The remarkable Dame Elizabeth Anionwu—trailblazing nurse, author, lecturer, and the UK’s first sickle cell and thalassemia specialist - is our guest on the verandah today.

A Dame of the British Empire and recipient of the Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award, her legacy spans healthcare, education, and tireless advocacy. 

Dame Elizabeth shares how the three Ps—Professional, Personal, and Political—shaped her path into sickle cell nursing, and how she transformed anger into positive energy and action, leading to one of her most powerful achievements: the campaign to erect the Mary Seacole statue. 

This is a powerful and deeply inspiring conversation—full of wisdom, warmth, and resilience.