Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE

Margaret is the Head of Innovation for Care and Wellbeing at the Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre (DHI). With over 20 years’ experience working with the Scottish Government in both strategic and programme delivery roles, Margaret brings a strong background in leading major transformation programmes, complemented by her clinical and operational experience within NHS Fife.
Since taking up her current role in 2024, Margaret has led a national collaboration to drive digital innovation in social care and social work. A key focus of this work is the development of a Digital Care Innovation Hub in Scotland, aiming to transform care delivery through technology and partnership.
Margaret also leads Digital Lifelines Scotland—a Scottish Government-funded programme focused on reducing the risk of harm and death among people who use drugs. This is achieved through digital inclusion and tailored digital services, delivered in partnership with the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations and Simon Community Scotland.
Outside of her role at DHI, Margaret is a Trustee and Board Member of ENABLE Scotland, and chair of Hanover Housing Association
Professor Margaret Whoriskey MBE
Head of Innovation for Care and Wellbeing
  • Organisation
    Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHIC)
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