Joan Grigg

The Lady Altrincham
in 1923 by Vandyk
Born
Joan Alice Katherine Dickson-Poynder

11 September 1897
Died1987 (aged 89 or 90)
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Known forOrganising nursing and midwifery in Kenya
SpouseEdward Grigg
Children3, including John
Parent

Joan Alice Katherine Grigg, Baroness Altrincham (née Dickson-Poynder; 11 September 1897 – 1987) was a British organiser of maternity and nursing services in Kenya. She disagreed with the Governor of Kenya (her husband) about race issues and she established medical facilities for all races.


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