1. Study title [Place holder]

2. Principal researcher (student name) [Place holder]

3. Invitation paragraph [Place holder]

4. What is the purpose of the study? [Place holder]

5. Why have I been invited? [Place holder]

6. Do I have to take part? [Place holder]

7. What will happen if I take part? [Place holder]

8. What will happen if I want to stop taking part? [Place holder]

9. How will my data be used? [Place holder]

10. Will my participation be confidential? [Place holder]

11. What will happen to the results of the research study? [Place holder]

12. What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part? [Place holder]

13. What are the possible benefits of taking part? [Place holder]

14. What if I am unhappy or if there is a problem? [Place holder]

15. Who can I contact if I have further questions? [Place holder]

***Participant consent form ***

I confirm thatI have read and understood the information sheet for the above study or it has been read to me. I have had the opportunity to consider the information, ask questions and have had these answered satisfactorily.

I confirm that I am aged 18 years or above.

I understand what is expected of me.

I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I am free to stop taking part and can withdraw from the study at any time without giving any reason and without me rights being affected. In addition, I understand that I am free to decline to answer any particular question or questions.

I understand that I can ask for access to the information I provide and I can request the destruction of that information if I wish at any time prior to 2 weeks after my participation in the study. I understand that following 2 weeks I will no longer be able to request access to or withdrawal of the information I provide.

I understand that the information I provide will be held securely and in line with the data protection requirements at Edge Hill University.

I understand that my responses will be kept strictly confidential. I give permission for members of the research team to have access to my fully anonymised responses. I understand that my name will not be linked with the research materials, and I will not be identified or identifiable in the report or reports that result from the research.

I understand that the confidentiality of the information I provide will be safeguarded and won’t be released without my consent unless required by law. I understand that if I disclose information which raises considerations over the safety of myself or the public, the researcher may be legally required to disclose my confidential information to the relevant authorities.

I agree to take part in the above study.