Scotland’s health and social care system is facing some big challenges. Demand is rising, budgets are under pressure and staff are working hard to deliver the best possible care with limited resources. At the same time, people expect services to be more accessible, connected and responsive to their needs.
So, how can we make things better for everyone?
Turning digital ambition into real-world impact
With proposed changes to Scotland’s health board structures putting greater emphasis on collaboration, efficiency and reducing duplication, the need to work smarter has never been greater.
Technology has an important role to play, but it’s not simply about introducing new systems. It’s about making everyday tasks easier, helping teams share information and giving professionals more time to focus on people rather than paperwork.
AI is already creating opportunities to do just that.
At Core, we’re seeing growing interest in practical AI adoption. Through more than 100 Microsoft Copilot engagements, 70 adoption programmes and 30 proof-of-concept deployments, we’re helping organisations move beyond experimentation and explore how AI can deliver meaningful business value.
We have helped organisations in health and social care, by reducing administrative workloads, making guidance easier to find, simplifying reporting and supporting better coordination between teams.
The goal is simple: help people spend less time on processes or admin and more time delivering care.
From AI assistants to intelligent agents
The next step is Agentic AI. While AI assistants can help staff find information and create documents, AI agents can go further by supporting workflows, processing documents and helping coordinate routine tasks.
Imagine reducing the time spent gathering information, preparing reports or navigating complex processes. With the right safeguards and human oversight, AI agents could help make these activities faster and more consistent, freeing up valuable time and resources.
Core can help organisations explore these opportunities through Microsoft Copilot, Agent Factory and Agent Lifecycle Management, supporting the journey from identifying use cases to deploying and managing AI solutions.
Innovation must be built on trust
Of course, introducing AI into health and social care comes with important responsibilities. Sensitive information must be protected, systems must be secure, and staff need confidence in how AI is being used.
That’s why successful adoption is about more than technology. Core combines AI capabilities with Microsoft Purview, data governance and security-by-design principles to help organisations adopt AI responsibly. We also recognise the importance of training, engagement and change management, ensuring people feel confident using new tools and understand where human judgement remains essential.
After all, technology only delivers real value when it works for the people using it.
Building a more connected future for Scotland
The future of health and social care depends on organisations working together, making better use of information and finding practical ways to manage growing demand.
AI, data and digital technologies can help make that happen, but success will come from focusing on real challenges, building trust and measuring what matters. At Core, we’re helping organisations turn digital ambition into practical action — combining technology, expertise and partnership to support smarter ways of working.
“DigiFest 2026 is an opportunity to look beyond the technology and focus on what really matters: better outcomes for citizens, better support for staff and a more connected, sustainable health and care system for Scotland,” says Mike Lynch, Business Development Manager at Core.
The opportunity is here. The challenge is turning it into meaningful change, and that’s where the right partnerships can make all the difference.
About Core
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