Welsh research resources

This page contains information about, and links to, research resources of particular interest to members in Wales. For more information about research funding opportunities specific to Wales, please visit our Welsh research funding page.

Consultant Nurse Midwives and Health Professional Cymru Forum (CNMHP)

The group consists of expert consultant nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, a radiographer and paramedic who cover the full spectrum of age ranges, vulnerable patients which include pregnant women, children, older people, mental health and learning disability and other specialisms such as cardiac, emergency, substance misuse, cancer and critical care. Read more at www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=890

National Institute for Social Care and Health Research

The NISCHR Clinical Research Centre (NISCHR CRC) was established in 2010 and brings together all Wales research networks in health and social care and cancer - the former Clinical Research Collaboration Cymru (CRC Cymru) and Wales Cancer Research Network (www.wcrn.wales.nhs.uk). It is hosted by Velindre NHS Trust via a contract from Cardiff University. Read more at www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/home.cfm?orgid=580

RCN Library Services and Archives

The e-revolution has transformed RCN library and information services. Whether you are at home, at work, or studying, you now have direct access to an exciting range of new and existing services. Use these state of the art services online or in person, by telephone, email, post or fax. Dedicated professional staff are available to help you.
http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/library

RCN Research and Innovation Team

The RCN Research and Innovation Team works in partnership with the RCN Research Society and other key stakeholders to promote excellence in care through research and development in the UK and internationally. Read more at
www.rcn.org.uk/development/researchanddevelopment

RCN Steinberg Collection of Nursing Research and e-theses

Steinberg is a unique collection of nursing theses and dissertations at Masters or PhD level, held at the UK Library. The collection can be searched via our library catalogue, but all items are for reference only. The catalogue also contains links to many online full text nursing theses. Read more at www.rcn.org.uk/development/library/steinberg_collection_of_nursing_research

UK Higher Education Institutions and their research interests - Wales

In March 2012, the RCN wrote to every UK Higher Education Institution which offers a healthcare related course, asking them for details of their areas of research interest. Four out of five higher education institutions in Wales have provided responses: