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NHS CivTech Pilots
Adora’s Menopause Support Pilot with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Since 2024, Adora Digital Health has been working with stakeholders in Scotland, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, and NHS Ayrshire and Arran on a project funded through the Scottish Government's CivTech 9.2 Challenge.
The aim of this partnership was to explore how digital tools can help women better understand menopause and more easily access support that fits their individual needs.
About the Scottish health board pilots
Staff and patients across both health boards were given access to the Adora menopause companion app — a clinically backed Class I medical device — along with live expert-led webinar events and evidence-based resources. Delivered over 12 weeks, the pilot included an evaluation and research component designed to understand patterns of symptom experience, including areas such as fatigue, sleep, and cognitive challenges, particularly among women who may be in earlier stages of menopause. We also examined the financial impacts of menopause — both for the NHS in West Scotland and for women who seek help outside of the NHS.
All participation in the pilot was voluntary.
Why this matters
Many women face challenges accessing clear, trusted menopause information and navigating online content. By working closely with NHS partners, the Adora service explored how digital tools can sit alongside existing NHS services and workplace wellbeing initiatives, helping to identify opportunities for more joined-up, accessible support. The pilot exceeded recruitment targets and saw strong ongoing engagement, highlighting both the demand for this kind of support and the value of accessible, clinically informed interventions.
Looking ahead
Adora Digital Health has successfully completed the pilot, with insights now informing ongoing work with partners across Scotland to explore next steps for scaling menopause support across healthcare and workplace settings. The programme is also generating findings to support future digital innovation in menopause and workplace wellbeing, with updates and learnings being shared with the participating health boards and project stakeholders.
To learn about the CivTech Challenge 9.2 please see the website:
The Scottish CivTech Challenge to help women access menopause support.
Acknowledgements and thanks
Adora wishes to thank the following CivTech Challenge stakeholders for sponsoring this pilot: The Scottish Government; Chief Scientist Office; West of Scotland Innovation Hub; NHS Ayrshire and Arran; NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; NHS Golden Jubilee.
Project team and collaborators
Clinical Leads:
Esther Aspinall
Consultant in Public Health Medicine
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Katrin Bjornsson
Menopause clinical and strategic lead for Sexual and Public Health
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Jenifer Sassarini
Consultant Gynaecologist and Obstetrician
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Research and Evaluation:
Dr Jean Ledger
Head of Research
Joanne Findlay
Senior Health Economist
Dr Nusa Faric
Senior Research Associate
Project Management:
Harriet Hall
Project management lead
Project R&D support:
Craig Bell
West of Scotland Innovation Hub
Product:
Ed Smith
Chief Technology Officer
NHS DTAC and regulatory support:
Michael Bell
Acorn Compliance
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