The Lady Altrincham | |
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| Born | Joan Alice Katherine Dickson-Poynder 11 September 1897 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 89 or 90) |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Known for | Organising nursing and midwifery in Kenya |
| Spouse | Edward Grigg |
| Children | 3, including John |
| Father | John Dickson-Poynder, 1st Baron Islington |
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.