Brain Health, Care Coordination, and Financial Wellness. Read the report SBDRP Impact Report The Social Behavioural & Design Research Programme Impact Report is packed with information about the Research Programme, our projects, what we achieved and there are links to videos and podcasts so that you can see and hear about our impact too. Read the report Adding life to years: healthy ageing challenge impact report Final report for the UKRI healthy ageing challenge demonstrating the impact from investment in academia, social enterprises, and businesses. Learn more Optimising care transitions for people with multiple long-term conditions report The latest briefing paper from the SET4 team reflects on their recent stakeholder engagement workshops. Read the report Technologies to enable independence for people living with dementia funding Apply for funding to develop a NetworkPlus focused on the use and development of novel tools and technologies to enable people to live independently with dementia. Apply here Healthy ageing spotlight Resources To support knowledge exchange we share all relevant HAIC related assets and information with our network. Past HAIC meetings (Slides) HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch Presentations - 02 November 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations & Technologies for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Workshop Resources - June 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - August 2021 - UKRI HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2020 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2019 HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2018 Past HAIC meetings (Video) On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - May 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - March 2023 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2022 On-demand video: Brain Health Technology & Data Challenge Launch video 02 November 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - September 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2022 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - December 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - October 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - June 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - April 2021 On-demand video: HAIC Meeting Presentations - February 2021 HAIC relevant resources Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report 2023 GEARED UP Exec Summary APRIL 2023 World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2022 - Global report on assistive technology Using design to innovate more effectively in the healthy ageing sector: Lessons from experts, investors and entrepreneurs Scottish Brain Health and Dementia Research Strategy Design in Innovation strategy 2020-2024 Ageing in a rural place - Centre for Ageing Better Frailty Matters Research project Centre for Ageing Better - Range of free-to-use ‘age-positive’ icons Centre for Ageing Better - Free-to-use Age-positive image library Older People, Town Centres and the Revival of the 'High Street’, Research Article by Judith Phillips. Nigel Walford, Ann Hockey and Leigh Sparks (published 22 February 2021) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities State of the Art and Future Perspectives, by Joost van Hoof and Hannah R. Marston in the International Journal of Environmental Health & Public Research (published 09 February 2021) Healthy Ageing Research Group - Wellbeing booklet with support and advice for older people isolating at home Keeping Well at Home Booklet Keeping Well at Home Evaluation Report The University of Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on ageing - Developing age-friendly cities report British Society of Gerontology Ageing Issues website & publications (published 09 February 2021) Scottish Government - Adult social care: independent review (published 03 February 2021) SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Full Report SCDI Mind the Gap 2021 - Summary Report on Health Ageing 2.0 Key Challenges: High-Level Review of the Scottish Context Wales Supporting Social Care Innovation In Wales Social Care Innovation Final Version HAIC newsletters Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 008 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 007 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 006 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 005 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 004 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 003 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 002 Scotland's Healthy Ageing Innovation Cluster Newsletter 001 Contacts Joanne Boyle : HAIC Strategic Lead Chris Charalambous: HAIC Project Support ​ ​ Home / HAIC /

How to navigate the digital shift in healthcare? An international review and analysis of frameworks used to support digital working by frontline healthcare staff Rimpiläinen, S., Bosnic, I, Savage, J. This report is an international review and analysis of frameworks intended to support digital working by healthcare frontline staff. The purpose of this study has been to make sense of the different frameworks developed to support work in a digitally enabled context, specifically in healthcare; to understand who and what they are for, what their intended purposes and the shared elements across frameworks are. Finally, the report offers recommendations or guidance for when it might it be useful to develop another new framework to support healthcare staff working in a digitally supported environment, and in that case, what to take into account. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

Skills development To ensure the sustainability of the Rural Centre of Excellence (RCE), we are focused on upskilling the workforce to build a strong pipeline of digital health and social care talent in Moray Approach We're addressing the digital skills shortage in the region through education and training programmes for the current and future workforce. We're also raising awareness among young people, career changers, and their families about opportunities in digital health and care. ​ Our key workstreams include: Curriculum development research Workforce upskilling and reskilling in health and social care Promoting technical skills to create a local talent pipeline Supporting RCE Living Labs and simulation activities We're collaborating with local stakeholders and partners in academia, industry, and the public and third sectors to advance skills and workforce development in Moray. Join our Citizen Panel to get involved in these initiatives! Join Citizen panel Partners Home / RCE - Skills /

