Laura Stewart Sandeman was a Scottish medical doctor and political activist.
10 Facts About Laura Sandeman
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Laura Stewart Sandeman was born in 1862 in Bradshaw, Lancashire, the eldest daughter of Colonel Frank Stewart Sandeman.
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Laura Sandeman grew up in Stanley, Perthshire, where her father owned a mill.
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Laura Sandeman studied medicine at the University of Edinburgh, receiving a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 1900, and became a Doctor of Medicine in 1903.
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Laura Sandeman began working as a general practitioner in Aberdeen, focusing on the health of the city's working class, and developed an interest in social work.
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Laura Sandeman was next appointed to the Royal Army Medical Corps, with the title of Controller of Medical Services.
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Laura Sandeman finally took up the position in 1917, and was given responsibility for operations in France.
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Laura Sandeman was known for avoiding wearing a military uniform, instead working in a skirt, shirt and tie.
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Laura Sandeman became active in the Unionist Party, standing for the party in Aberdeen North at the 1924 United Kingdom general election, and again at a 1928 by-election, taking second place to Labour Party candidates on both occasions.
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Laura Sandeman served on the Scottish Board of Health Consultative Council.