Jean McFarlane, Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff facts for kids
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The Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 30 July 1979 – 13 May 2012 Life Peerage |
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| Born | 1 April 1926 Cardiff, Wales, UK |
| Died | 13 May 2012 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Crossbench |
Jean Kennedy McFarlane was a very important British nurse. She was also a member of the House of Lords, which is part of the UK Parliament. She was known as Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff. She lived from April 1, 1926, to May 13, 2012.
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Early Life and Nursing Career
Jean McFarlane was born in Cardiff, Wales. She trained to become a nurse, a midwife, and a health visitor. A health visitor is a nurse who helps families with young children.
After her training, she had a very successful career. She taught nursing and helped manage nursing services. She also studied sociology at Bedford College, London. In the 1960s, she took part in a special research project. This project looked at how nursing care could be improved.
First Professor of Nursing
In 1974, Jean McFarlane made history. She became the first person to hold a "Chair of Nursing" at an English university. This means she was the first full professor of nursing. She held this important role at the University of Manchester until 1989.
She also helped with a big study about the National Health Service (NHS). The NHS is the healthcare system in the UK. This study took place between 1976 and 1979. Jean McFarlane was also a committed Christian. She was a member of the Church of England's main governing body from 1990 to 1994.
Joining the House of Lords
On July 30, 1979, Jean McFarlane was given a special honour. She became a "life peer" in the House of Lords. This means she was given the title of Baroness McFarlane of Llandaff. As a life peer, she could be a member of the House of Lords for the rest of her life. The House of Lords is one of the two parts of the UK Parliament.
Work in Parliament
As a member of the House of Lords, Baroness McFarlane was very active. She served on four different "select committees." These committees are small groups of members. They study specific topics and make recommendations.
Jean McFarlane was also a Vice President of the League of Nurses of St Bartholomew's Hospital. She was a Fellow of the Royal College of Nursing. This is a professional organisation for nurses. She also helped many charities as a trustee. In 2005, she received a special award. It was the Lifetime Achievement Award from the British Journal of Nursing. This award recognised her long and important career.
Legacy
Jean McFarlane's contributions to nursing are still remembered today. In 2009, a new building at the University of Manchester was named after her. It is called the Jean McFarlane Building.
