Sir Andy backs kids in health challenge

Sir Andy Murray is urging Stirling secondary schools to take part in a design challenge.

The Dunblane tennis ace has teamed up with Digital Health & Care Institute for a competition to find life-changing inventions in digital health and care.

The new annual challenge is inviting teenagers from Scottish secondary schools, further education colleges and youth groups to develop ideas that will help young people manage their health, fitness and wellbeing, using technology.

The initiative is a key element of the five-year partnership between DHI and Andy Murray, who was named DHI’s ambassador earlier last year.

Groups of teenagers will compete for the chance to see their invention become reality, as well as a prize package and recognition for their school, college or youth group.

Andy said:“As a professional tennis player, I use digital health technology every day to monitor my performance and inform my training regime. But digital health technology is not just for athletes. It has the potential to help everyone understand their health needs and goals better, and to make better choices.

“We want young people to use their experiences, creativity and digital skills to develop one big idea that can make a difference.”

The prize package includes Apple Watches for all shortlisted entries plus iPads and £2,000 funding for the winning school, college or group.