HEART-POD Workshop

“Health Evaluation via Assisted Robotics in a Technology POD”

📅 17 March 2026 (6pm-8pm), 18 March (12.30pm-2.30pm)

📍 Erskine Practice, Arthurstone Medical Centre, Dundee, DD4 6QY

💷 £50 Amazon voucher for participation

👥 The HEART-POD team are inviting patients and healthcare professionals to take part in a hands‑on workshop exploring the use of robotics for annual cardiovascular disease (CVD) reviews. Participants can choose to attend a workshop on 17th March (Tuesday) or 18th March (Wednesday).

What to expect

Try out our robotic prototype
Share your thoughts in a facilitated group discussion
Complete a short questionnaire about your experience
Technical and usability observations by our research team

Who should attend

Participants who are aged 50 years and above AND attend yearly nurse review for heart, kidney of blood vessel conditions (e.g. angina, stroke, high blood pressure);

OR

Healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular monitoring (e.g. nurse, HCA, administrators, doctors).

Your Rights

You may withdraw at any time without explanation, ask for your data to be withdrawn, and skip any question you prefer not to answer. Participation is voluntary and will not affect your healthcare in any way.

Thank you & Reimbursement

You will receive a £50 Amazon voucher after completing the workshop.

Privacy & Confidentiality

NHS Tayside is the data controller. Personal data is collected only with your consent and stored securely. Data will be pseudonymised during analysis and fully anonymised after the project.

How to sign up

To sign up, please email your name, email and telephone number to Dr Gillian Chin at gillian.chin2@nhs.scot. Or call Erskine Practice Reception at 01382 458333. We will be in touch within 3 working days of your enquiry.

Need more details?

See the participant information leaflet (pdf, opens in new tab) or email Dr Gillian Chin at gillian.chin2@nhs.scot.

HEART-POD Workshop