Family Wellbeing Partnership in Clackmannanshire: evaluation
A report on the findings from the evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) in Clackmannanshire.
Annex D: Information for Research Participants
The information provided to research participants included:
1. Information Sheet
2. Informed Consent Form
3. Demographic Questionnaire
4. Debriefing Form (post-interview)
1. Information Sheet
Evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership
[Name of Researcher]
Horizons Research
Information for participants
Thank you for considering participating in this study which will take place during September 2024 to March 2025. This information sheet outlines the purpose of the study and provides a description of your involvement and rights as a participant, if you agree to take part.
1. What is the research about?
This research has been paid for by the Scottish Government to understand whether the Family Wellbeing Partnership (support for families in need) in Clackmannanshire is working well in its aims to change and improve the way public services are provided to families.
2. Do I have to take part?
It is up to you to decide whether or not to take part. You do not have to take part if you do not want to. If you do decide to take part you will be asked to sign a consent form [below] which you can sign and return in advance of the interview (an electronic/typed signature by email is fine).
3. What will my involvement be?
We are asking key people - including local authority staff, partner organisations, third sector organisations, and individuals and families using services - to participate in this project through semi-structured interviews, focus groups, surveys, or engagement events.
We would like to invite you to participate in a semi-structured interview and/or focus group. It will take place either online, by telephone, or face-to-face (based on your preference) and will last approximately 45-60 minutes. The interviews will be recorded, transcribed, used and destroyed in compliance with the UK Data Protection Act and GDPR regulations.
4. How do I withdraw from the study?
You can withdraw from the study at any point until 13 January 2025, when we will begin preparing our final report to submit to the Scottish Government. You do not have to give a reason for withdrawing. If any questions during the interview make you feel uncomfortable, you do not have to answer them. Withdrawing from the study will have no effect on you. If you withdraw from the study, I will not retain the information you have given thus far, unless you are happy for me to do so.
5. What will my information be used for?
This information will be used to undertake an evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership in Clackmannanshire. This will be published in a Scottish Government report in 2025.
6. Will my taking part and my data be kept confidential? Will it be anonymised?
The records from this study will be kept as confidential as possible. Only the research team at Horizons Research will have access to the files and any audio tapes. Your data will be anonymised – your name will not be used in any reports or publications resulting from the study. All digital files, transcripts and summaries will be given codes and stored separately from any names or other direct identification of participants. Any hard copies of research information will be kept in locked files at all times.
Limits to confidentiality: confidentiality will be maintained as far as it is possible, unless you tell us something which implies that you or someone you mention might be in significant danger of harm and unable to act for themselves; in this case, we may have to inform the relevant agencies of this, but we would discuss this with you first.
7. Data Protection Privacy Notice
Horizons Research adheres to the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act regulations. We are happy to provide a copy of our data protection policies.
8. What if I have a question or complaint?
If you have any questions regarding this study please contact the researcher [insert name/email].
If you are happy to take part in this study, please sign the consent sheet attached.
2. Consent Form
Title of project: Evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership
Name of researcher: [insert name]
Participation in this research study is voluntary
I have read and understood the study information dated [insert date], or it has been read to me. I have been able to ask questions about the study and my questions have been answered to my satisfaction by the researcher.
YES / NO
I confirm that I understand how the information I provide will be used and what will happen to this data (i.e. how it will be stored)
YES / NO
I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this study and understand that I can refuse to answer questions and that I can withdraw from the study at any time up until 13 January 2025, without having to give a reason.
YES / NO
I agree to the interview being audio or video recorded.
YES / NO
I understand that anonymised data (i.e. data that does not identify me personally) cannot be withdrawn once they have been included in the study.
YES / NO
I understand that the information I provide will be used for this evaluation project only and that the information will be anonymised.
YES / NO
I agree that my (anonymised) responses can be quoted in research outputs.
YES / NO
I understand that any information recorded in the research will remain confidential and there will be no information that identifies me publicly.
YES / NO
I understand that any personal information that can identify me will be kept confidential and not shared with anyone other than the research team.
YES / NO
I consent to be a participant in this project.
YES / NO
Please retain a copy of this consent form.
Participant name:
Signature:
Date
Interviewer name:
Signature:
Date
For information please contact: [researcher name and email]
3. Demographic questionnaire
Title of project: Evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership
Thank you for filling in this questionnaire. We are collecting this information to ensure that the Scottish Government is giving equal voice to members of all communities. Your information will be anonymous.
Age:
Gender:
How many adults are in your family?
How many children are in your family? Please list their ages
What is your ethnic group?
- White: Scottish
- White: Other British (British, English, Northern Irish or Welsh)
- White: Irish
- White: Polish
- Gypsy/Traveller
- Roma
- Showman/Showwoman
- Other white ethnic group
- Prefer not to say
- Pakistani, Scottish Pakistani or British Pakistani
- Indian, Scottish Indian or British Indian
- Bangladeshi, Scottish Bangladeshi or British Bangladeshi# Chinese, Scottish Chinese or British Chinese
- African, Scottish African or British African (Please state, for example, Nigerian, Somali)
- Caribbean or Black (Please state, for example, Scottish Caribbean, Black Scottish)Arab, Scottish Arab or British
- Other (Please state, for example, Sikh or Jewish)
- Mixed or multiple ethnic group
Are you or anyone in your family have a physical or mental impairment that has a long term impact on your day-to-day life?
- Yes
- No
Do you live in Clackmannanshire? If so, in which town or village?
Are you happy to talk to us about your involvement with the Family Wellbeing Partnership in Clackmannanshire?
Thank you for taking the time to fill in this questionnaire.
The records from this study will be kept as confidential as possible. Only the research team at Horizons Research will have access to the files and any audio tapes. Your data will be anonymised – your name will not be used in any reports or publications resulting from the study. All digital files, transcripts and summaries will be given codes and stored separately from any names or other direct identification of participants. Any hard copies of research information will be kept in locked files at all times.
If you have any questions regarding this study please contact the researcher [insert name/email].
If you are happy to take part in this study, please sign the consent sheet attached.
4. Debriefing Form (post-interview)
Evaluation of the Family Wellbeing Partnership
[name of researcher]
Horizons Research
Debriefing Form
Thank you for your participation in this study. Now that your participation is completed, we would like to remind you of your rights, and signpost you to further information that may be helpful.
Study Focus
This research has been paid for by the Scottish Government to understand whether the Family Wellbeing Partnership (support for families in need) in Clackmannanshire is working well in its aims to change and improve the way public services are provided to families.
Right to withdraw data
Anonymised data may be included in our final report, which we will submit to the Scottish Government in Spring-Summer 2025. You may choose to withdraw the data you provided during your interview/focus group at any time up until 13 January 2025 when we are submitting our draft Final Report..
If you have questions
Please contact the researcher if you have any questions about this study. If you feel upset after having completed the study or find that some questions or aspects of the study were distressing, talking with a qualified clinician or counsellor may help. If you feel you would like assistance, please consider contacting any of the following organisations:
- Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH): www.samh.org.uk, email: well-informed@samh.org.uk, tel: 0800 917 3466
- Samaritans: www.samaritans.org., tel: 116 123
- Breathing Space: www.breathingspace.scot, tel: 0800 838587
- Mind: www.mind.org.uk
- Young Minds: www.youngminds.org.uk, text free 24/7: YM 85258
- NHS 24: www.nhs24.com, tel: 111
Final Report
If you would like to receive a copy of the final report of this study when it is completed, please feel free to contact the researcher to request a copy.