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Scaling digital health innovation: developing a new 'service readiness level' framework of evidence Hughes, J., Lennon, M., Rogerson, R. & Crooks, G. Digital health innovations often struggle to scale beyond pilot stages due to a lack of understanding regarding the evidence needed to convince decision-makers to adopt them sustainably. This paper, based on interviews with decision-makers engaged in digital health innovations in Scotland, presents a heuristic service readiness level (SRL) framework to capture the evolving evidence needed for scaling digital health innovation projects. By analysing what evidence is required and how data accumulates over time, this framework assists project teams in building a compelling case for scaling digital health innovations. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

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. 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 Introducing the RCE event – 22/03/2022 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 Areas of Focus Living labs Skills Demonstration & Simulation Environment Join Our Citizen Panel DHI identified 4 key areas of focus to support the remobilisation of health and care services in Moray. Home / RCE - Moray Hub /

#DigiInventors Challenge - Secondary School Edition What Scottish Education Authority area are you located in?* Please select Organisation/School name* Address* Address line 1, Address line 2, Address line 3, City/ Town, County, Country, Postcode Team name* Mentor's first name* Each team must nominate a responsible adult (over the age of 21) who will act as the team’s mentor during the Challenge process. Mentor's last name* Mentor's GLOW/ work email* Team member 1 Team member 1 name* Team member 1 age* Please select Team member 1 year group* Please select Team member 2 Team member 2 name* Team member 2 age* Please select Team member 2 year group* Please select Team member 3 Team member 3 name Team member 3 age Please select Team member 3 year group Please select Team member 4 Team member 4 name Team member 4 age Please select Team member 4 year group Please select Please upload your application files Add These files can be Word documents, PowerPoint slides, PDF documents and Video files. (Please ensure info@digiinventors.com have permission to view files) If your application files are too big for upload please share a link to where we can download them from. (Please ensure info@digiinventors.com have permission to view files on systems like GLOW, Google Drive, etc...) Yes, I give permission to store and process my data. How did you hear about the #DigiInventors Challenge 2024 Secondary School Edition?* Submit Home / #DigiInventors - Secondary entry form /

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Our main office Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre 1st Floor, Suite B Inovo Building 121 George Street Glasgow, G1 1RD Scotland, UK Contact information General enquiries Email: hello@dhi-scotland.com Phone: +44 (0) 444 7074 ​ Media & press enquiries: Email: comms@dhi-scotland.com Contact us First name Last name Email* Message* Submit Contact Get in touch The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), is focused on transforming great ideas into real digital health and social care solutions through collaboration and co-design. Whether you’re looking to partner with us, have an enquiry, or just want to learn more about our work, we’re here to connect. Rural Centre of Excellence Room 210 Alexander Graham Bell Centre for Digital Health UHI Moray Moray Street Elgin Moray IV30 1JJ (For Digital Health and Care Innovation in the Moray Region) Contact information rce@dhi-scotland.com Home / Contact us /

Visualising Complexity in Health and Care for Meaningful and Sustainable Change Hepburn, Leigh-Anne This paper presents a rationale for design within the context of health and care innovation, framing the visualisation of complex contexts as the critical underpinning for meaningful and sustainable change. It is no longer the domain of the designer to respond individually to a challenge. Instead, it is recognised that for innovation to be meaningful, it must instead be designed with and by instead of for. To this end, perspectives engaged must extend across transdisciplinary boundaries and include key stakeholders. View resource Next item Previous item Home / Resources (Item) /

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

DHI Marketing Request Form Our goal is to enhance support for your roles and activities. Due to a high project volume, meeting timelines can be challenging. To address this, try to provide 4-6 weeks' advance notice for project requirements. This allows us to establish processes and deliver efficiently. Fill out the form below to initiate a work request. Name* Email* Is the project (that requires marketing support) core or non-core DHI work* Core DHI work Non-core DHI work Type of marketing support required* Graphic design of assets (leaflets, booklets, diagrams, banners, slide decks, etc...) Design of Report/Publication/Paper Event support Photography Videography Motion graphics/ animation Press release/ News story Website Social media support E-newsletter Sourcing promotional items Other Upload final (SMT/SLT approved) draft or script/storyboard Upload File Project name* Description of project brief* Deadline (provide a final hard deadline for this request ensuring there is enough time for amendments)* Which branding guidelines do the Marketing & Communications design team need to adhere to?* DHI branding Neutral/ Joint branding Other organisation branding Submit your request Home / Marketing support Form /

