Over the five-year duration of this project (2018-2022) we conducted a new programme of research activity to support the development of nursing research evidence and research capacity. Ultimately, the work seeks to influence public policy and promote better outcomes for the population and the NHS workforce.

The core objectives of the Strategic Research Alliance were as follows:

• To produce excellent international quality research and evidence reviews that will inform national and international nursing and health practice and policy, thus benefiting patients, families, health professionals and health outcomes;

• To disseminate and share research findings to inform developments in education, practice and policy designed to improve nursing and health care;

• To enhance public and user awareness of nursing issues;

• To work alongside users, carers and stakeholders to ensure that the activities are significant, meaningful and timely;

• To utilise research to inform nursing educational programmes.

The work was organised under five programmes: Nursing Workforce, Advanced Nursing Practice, Trainee Nursing Associates Nursing Learning & Development and Building Research Nursing Capacity. These programmes were underpinned by public and stakeholder engagement.

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