Gender identity healthcare: evaluation of the impact of Scottish Government funding
This report presents findings of an independent evaluation into the impact of Scottish Government funding, as allocated to NHS Health Boards, to implement local work to improve access to, and delivery of, gender identity services. The evaluation covers period between December 2022 and August 2024.
Annex G: Debriefing Form for Service User Interviewees
Evaluation of the Impact of Scottish Government Funding - Gender Identity Healthcare
[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 is part of a service evaluation of gender identity healthcare services. The aim is to study the impact of funding provided by the Scottish Government to improve access to, and delivery of, these services. This is an independent evaluation, which has been commissioned by the Scottish Government.
Right to withdraw data
Anonymised data may be included in our final report, which we will submit to the Scottish Government at the end of this year. You may choose to withdraw the data you provided during your interview/focus group at any time up until 1 September 2024.
If you would like additional information or support:
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
- Penumbra: www.penumbra.org.uk, tel: 0800 135 7950
- 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.