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Festival of Politics 2025: The future of health

ByFutures Forum Staff 20 August 202517 December 2025

Hear from leading experts as they discuss the future of health in Scotland, focusing on cutting-edge innovations in preventive care and wellbeing. Watch our panel share insights on how technology, policy, and community-led health strategies are shaping the future of healthcare.

This session, from the Festival of Politics 2025, also featured an audience Q&A with the panellists exploring the implications for Scotland’s health landscape.

Chaired by Brian Whittle MSP with guests:

John Cassidy, chair of the Scottish Communities for Health and Wellbeing group.

Allison Catalano, fellow at the Fraser of Allander Institute.

Chaloner Chute, Chief Technology Officer at The Digital Health & Care Innovation Centre.

and Margaret Douglas, Consultant in Public Health Medicine at Public Health Scotland.

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