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…
West Lothian council to deploy new social care tech platform
West Lothian council is to deploy a new social care case management system after undergoing a modernisation programme. The council will use digital health and care firm Servelec’s Mosaic platform…
Digital care hub launched for Edinburgh students
Edinburgh College and Edinburgh University have teamed up to launch a digital care hub, designed to address the national skills gaps in technology-enabled care. The facility, located at the college’s…
AWS launches UK accelerator programme for healthcare startups
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is launching the first UK-based cohort of its ‘healthcare accelerator’ for public sector startups. Leading government technology company PUBLIC has teamed up with the global cloud…
Embracing data-driven solutions to revolutionise mental health care
Mental health care in the UK is currently in the midst of a ‘digital revolution.’ With a number of new and innovative services to choose from – whether that be…
NHS Covid status app failure “deeply regrettable” says First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon has blamed a technical fault in NHS systems for the failure of the new covid status app when it was launched last week. The First Minister said it…
Councils turn to tech in face of mental health crisis
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government to tackle Covid-related surge As Scots continue to relish the once-taken-for-granted freedoms of life in level zero and a new “normal” is carved…
Innovation call aims to help solve Scotland’s £1.7bn frailty problem
With an ageing population, it’s little wonder that frailty presents some big challenges for the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s healthcare system. As people age, both physical and mental infirmities mean a complex range of care…
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Please mind the gap… or healthcare may fall
Imagine sharing a lengthy train journey with others. From beginning to end, imagine how often you might hear ‘mind the gap’ messages about embarking and disembarking safely. Picture how navigating…
Women Lead: My journey from Dragons’ Den to Silicon Valley
Following her appearance on Dragons’ Den, Sheila Hogan, serial entrepreneur, founder and chief executive of digital legacy vault, Biscuit Tin, shares her experience of her time in the Den and…
Look anywhere – the future is ‘aged tech’. But Scotland needs to be more adventurous
Scottish Care, as the representative body of independent social care providers of care home, care at home and housing support services, has been working over several years with colleagues in…
Women Lead: Engineer turned entrepreneur
We are always fascinated by other people’s stories. It’s how we connect, grow and learn from each other. Until very recently I always felt like I didn’t have a story to tell. Who…
‘Women – together we will change the dynamic in tech’
I was inspired to start a career in technology when personal computers were in their infancy and the internet decades away. My childhood dream of becoming a scientist was shaped by…
It’s time to change the future of tech apprenticeships – and we need your help
In his latest exclusive column for Futurescot, Ross Tuffee, chair of the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) Digital Economy Skills Group, calls on tech employers to get involved in shaping the…
What AI difference a year makes
Amazingly, it’s been one year since the publication of Scotland’s AI Strategy. And what a year it has been. Demanding but rewarding, with good progress made and great foundations laid…
International Women’s Day: It’s time to harness power of women in technology
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I hope to be part of a future where barriers that prevent women from competing on a level playing field in the work environment…