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The woman credited as the "first black matron" in the NHS has had her achievement marked with the first official blue plaque outside London. 24/Feb/2024 Daphne Steele has been honoured at the former St Winifred's maternity home in Ilkley, West Yorkshire. Originally from Guyana, Ms Steele arrived in the UK in 1951 and enrolled on a nursing course in south London. Her son Robert Steele said she would be "speechless" to see that a blue plaque had been dedicated to her. The plaque was unveiled by Lord Parkinson, arts and heritage minister, as part of a roll out of the official Historic England scheme. It reads: "Daphne Steele. 1927-2004. Guyanese nurse and midwife. Pioneering black matron in the NHS lived and worked here. This is the first to be placed outside of London and there are many more to come.

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MitwahSenior Member

Would Dr. Jagdeo or Dr. Ali recognize Ms. Daphne Steel who hails from Essequibo and whose efforts should serve as an inspiration to fellow Guyanese?

3/2/248:09 AM

MitwahSenior Member

@Former Member posted:
If I give you the answer, they may put their bull terriers to destroy this forum.

Wondering what's happening with GNI Queen deze days?

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