Migrant Nurses in the NHS – historical legacies and current challenges
Since the inception of the NHS 75 years ago, in 1948, migrant nurses have played a crucial role. The active recruitment of overseas staff from countries near and far has been a defining feature of the health service. This conference brings together academic researchers and practitioners to explore the contribution of diverse groups of nurses over time – from the early decades of the NHS right up to the present day.
The conference is organised by Prof. Louise Ryan, Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre and Dr Julie MacLaren, Head of Nursing at London Metropolitan University.
This event is sponsored by the Burdett Trust for Nursing as part of the Irish Nurses in the NHS project led by Louise Ryan and Grainne McPolin.
Programme
Tuesday 12 July 2023
London Metropolitan University, Holloway Campus
Room: TM3 - 03
Prof Louise Ryan, London Metropolitan University, ‘Irish nurses in the NHS: an oral history’
Dr Myrtle Emmanuel and Dr Leroi Henry, University of Greenwich, ‘The contribution of nurses from the Caribbean to the NHS’
- 3.15pm - 3.45pm - Tea break
- 3.45pm - 5.15pm
Anna Reyes, Senior Research Nurse Coordinator and Gladys Martir, University College London – results from a survey with Filipino nurses
Abigail Bernard, Independent Scholar – "The Black Frontline" - Oral history of Black nurses during COVID-19
Dr Joy Spiliopoulos, Lancaster University and Prof. Stephen Timmons, Nottingham University, - 'Migrant NHS nurses as 'tolerated' citizens post-Brexit'
- 5.15pm - 5.30pm - comfort break
- 5.30pm - 6.30pm– panel discussion chaired by Julie Maclaren with Nursing Associations (details forthcoming)
- 6.30pm - 8.00pm reception and Irish nurses photographic exhibition
The event is free to attend but pre-booking is essential – booking deadline is 16th June 2023
The Global Diversities and Inequalities Research Centre is a home for interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scholarship that explores migration, diasporas, nations, regions and localities through the lenses of diversity and inequality.
If you are London Met staff or student, please use your London Met email address to register.
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