Survey Consent Statement

Please read each of the following statements carefully:

• That I am over the age of 18 years and that I have voluntarily agreed to participate in this online survey.
• That I have read and fully understood the information sheet provided.
• That I understand the generic aims of the survey.
• That I understand that my data will be kept securely and that I consent to the researcher using my anonymised data within the research.
• That my data will be collected and stored in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• To have my anonymised responses shared in publications as part of the general trends and patterns.
• That I understand my rights to withdraw at any point during the survey without giving reason, up until the point that I submit my data.
• That I have the Researcher’s contact details if I should require to contact them with any queries.
• That I understand that participation in the survey may cause distress due to the potentially sensitive nature of the topic.

If you agree with the above and consent to take part in the survey, please select “I agree” and if you do not agree and do not consent, please select “I do not consent.” If you select the latter, you will exit the page.