Master’s Scholarships in digital health and social care Are you considering a master’s degree in digital health and social care? ​ The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) offers Master's Scholarships to support a talent pipeline and nurture future leaders into the sector. Once you secure a spot on a relevant course, contact your course organiser who will apply for the scholarship on your behalf. Scholarship details Thanks to funding from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC), DHI has 15.5 full-time equivalent scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. Each scholarship is valued at £7,775.00 and is available for MSc and MRes programs starting in either September or January. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time study, we have options to fit your schedule. Important deadlines and information 30 June for September start dates 30 November for January start dates Scholarships are provided as fee waivers only, and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses. If the course fees exceed the scholarship value, the university must agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. ​ If the fees are below the scholarship amount, the remaining funds may be used to support your studies, such as purchasing research equipment or funding travel for research dissemination How to apply Direct applications from students are not accepted. ​ Applications must be submitted by your course organiser. Eligible students should work closely with their course organiser who will use the DHI scholarship administration form to apply. For MRes students, a research proposal of up to 1,500 words is also required. Please ensure you read the privacy notice to access the Master’s Scholarships funding in digital health and social care. Get in touch If you have any queries or are interested in applying for a Master’s Scholarship in digital health and care, email: scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . ​ We’re here to help and look forward to hearing from you! Eligibility criteria Determine if you are eligible to apply by answering the following questions with a "yes": ​ A British citizen, an EU citizen with Settled Status, or hold indefinite leave to remain status? A Resident in the UK for at least the last three years (proof may be required)? Ordinary resident in Scotland when starting the course? Are you starting a new course? Do you plan on pursuing a Taught MSc or an MRes degree in digital health and care? Find out more about the criteria on the SAAS website. If you meet these requirements, you can apply by selecting your preferred digital health and care Master’s course at a Scottish University and following the application process. If there is an option to apply for a scholarship, please ensure that you do so. ​ Make sure that your MSc or MRes dissertation work aligns with one of DHI's strategic themes, as this is a requirement for DHI funding. ​ If you have any questions or would like to apply, please contact us at scholarships@dhi-scotland.com . Eligible courses Both full-time and part-time MSc or MRes courses Courses should focus significantly on digital health and social care or include modules on the digital transformation of health and social care services Your dissertation should align with DHI’s Strategic Themes, contributing to the transformation of digital health and social care For course leaders Ensure your applicant student meets all eligibility criteria Course leaders must apply on applicant student’s behalf using DHI Scholarship Administration Form Courses can be taken on a full-time or part-time basis. Part-time funding is allocated at a 0.5 FTE basis, with the first half in the first year of study and the second half in the second year of study Scholarships are awarded on a fee-waiver basis only and cannot be used to cover other costs, such as living expenses If course fee is higher than the scholarship award, the university needs to agree to waive the excess of the student's fee. In cases where the Master’s fee is less than the available award, the excess sum is intended to be used for supporting the student in their studies, such as buying necessary equipment or funding a conference trip to disseminate their research For MRes applications, a research plan of a maximum of 1500 words is required using a DHI Research Proposal Template DHI will prioritise applications from dedicated taught digital health and care master's courses If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available places, DHI will allocate places proportionally between the applying universities, who will then select the most suitable candidates for the scholarships Once approved, your host University and the University of Strathclyde will sign a scholarship and data-sharing agreement. Your host University/ course will invoice the DHI/ University of Strathclyde for the funding DHI’s strategic themes for research To be eligible, students must align their master’s dissertations to one of the DHI’s strategic themes: ​ The contribution of digital health and care to Scotland’s Net Zero targets How digital solutions can best support mental health and well-being Supported living in the community (e.g. SMART housing, smart communities) Measuring the impact of digital health & care projects Citizen empowerment and long-term condition management Healthy Ageing Digital solutions as an enabler in shifting care from institutional settings into the home and/ or community settings (e.g. Hospital @ Home) Digital solutions in supporting Population/ Public Health early intervention and/ or Emergency Planning/ Prevention Digital skills and workforce development in health and social care We are particularly interested in dissertations that incorporate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, data, Internet of (Medical) Things, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and/ or Immersive Reality. Potential courses University of Aberdeen Health Data Science, MSc Master of Public Health, MPH ​ Glasgow School of Art Master of Research in Design, MRes ​ University of Glasgow Digital Health Interventions, MSc Primary Health Care, MSc ​ University of Highlands and Islands Applied Data Analytics, MSc ​ Robert Gordon University Midwifery, MSc MRes in different subjects including nursing ​ University of St Andrews Health Data Science, MSc University of Strathclyde Digital Health Systems, MSc Clinical Health Psychology, MSc Physical Activity for Health, MRes University of Stirling Health Psychology, MSC University of West of Scotland Leading People-Centred Integrated Care, MSc Home / Master’s Scholarships /

