The Challenge

Annual cardiovascular checks are key to reducing stroke and heart attack risk in patients with cardiovascular disease. Staff shortages and rising demand are causing wait times.

Our Solution

• HEARTPOD is a robotic-assisted self-service pod, supporting user technique in taking measurements, and asking health questionnaires.
• It enhances human-robot interactions.
• It will free up clinician time, as they receive the results before an appointment, which will then mean more of the appointment time spent in discussion between patient and clinician.

Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE)

The HEARTPOD team are interested in hearing from you if you would like to take part in co-creation workshops and focus groups, ensuring user needs are met. Whether a current patient, a health and social care professional, or member of the public, contact the Project Lead for how to get involved.

Project Lead

Dr Gillian Chin

gillian.chin2@nhs.scot