On March 4, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported that 20 Barbadian young women were selected to travel to England to work in hospitals, as part of a broader post-war recruitment drive to address labour shortages in Britain’s healthcare system. Attracted by opportunities for employment, training, and financial stability, these women undertook roles including ward support, cleaning, and kitchen services.
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On May 5, 1840, Barbados marked a major step in public healthcare with the laying of the foundation stone for the island’s first General...
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