Expert insights Sep 25 4 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 6 3 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 3 2 min read Simone Singh, DHI Intern - Reflective Blog Simone Singh, Reflective Blog Jun 19 1 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 Mar 1 2 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 Dec 15, 2023 3 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 1, 2023 3 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 Oct 11, 2023 4 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. Aug 18, 2023 5 min read Magnify 2023 Developing and delivering an international conference on inclusive design and research. Apr 29, 2023 4 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 27, 2023 3 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. Feb 3, 2023 2 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. Apr 4, 2022 2 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 Jan 31, 2022 2 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 Apr 29, 2021 3 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 Feb 16, 2021 3 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. Dec 3, 2020 2 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. Nov 20, 2020 6 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 Aug 31, 2020 4 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 Home / Expert insights /

Design innovation Design innovation sits at the heart of the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI), helping us shape the future of health and social care services. Multidisciplinary expertise We tailor our tools and methods to each project’s unique needs and stakeholder groups. Our process emphasises collaborative creation and iterative prototyping, ensuring each solution is thoughtfully developed and refined. Creative practice We tailor our tools and methods to each project’s unique needs and stakeholder groups. Our process emphasises collaborative creation and iterative prototyping , ensuring each solution is thoughtfully developed and refined. Participatory design From the project onset, we partner with citizens and stakeholders, employing creative methods to collaboratively redefine and deepen understanding of challenges. Our participatory approach includes visualisation, co-creation, prototyping, and simulation , transforming insights into actionable designs for future services. Envisioning the future Utilising narrative and visual storytelling, we collaborate with stakeholders to map current and future states, imagining preferred outcomes for health and social care . Our context-sensitive methods focus on delivering significant, co-designed results with tangible impacts. Continuous evolution As DHI advances its specialised design capabilities, Scotland’s health and social care services, continually benefits from and contribute to the progressive landscape of design research and practice in health and social care. Design innovation framework Recognition Learn more about SIT Recognised for its distinctiveness and efficacy, our design-led innovation methodology leverages the expertise of the School of Innovation and Technology at the Glasgow School of Art, a co-founding partner since our inception in 2013. Person-centred Records (PCR) "Once for the Patient" is a person-centred electronic record system for NHS Grampian, developed with DHI using co-design methodologies. Completed in spring 2021, it aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness by ensuring records follow patients from admission to discharge. View Project Magnify 2023 Developing and delivering an international conference on inclusive design and research. Learn more Setting a future direction for Digital Lifelines Scotland Digital Lifelines Scotland (DLS) aims to reduce drug deaths in Scotland through digital inclusion and digital solutions that support people who use drugs. Learn more COVID-19 Community Co-management (Co3) (TAP 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. View Project Design Innovation in the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre DHI’s unique focus on design innovation, driven by its partnership with the Glasgow School of Art, sets it apart by prioritising person-centered, scalable solutions over technology-driven approaches. Read more Midlothian HSCP TEC Pathfinder - Innovating in the Frailty System Development of a non-functional prototype to improve the experience of people living with frailty (family, carers and staff) View Project Spotlighting impactful innovation "At every stage of the process the design of artefacts, interactions and experiences is utilised to elicit expert knowledge, incorporate individual and social experience, and acknowledge observable behaviours and processes." Professor Gordon Hush Head of the Innovation School, The Glasgow School of Art Resources The Glasgow School of Art, Innovation School website The Glasgow School of Art, Repository of Art Design Architecture Research (RADAR) open access repository The Glasgow School of Art, Future Health and Wellbeing digital repository Approach We adopt a person-centred, equitable approach which focuses on the lived experience of citizens, using our innovation process model to work with individuals and organisations across government, academia, and industry to: ​ Understand diverse and sometimes competing perspectives Define clear, harmonised requirements Establish technically robust solutions that respond to individual needs and are ready for adoption Home / Design innovation /