The hidden Irish legacy in every Liverpool hospital
You don鈥檛 need a hospital stay to know our NHS depends on incredible people鈥攎any of them from overseas. But did you know that thousands of women from Ireland played a vital, often overlooked role in building our healthcare system? A powerful new book, Irish Nurses in the NHS: An Oral History, captures their voices and stories鈥攁nd it鈥檚 already a best-seller in Ireland. We speak with co-authors Louise Ryan and Gr谩inne McPolin about the legacy of these pioneering women, what drew them to nursing in Britain, and how their stories continue to shape the NHS today.
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