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Exploring Baseline Knowledge and Experience of Physical Health Support Among Non- clinical frontline Staff in UK Community Drug & Alcohol Services 
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I confirm that I have read the participant information sheet dated 15/12/2025 (version 1) for the above project, 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 understand what taking part in the project involves. 

I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this project and understand that I can refuse to answer questions I can withdraw from the project at any time, without giving a reason and without penalty or my legal rights being affected. To the best of my knowledge, I do not meet any of the exclusion criteria outlined in the information sheet for this project.  If this changes at a later date during project participation, I agree to notify the investigators immediately. 

I understand who will have access to personal data provided, how the data will be stored and what will happen to the data at the end of the project. 

I agree for my contact details to be stored for the purpose of contacting me about future studies and I understand that agreeing to be contacted does not oblige me to participate in any further studies.

I understand that personal data will remain confidential and that all efforts will be made to ensure I cannot be identified in reports or any further outputs. I understand anonymised data will be retained for a maximum of 10 years on LJMU secure servers, in line with LJMU policy.  

I understand that anonymised data from this study (for example, de-identified survey responses and interview transcripts with all identifying details removed) may be shared in a secure research data repository such as the UK Data Service ReShare.  

I understand that:  
• No names, contact details, or identifying information will be included.  
• Data will be stored under restricted access (researchers must apply and be approved to use it).  
• The purpose of sharing is to promote transparency, allow secondary analysis, and contribute to wider knowledge about health psychology and service improvement.  
• This will not affect my confidentiality or employment in any way. 

I understand that all efforts will be made to ensure I cannot be identified in reports or any further outputs.

I agree to take part in this project.
I confirm that I have read the participant information sheet dated 15/12/2025 (version 1) for the above project, 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 understand what taking part in the project involves. I consent voluntarily to be a participant in this project and understand that I can refuse to answer questions I can withdraw from the project at any time, without giving a reason and without penalty or my legal rights being affected. To the best of my knowledge, I do not meet any of the exclusion criteria outlined in the information sheet for this project.  If this changes at a later date during project participation, I agree to notify the investigators immediately. I understand who will have access to personal data provided, how the data will be stored and what will happen to the data at the end of the project. I agree for my contact details to be stored for the purpose of contacting me about future studies and I understand that agreeing to be contacted does not oblige me to participate in any further studies.I understand that personal data will remain confidential and that all efforts will be made to ensure I cannot be identified in reports or any further outputs. I understand anonymised data will be retained for a maximum of 10 years on LJMU secure servers, in line with LJMU policy.  I understand that anonymised data from this study (for example, de-identified survey responses and interview transcripts with all identifying details removed) may be shared in a secure research data repository such as the UK Data Service ReShare.  I understand that:  • No names, contact details, or identifying information will be included.  • Data will be stored under restricted access (researchers must apply and be approved to use it).  • The purpose of sharing is to promote transparency, allow secondary analysis, and contribute to wider knowledge about health psychology and service improvement.  • This will not affect my confidentiality or employment in any way. I understand that all efforts will be made to ensure I cannot be identified in reports or any further outputs.I agree to take part in this project.
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