Welcome to the website of the League for nurses who have trained or worked at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and its predecessors
The Norfolk and Norwich Old Nurses' League was formed in 1930 with the Countess of Leicester as patron and Mrs. E.O. Jackson, who was Matron of the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital from 1926 to 1939, as president. Its objects were to keep former nurses in touch with each other and the Hospital through a journal and an annual reunion.
Membership is open to all registered nurses who trained at the Hospital or who have worked there for a minimum period of three years or more.
In 1984 the League became a registered charity (number 290546, Charity Commission home page) with the objects of helping members, their spouses, and other dependents that are in a condition of need.
Since 2014 the objectives include the education of the public and nurses about the history of nursing in the Norwich area.
The title of the League has changed a number of times over the years: with the designation of the N&N as a university hospital the League arrived at its current name, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Nurses League.
Keep an eye out for your 2024 Journal !
The 2024 journal is on its way to members. Today we have been packing and preparing ready to post
Upcoming Events and Dates for your Diary
Jenny Lind Lecture
The speaker this year is a famous wildlife vet Romain Pizzi who draws many comparisons in his practice to paediatrics!
Cake and drinks from 6pm.
Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre
11th October from 5pm
Betty Lee Lecture and Award,
Benjamin Gooch Lecture Theatre
14th October 11am
Edith Cavell Service,
Norwich Cathedral grounds
6th April 2024
Jenny Lind event. A celebratory charity concert at St Peter Mancroft 7pm.
July 2023 - Meeting newly qualified nurses
Jan Beart, President Mike Surkitt-Parr and Mary Dolding were there to raise awareness of the nurses league and gave a presentation on the history of nursing and the hospital and the League.
The group were very interested in the small sample of treasures taken from our heritage collection.
Latest League Display Celebrates the NHS at 75 !
2023 Journal available to read online now
Latest Committee Meeting Minutes (February 2023) are available online now - click HERE to view