In January 2024, DHI was commissioned by the Scottish Government to develop a Care and Wellbeing Innovation Portfolio, focusing, in particular, on social care innovation. Through engagement with over 20 national organizations, DHI identified key priorities for scaling digital innovation in social care and to lever research and innovation opportunities. The findings emphasise the need for a supportive infrastructure, an innovation pathway, a framework for evaluating impacts, and alignment of ongoing projects. The report outlines steps to advance digital social care innovation across Scotland and shares insight on creating the conditions to foster social care innovation and collaboration across sectors.
Discover more about Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre:
The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI) is a not-for-profit organisation and world-leading collaboration between the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow School of Art.
It is publicly funded by the Scottish Funding Council and the Scottish Government as a key enabler and catalyst for change. It combines world-class expertise in digital health, social care, and design innovation, underpinned by cutting-edge research and knowledge exchange. Using the quadruple helix model, we empower and connect individuals, academia, industry, and public sectors to transform ideas into digital health and social care solutions.
Our skilled team excels at managing complex projects, enhancing innovation readiness, and building strong partnerships and clusters that drive digital transformation in health and social care, ensuring real-world impact and sustainable change.
