Tooman, Tricia R.
Frost, Helen
Adams, Robyn
Anand, Atul
Aujla, Navneet
Bareham, Beth
Guthrie, Bruce
Hanratty, Barbara
Kaner, Eileen
O’Donnell, Amy
Ogden, Margaret E.
Pain, Helen G.
Shenkin, Susan D.
Mercer, Stewart W.
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Article History
Received: 12 September 2025
Accepted: 25 December 2025
First Online: 10 January 2026
Declarations
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: This project was reviewed by the Research Ethics Committee at the University of Edinburgh (21-EMREC-025) and was deemed to be a health service evaluation, exempt from ethical review. Participants for interview were provided with an invitation letter and information about the project via email or post, including a Participant Information Leaflet if interested in taking part. Individuals were given at least 48 h to consider participation. Informed consent was gained from individuals who were willing to participate prior to conducting the interview. This was either written or audio-recorded using a consent form equivalent to the written consent form.
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: The authors declare no competing interests.