Nurses, midwives & allied health professionals in research

Glossary of key terms used in clinical trials - The Medical Research Council Clinical Trials Unit at University College London 
www.ctu.mrc.ac.uk/glossary/
A glossary of key terms often used in clinical trials – including randomisation, protocol, placebo, and trial phases (I, II, III, IV).

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Clinical Research Network (CRN) ‘Learn’
The NIHR CRN Learn website signposts to various training and learning resources, including Good Clinical Practice courses in face-to-face, e-learning and refresher formats.

The Council for Allied Health Professions Research (CAHPR)
The CAHPR is a council supported by 13 allied health professional organisations, aiming to develop allied health professional (AHP) research activities and outputs.

The Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
The RCN is the UK’s largest union and professional body for nursing staff. It is membership organisation and represents nurses, student nurses, midwives and health care assistants.

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM)
The RCM is a trade union and professional organisation representing the interests of midwives in the UK.

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
The HCPC is a regulator and keep a register of professions with designated titles protected by law, including those of physiotherapists, art therapists, radiographers, podiatrists and speech and language therapists.