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A key pillar of our work is investing in nursing and midwifery to improve patient care. 

Learn more about our key areas of research and the nursing and midwifery-led projects we're currently funding across the UK. 

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RCN Foundation Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing

The RCN Foundation Chair in Adult Social Care Nursing is the first of its kind initiative in adult social care nursing. Learn more about the role as it progresses through its 5 year programme

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Children and young people's mental health

The RCN Foundation has funded a series of projects and research initiatives to respond to the mental health needs of children, young people, and the nursing staff who support them

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Compassionate Leadership

The RCN Foundation has funded projects exploring Compassionate Leadership and how this impacts the every day experiences of newly qualified nurses and midwives across the UK

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Learning disability nursing

Inclusive Health - enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities

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Neurological rehabilitation

The RCN Foundation has an extensive programme of work concerning neurological rehabilitation, with a focus on recovery for those under the age of 40