The DISC online survey is now open 

The DISC (Digital Interventions for South Asians with Cardiometabolic disease) Study is looking for people from a South Asian background and for healthcare professionals to share their experience of digital healthcare in a short online survey.


About the study


The DISC Study is looking at inequalities in the use of digital health interventions, such as websites and phone apps, for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. You can learn more about the background to the DISC Study here. 


We have launched a new online survey to understand how and why people from South Asian backgrounds use health technology for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. We really need to hear about your experiences with digital healthcare to understand how patient care in this area can be improved.

Who can take part?


We are interested in hearing your experiences of digital health interventions if you are either:


  • An interested member of the public from a South Asian background.
  • An interested patient with diabetes and/or heart disease, from a South Asian background.
  • A professional working in the field of medicine, allied healthcare professions, healthcare commissioning or other fields relevant to digital health.


To take part in this research please contact the research team at: disc-study@ucl.ac.uk


How do I take part?


You can take part in this part of the DISC study by going to the following website, where you will be asked to complete a short online survey:


https://ucl.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/the-disc-study-survey-pn


All participants will have a chance of winning a £50 retail voucher as a token of our thanks.

Information for members of the public


We are interested in learning more about the experience of people from a South Asian background with the use of digital healthcare. We want to hear from a range of individuals from a South Asian background, particularly those who are at risk of getting, or already have, heart disease or diabetes.


If you know people who would like to take part, but would prefer to complete a paper copy of the survey, please contact the DISC team using the details provided at the bottom of this page.


Information for health care professionals


We are interested in learning more about the barriers and facilitators to the uptake of digital health interventions for cardiometabolic disease in people of a South Asian background. We ware inviting individuals with experience in cardiometabolic disease, digital health, or health inequalities, to complete our short online survey. We are interested in including a range of healthcare professionals, commissioners, and policy makers.

Further Information


Contact Details


The DISC Study

Institute of Health Informatics, 222 Euston Road
University College London, London, NW1 2DA


disc-study@ucl.ac.uk