School student Henry McFarland has become the Mary Seacole Trust’s first young ambassador after winning a competition in which he wrote about the inspirational qualities of his twin brother, Hector, who has epilepsy. Henry was presented with the prize by multi-award winning TV and radio presenter Leah Charles King at a House of Lords ceremony. […] Read More
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NHS 70th anniversary: Seacole statue celebrates the contribution of healthcare workers from all nations, says MST Chair
Commenting on the 70th anniversary of the NHS, Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, said: ‘We are delighted to celebrate the 70thanniversary of the NHS. This landmark occasion is all the more special given that we now have an historic statue of the nurse Mary Seacole at St Thomas’ Hospital as a symbolic […] Read More
Chair of Mary Seacole Trust speaks on treatment of the Windrush Generation
Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, appeared on BBC Breakfast last week to highlight concerns around the Government’s “Hostile Immigration Environment” policy and its impact on the Windrush Generation, calling for immediate action. On 22nd June, Britain will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Commonwealth citizens from the Caribbean docking at a small […] Read More
Seacole charity strengthens its team with two new appointments
The Mary Seacole Trust has made two new appointments to its team. Trauma surgeon Martin Griffiths, whose violence prevention work with young adults has earned him national recognition, becomes the Trust’s first Ambassador. Martin leads a pioneering intervention programme as part of the Trauma Service at the Royal London Hospital. He said: ‘I’m delighted to […] Read More
A new Mary Seacole feature is proving popular at the Florence Nightingale Museum in London
How did the museum arrive at the concept for the doors? The project to develop and install a new interpretation in connection with Mary Seacole at the Florence Nightingale Museum (FNM) came from the desire of two organisations to raise awareness about the importance of Mary’s life and work. FNM wanted more of a presence […] Read More
MST launches schools competition
School students in years 5 and 6 are being asked to identify their modern-day Mary Seacole in a competition launched today by the Mary Seacole Trust (MST) to find Young Seacole Ambassadors. The 2018 competition is primarily open to schools in Lambeth and Southwark, South London, but with the possibility of national roll out next […] Read More
Trustee Dawn Hill honoured with CBE in 2018 New Year’s Honours list
The Mary Seacole Trust is delighted to announce that Dawn Hill, trustee and president of the Mary Seacole Trust, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours list. The honour was awarded for services to culture, in recognition of Dawn’s pivotal contribution to recording and celebrating Black history and heritage in […] Read More
Memorial honouring healthcare workers unveiled
A plaque commemorating healthcare workers who have put themselves at risk to care for people caught up in conflict and natural disasters was unveiled by Sir Hugh Taylor, Chair of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, on Friday afternoon (December 8th). Guests were welcomed by Trevor Sterling, Chair of the Mary Seacole Trust, and […] Read More
Healthcare workers honoured
A memorial plaque commissioned by the Mary Seacole Trust will be unveiled on Friday by Sir Hugh Taylor, Chair of Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, in an invitation-only ceremony at St Thomas’ Hospital, London. Guests will include representatives from the defence medical services, nursing, local government, politics and the Jamaican High Commission, with […] Read More
New Mary Seacole exhibit unveiled for Black History Month
Guests joined us at the Florence Nightingale Museum on Saturday 28 October to celebrate the unveiling of the museum’s new Mary Seacole exhibit. The Mary Seacole Trust (MST) has partnered with the museum to create a theatre door showcasing Mary Seacole in her British Hotel. The door, funded by MST through a grant from the […] Read More
