Deryck Mitchelson to step down from NHS digital role in Scotland
One of the key figures behind national tech platforms rolled out by the NHS in Scotland in response to Covid is to step down from his role. Deryck Mitchelson is…
‘It was the worst day in my entire career’
How islands health chief turned to digital in a crisis “Cases went from two, three, four, five… and we were suddenly up to 70. And because our population is only…
Island health board deploys digital mental health service
A leading digital mental health platform has been commissioned by NHS Western Isles to support children and young people in the Outer Hebrides. People aged between 11 and 25 can sign…
Medtech’s £300m exit shows ‘massive potential’ of Scottish life sciences sector
The recent international success of an Edinburgh-based remote health monitoring platform has shown the “massive potential” of Scotland’s life sciences and health sectors, according to a leading specialist in venture…
Rising to the 2045 challenge
SHIL’s call for innovative ideas can help Scottish healthcare take next steps in reducing carbon, costs and improving patient outcomes Following the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow, the spotlight has…
Robots on march to help people with disabilities live independently
Robots could be deployed to help people with disabilities to live more independently at home, thanks to a new academic partnership with Scotland’s national centre for respite care. The National…
Global Entrepreneurship Week offers chance to reset aspirations amid new innovation landscape
With the advent of Global Entrepreneurship Week, it is an opportunity for us to celebrate the innovators, the grassroots risk takers who drive the economy, and those who invest in…
Falkirk Council telecare project wins digital transformation award
Falkirk Council has won a top award for its technology-enabled care service which has helped thousands of vulnerable people live independently at home during the pandemic. The local authority’s Analogue…
Over half of UK parents ‘tech-shamed’ for kids’ screen time
More than half of parents in the UK have felt “judged” by fellow parents if their children have been on a tablet or phone whilst out and about, a new…
Simulation training to transform surgical skills in Scotland
The launch of a digital and physical simulation programme is set to “revolutionise” Scotland’s approach to surgical training by enabling aspiring surgeons to develop key skills before coming face-to-face with…
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