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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. 

Sustainability

Greener and sustainable nursing and midwifery practice

This programme of work aims to equip nurses and midwives across the UK with the knowledge and confidence to lead the drive for sustainable and greener practice across health and social care settings

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Maternal and neonatal health

Listen, Understand, Act: addressing race inequalities across maternal and neonatal health and wellbeing

Domestic abuse in nursing and midwifery

The RCN Foundation is funding research exploring the domestic abuse experiences and support needs of nursing and midwifery professionals in the UK

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Learning disability nursing

Inclusive Health - enhancing the lives of individuals with learning disabilities

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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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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