Screening for unrecognised heart valve disease

Norman is a retired market researcher. He is married with three grown-up children. Ethnic background' White British.

Lech is a retired NHS salary and wages officer, originally from Poland. He has lived in Africa too, but has been in the UK over 30 years. He is separated and lives on his own. Ethnic Background/nationality' White Polish.

Brian is a retired college porter. He is married with 2 adult sons. Ethnic background/nationality' White English.

Ursula is retired from her job as a vacuum operator with a car component manufacturing company. She is widowed with one adult daughter.

Pamela and Anthony are married and have 2 adult children. Anthony used to be a design engineer and Pamela worked in accounts for the NHS. Since retiring they have been running their own catering business together. Ethnic background/nationality' White English.

Peg and Roy are married and are both retired. Roy used to be a motor technician and Peg was a benefits manager. Ethnic background/nationality' White British.

Hugh is a painter and decorator. He is married with 3 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality' White British.

Rene is a retired typist. She is widowed and has three grown-up children. Ethnic background' White British.

Chris is a retired book keeper. He is married and has five children aged between 23 and 44 years old. Ethnic background/nationality' British.