This session will explore the process and progress of a participative action research project at the University of Suffolk which focusses on the needs of disabled nursing and midwifery learners who are seeking and transitioning into employment. This presentation will explore: the project's action research approach, the challenges and emerging findings particularly those that relate to learners who experience poor mental health and/or have a diagnosed mental illness. the experiences of working collaboratively with academics, professional services staff, academic administrators, and student support teams.