{"id":5382,"date":"2025-02-21T14:25:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/?p=5382"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:41:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:41:35","slug":"scotaccount-recognised-for-having-significant-impact-on-public-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/2025\/02\/21\/scotaccount-recognised-for-having-significant-impact-on-public-services\/","title":{"rendered":"ScotAccount recognised for having significant impact on public services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Blog post by Scottish Government\u2019s ScotAccount team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ScotAccount team were delighted to join colleagues from Disclosure Scotland at <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.holyrood.com\/news\/view,winners-of-holyroods-digital-health-and-care-awards-revealed\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in Edinburgh on 18th February 2025. The teams were thrilled to be short-listed for the Digital Service Transformation Award for their collaborative delivery of \u2018PVG Online\u2019.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Digital Health and Care Awards recognise the achievements of individuals and teams working in the health, social care, and housing sectors, whose innovation and creativity continue to put Scotland at the forefront of the digital revolution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5396\" style=\"width: 809px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5396\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5396 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2.png\" alt=\"image of card on table showing Digital Health &amp; Care logo\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2.png 799w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2-750x500.png 750w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/o6l22e1w-2-630x420.png 630w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 799px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 799\/533;\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5396\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Digital Health &amp; Care logo card at event. Image courtesy of Holyrood Connect. Photographer: Andrew Perry.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The award for Digital Service Transformation\u202fcelebrates an individual or organisation that has developed and deployed an innovative digital approach, allowing for the effective delivery of health, social care or housing support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Trudy Nicolson, ScotAccount\u2019s Programme Director, said:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe ScotAccount team is thrilled by receiving this joint nomination<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">for Disclosure Scotland\u2019s Online Account service, and to be recognised as being a critical part of the digital transformation of a service that is having a significant impact on peoples\u2019 lives and public services in Scotland.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gerard Hart, Chief Executive of Disclosure Scotland, said:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThis is a fantastic achievement for our flagship digital service, and we are delighted to be <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">nominated <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">or this award. Alongside ScotAccount, we are\u202fhelping transform the way people access Scotland\u2019s public services online.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cOur PVG online account service is used by many different health and social care organisations and professionals throughout Scotland already. However, our journey to this point, arose from challenging circumstances.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhile facing a global health pandemic, we swiftly moved our service online and through the provision of free PVGs for health and social care professionals we supported Covid-19 recruitment efforts in these areas. Following the success of this, we have rolled out our online service so that everyone can benefit.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cI would like to thank Disclosure Scotland and ScotAccount colleagues for their perseverance and hard work and the Health and Social Care sector who have supported us in making this service a reality and a digital success.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Disclosure Scotland Digital Director Andrew Cunningham added:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cOrganisations have told us how much they welcome our new online results service, which is easy to use, protects sensitive personal information and is more secure and efficient. They have praised the huge positive impact on time of processing and onboarding, which means that people can start sooner in essential roles while working with children and vulnerable adults.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe\u2019re proud to have partnered with Scottish Government to deliver ScotAccount. This is an innovative and excellent example of a collaboration to improve public services, by developing efficient digital tools that can be used again and again.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">David Duncan-Fraser, Head of Operations for ScotAccount, said:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWe are excited about our ongoing collaboration with Disclosure Scotland to provide secure and user-friendly access to online applications and results. Recognition from the Digital Health and Care Awards reinforces our commitment to this work in supporting users to create their accounts, and verify their identity, if necessary, to access public services. Looking ahead, we aim to extend ScotAccount&#8217;s reach across other areas of the public sector including criminal justice and financial assistance, while continuing our partnerships in health and social care.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Our journey with Disclosure Scotland<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ScotAccount, went live in\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/2022\/04\/08\/disclosure-scotland-partnering-with-the-digital-identity-service\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">partnership with Disclosure Scotland<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> at the end of February 2023. ScotAccount was integrated into Disclosure Scotland\u2019s new online service, providing users with digital access to their disclosure results. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By providing a way for applicants to login securely and verify their identity, Disclosure Scotland no longer needs to post a certificate to applicants. This has cut down on manual processing, postage costs, and sped up recruitment for positions that require a PVG check.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This has allowed organisations to carry out vital background checks, enabling frontline health and social care staff to be recruited more quickly and successfully placed within hospitals and care homes across Scotland.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the public launch of the PVG online account service to all service users in November 2024, and roll out of Accounts Online on 11th February 2025, more people across Scotland will now be able to apply for a basic disclosure and view their results online. Disclosure Scotland continues to reach thousands more people across Scotland.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In partnership with ScotAccount, Disclosure Scotland is the first organisation to use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> this <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">new online sign in and verification service and is leading the way\u202ffor other public sector organisations in this area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How ScotAccount can support your digital transformation journey<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ScotAccount delivers on Scotland\u2019s Digital Strategy commitment to provide people with a secure and simple way to sign in and, if required, verify their identity to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> access a variety of public services online.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ScotAccount has already played a critical role in the digital transformation of Disclosure Scotland\u2019s key services. The team looks forward to our continued partnership with Disclosure Scotland and supporting other important services like the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service\u2019s Witness Gateway, Accountant in Bankruptcy\u2019s online case management system, and the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As ScotAccount continues to be adopted by Scotland\u2019s public sector organisations, its roll out will make it easier for people to access services online \u2013 saving time, money, and effort for both the user and the public service.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ggN51HkpypM\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5408 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-1024x607.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"607\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-1024x607.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-768x455.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-750x445.png 750w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857-708x420.png 708w, https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-091857.png 1403w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/607;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find out more<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you work for a public service organisation and are interested in finding out more about ScotAccount, you can visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scotaccount.campaign.gov.scot\/\">our service pages<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can hear more about ScotAccount and other digital projects by subscribing to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/c825378db242\/registration\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Scottish Government Digital Scotland newsletter<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202ffor regular updates and catch up on the story so far by reading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/category\/digital-identity\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">past blog posts on the topic<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blog post by Scottish Government\u2019s ScotAccount team. The ScotAccount team were delighted to join colleagues from Disclosure Scotland at the Holyrood Connect Digital Health and Care Awards in Edinburgh on 18th February 2025. The teams were thrilled to be short-listed for the Digital Service Transformation Award for their collaborative delivery of \u2018PVG Online\u2019.\u00a0 The Digital&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":597,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[166,157,400],"tags":[19,132,54,326,387],"class_list":["post-5382","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-digital","category-digital-identity","category-scotaccount","tag-digital","tag-digital-identity","tag-digital-public-services","tag-disclosure-scotland","tag-scotaccount"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>ScotAccount recognised for having significant impact on public services - Digital<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.gov.scot\/digital\/2025\/02\/21\/scotaccount-recognised-for-having-significant-impact-on-public-services\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"ScotAccount recognised for having significant impact on public services - Digital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Blog post by Scottish Government\u2019s ScotAccount team. 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