19 August

Turas | AI Webinar Series.

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) has launched a new three-part webinar series, Beyond the Buzz, designed to demystify artificial intelligence (AI) and support the workforce to confidently and responsibly engage with AI as a tool for service transformation. Each session builds knowledge, encourages critical thinking, and promotes a people-first approach to technology. These webinars are designed to support employees from all health and social care settings in Scotland including NHS, Local Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships, Social Work, Social Care, Care and Support Providers, Housing, Third and Independent Sectors.

Led by NES on behalf of Scottish Government and COSLA, the first webinar in the series AI in Action will focus on our speakers sharing their experiences and personal reflections of how new technologies will impact on the health and social care sector.

Webinar 1: AI in Action: Empowering Scotland’s Health and Social Care Workforce

Location: Online Booking Link (https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a7fc22b5-9040-459a-a3ec-beb6f83fc73b@10efe0bd-a030-4bca-809c-b5e6745e499a)

This webinar is your opportunity to understand how artificial intelligence is being used right now across Scotland’s health and social care services – and how it can support you in your role. With featured speakers Christopher Wroath, Director of Technology Services, NES and Marion Logan, Policy Team Leader, Digital Leadership and Capabilities, Digital Health and Care, Scottish Government.

9 June

NHS Scotland Events 2025

This year the event is hybrid and the programme themes are:

• Improving access to treatment (reducing the time people wait for treatment)
• Bringing care closer to people (so that they get the right care in the right place at the right time)
• Improving access to health and social care (through innovation, community first, digital first, and people first approaches)
• Shaping prevention-focused health and care systems (that enables people to stay healthier for longer)
• Equipping and empowering people (to self-manage their conditions)

15 May

HFMA | Four nations 2025: exploring shared system challenges and digital maturity

This online event will bring together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and digital transformation experts from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to discuss and address shared challenges in achieving digital maturity within our healthcare systems.

Hear from Alistair Hodgson, Head of Strategy and Policy for the Digital Health and Care Workforce at the Scottish Government who will provide an update on Scotland’s Digital Health and Care Strategy. He will highlight key achievements, how digital solutions have improved accessibility, reduced inequalities, and empowered both professionals and citizens.

8 May

Cloud, Data & AI – Transforming Public Services 2025 | FutureScot

Transforming Public Services 2025 is the go-to event for public sector officials looking to embrace the potential of technology and innovation to modernise the services they deliver.

Hear from Isobel Houston, our AI Policy Lead at the ‘Leveraging the power of AI technologies to transform public services’ panel.

17 April

Digital Maturity Results – What You Did Next – Festival of Transformation

Join us for an informal conversation about using the results from the Scottish Government/COSLA Digital Maturity Assessment to help set priorities and develop policy at national and local level.

Please note you must first Create an Account at Festival of Transformation then sign up for the session on the Events page.

27 March

Digital Capabilities Network – Digital Healthcare Scotland

Save the date and join us at the next meeting to meet colleagues from across organisations in Scotland to explore the challenges and opportunities we face in digital transformation – the theme of this meeting will be mentoring and coaching.

25 March

THCS Shared Learning Webinar (WP10) – Undertaking Digital Maturity Assessment in the Scottish Healthcare System

The Scottish Government’s Digital Health and Care team, working with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) have developed a Digital Maturity Assessment that can be used as a standardised management tool for digital transformation by organisations across healthcare and social care in Scotland. Register and join us for this Transforming Health and Care Systems Shared Learning webinar.

25 March

Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways: Transforming teams and leaders

Discover how the newly developed Thriving in a Digital Age Pathways can support you and your teams in understanding the critical role of digital in health and social care. This webinar invites you to challenge your current perspectives and explore how these pathways can expand your digital mindset. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you may have.

20 March

Digital Maturity in Information Governance – Festival of Transformation

This event will include:

• A refresher: A very brief overview of 2024 findings on Information Governance
• Perspectives: An open discussion of how the level of digital maturity assessed resonates with those working in the field

Please note you must first Create an Account at Festival of Transformation then sign up for the session on the Events page.

11 March

Health & Care Transformation 2025 | FutureScot

Featuring domestic and international expertise, Health & Social Care Transformation will showcase the impact that digital technology and new approaches to data are having on Scotland’s NHS and social care sector, bringing together tech and policy leaders with industry and academia in a ‘triple helix’ effect.

This year’s agenda includes Christine McLaughlin, Co-director of Population Health, providing a keynote address; and Deputy Director, Jonathan Cameron, on a panel discussion on how the national Digital Front Door programme aims to transform the experience for citizens interacting with Scotland’s health and social care services.

18 February

Digital Health and Care Scotland 2025 – Holyrood Events

Bringing together representatives from across the public and third sectors with those working in industry, Holyrood’s annual Digital Health and Care conference will consider the latest policy developments and technological advancements. 

Through a range of panel sessions, masterclasses and keynote addresses, delegates will have the opportunity to engage in discussions around remote monitoring, e-prescribing, AI and cyber security. 

13 February

Assessment Results: 2024 Update – Session 2/2: Capabilities – Festival of Transformation: Advances in Digitisation of Health and Social Care Capabilities

Henrik Moeller presents analysis of results from the 2024 update to the SG / COSLA Digital Maturity Assessment:

• • Get a picture of the national speed and direction of travel
  • Learn what progress has been made, and where more effort is still needed
  • Explore topics such as Asset & Resource Optimisation, Transfers of Care, Remote & Assistive Care, Clinical Safety, Business & Clinical Intelligence and Decision Support

Please note you must first Create an Account at Festival of Transformation then sign up for the session on the Events page.

6 February

Assessment Results: 2024 Update – Session 1/2: Readiness – Festival of Transformation: Insights on Developments in Digital Maturity Leadership, Strategy and Governance

Henrik Moeller presents analysis of results from the 2024 update to the SG / COSLA Digital Maturity Assessment:

• • Get a picture of the national speed and direction of travel
  • Learn what progress has been made, and where more effort is still needed
  • Explore topics such as Strategic Alignment, Leadership, Governance, Information Governance, Skills & Competences and Climate Emergency & Sustainability

Please note you must first Create an Account at Festival of Transformation then sign up for the session on the Events page.