Research and development 

“Research and data can save lives and improve healthcare.” 

NHS England » Chief Midwifery Officer for England’s strategic plan for research 

This is evidenced as NHS Trusts who are most research active, achieve better outcomes for their patients.  The strategic plan for research in maternity supports the vision to provide safer more personalised care for women and their families.   

The strategic plan aims are: 

• NHS England maternity policy and programmes are informed by the highest quality evidence and the voices of service users to close the loop between evidence, policy, programmes, and frontline practice. 
• NHS England maternity policy and programmes embed evaluation to inform and assess programme delivery improvements and impact. 
• The contribution of midwives to research and the evidence base is visible and valued, and supported by strengthening research capacity. 

The North West Maternity Research Network links local universities and maternity services to support local research.  

North West Maternity Research Network (NWMRN) – FutureNHS Collaboration Platform  

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