Mainly former service personnel, this was the first wave of post war immigration with many of the passengers taking up roles in the NHS, which launched just two weeks later.
In 2023, ethnic minority colleagues make up almost a quarter of the NHS workforce and 42 per cent of medical staff.
ELFT and NHS colleagues across the country are today celebrating the 75th anniversary of Windrush and the diversity of the NHS workforce.
Today is also an opportunity to thank every member of our ELFT Race and Culture Equity Network (RaCE) for their support and guidance in helping the Trust develop services and policies in order to address inequalities and advance race equality.