Service Description: The Council's research governance process covers all forms of research conducted by external researchers and the Council’s staff and partners. Anyone intending to do any form of research is required to discuss their research proposals with the Research Co-ordinator at an early stage to see whether their research is covered by the research governance process. The Council cannot sponsor or support research that has not been evaluated as part of this process.
Also known as:- Research
Answer: An information sheet including: What the research is about The researchers name and contact details How and why the participant was selected How to withdraw from the research How to complain What information will be gathered What the information will be used for What will happen to any information (eg: interview tapes; questionnaires etc) after the research has been completed It should be in the participants own language and be accessible to people with disabilities.