Nurses from as far away as Uganda and the Philippines have been chosen as pioneers in a new project that aims to raise awareness of the experiences and opportunities nurses from overseas face when they arrive to work in Britain. As part of the Mary Seacole and Me Storytellers programme, the 13 nurses will take […] Read More
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Mary Seacole’s statue at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital vandalised
Last night, the statue of Mary Seacole, the 19th-century Jamaican-born nurse who overcame racism and injustice to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War, was vandalised in what is thought to be a racially motivated attack. The attack comes a day before the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s death. Trevor Sterling, Chair of Mary Seacole Trust and […] Read More
Finance firm pledges support for Mary Seacole statue
Frenkel Topping has become a sponsor of the Mary Seacole statue, now one of London’s most iconic landmarks set in the grounds of St Thomas’ Hospital, opposite the Houses of Parliament on the banks of the Thames. Frenkel Topping, a company of expert financial advisers who provide financial services within the personal injury space, from […] Read More
MARY SEACOLE MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION Host Annual Commemorative Service – 11 May 2024
MST strengthens nursing leadership with three new appointments
The Mary Seacole Trust has recruited three top level nurses to its leadership team. Charmaine Case and Elizabeth Pearson become joint Vice Chairs of the charity and Dr Joan Myers joins as an Ambassador. Charmaine is breast screening clinical nurse specialist with the Southwest London Breast Screening Unit where she supports clients, advises GPs, and […] Read More
Search for internationally recruited nurses and midwives to tell their stories
NHS England and the Mary Seacole Trust (MST) have joined forces to launch a major recruitment and development project aimed at raising the profile of internationally educated nurses and midwives. The project entitled ‘Mary Seacole and Me Storytellers’ wants to hear from nurses and midwives who have come to the UK from abroad to work. […] Read More
Jamaican High Commissioner presented with Mary Seacole celebration £5 coin
Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust has presented the Jamaican High Commissioner Alexander Williams with the new special edition £5 coin celebrating the ‘life and adventures’ of the Victorian heroine and Jamaican/Scottish nurse Mary Seacole. The Royal Mint has released the uncirculated coin, the first dedicated to Mary, as part of its collection […] Read More
2024 Young Seacole Ambassadors Competition Launched
To celebrate Black History Month in the UK, the Mary Seacole Trust would like to formally invite pupils from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 to take part in the 2024 Young Seacole Ambassadors initiative. Following the success of our previous competitions, we are encouraging more children across London and the South to get involved […] Read More
Royal Mint reveals coin in honour of Mary Seacole
A new Royal Mint coin in honour of Mary Seacole – the 19th-century Jamaican-born nurse who overcame racism and injustice to nurse soldiers during the Crimean War has been revealed in conjunction with Black History Month. It is the first coin to feature a named black female from outside of Britain, following the coin to […] Read More
Anniversary of statue unveiling sees launch of £50,000 fundraising campaign
Seven years after the unveiling of a statue that is now a famous London landmark, the Mary Seacole Trust (MST) is launching a major fundraising campaign. MST has joined forces with the Mary Seacole Memorial Association to raise funds for essential work on Mary’s magnificent statue, memorial plaque, and the upkeep of her grave in […] Read More
