Digital platform helps reimagine radiology for Scottish health boards
As Scotland advances toward a digital-first health system, Aptvision is proud to be part of this journey. Founded in Dublin in 2007, Aptvision began with a simple mission: to reimagine radiology through intelligent, patient-centred...
Making care more human: how an AI tool has transformed social services in the UK
Frontline care workers are stretched to breaking point. High caseloads, seemingly endless case notes and assessments to write up, managers stretched just as thin, or thinner. It’s no surprise that this is...
Surgery cancellations down by a third thanks to health board’s use of remote pre-operative assessment digital platform
NHS Lanarkshire improved patient flow by introducing an electronic pre-operative assessment, which significantly reduced in-person appointments, surgery cancellations for clinical reasons, and incoming phone calls. This digital approach helped the hospital streamline operations,...
MyCare.scot to transform our health and care experience
This year’s DigiFest Scotland event in December comes at the time of an exciting development in Scotland’s health and social care landscape. The first version of the Digital Front Door...
Scotland’s digital telecare landscape: unlocking potential, embracing the future
Question? What potential impacts might arise for Scotland if all citizens were able to access a predictive, personalised, and preventative telecare service, powered by data and integrated seamlessly across the...
New diabetes app for children and young people goes live across Scotland
A new diabetes app for children and young people is now live across all 14 NHS Scotland health boards, delivering vital support to the 4,500 young Scots living with Type...
Edinburgh AI-powered ‘smart injection device’ for diabetes patients wins national recognition
An Edinburgh-developed AI-powered ‘smart injection device’ for diabetes patients has won national recognition at a prestigious innovation awards ceremony. Particle physicist Abhishek Bohare, 29, a University of Edinburgh graduate, designed...
Ministers launch strategy to strengthen public trust in health information
Dangerous myths about vaccines. Misleading miracle cures. Viral health “tips” with no basis in science. Disinformation and misinformation about health is spreading faster than ever online – and the Scottish Government...
Digital platform aims to speed life-changing treatment for severe asthma patients
A new digital platform designed to cut delays in diagnosing and treating severe asthma has been launched for use within the NHS – a move its Edinburgh creators say could...
Redefining Scotland’s public sector workforce with trusted AI
The pressures on Scotland’s public services are increasing. The national mission to eradicate child poverty and drive economic growth continues, against targets for a 20% cost reduction in corporate functions. ...

