Volunteer Spotlight: Vicky’s Journey at Mildmay Hospital
Over four months, volunteer Vicky helped to digitise decades of Mildmay’s medical records, gaining insight into HIV care and supporting people experiencing homelessness and addiction. Alongside her Master’s in Biomedical Research, she reflects on how the experience has shaped her future in public health.
Sep 232 min read


Mildmay’s Lead Physiotherapist Selected to Present at International Symposium
Asterios Lotsios, Lead Physiotherapist at Mildmay Hospital, will present his research on digital health–enabled neuro-rehabilitation for VZV-associated myelitis at the University of Manchester symposium. His work helps patients recover function and maintain quality of life in rare neurological conditions, highlighting Mildmay’s pioneering approach to rehabilitation and international knowledge exchange.
Sep 222 min read


Shaping the Future of Healthcare Catering and Facilities Management
Mildmay Hospital was proud to take part in Healthcare Catering Live 2025 and the Healthcare Facilities Management Conference at the NEC, Birmingham. Our work on sustainable patient menus was showcased as an NHS best practice case study, with results including an 18% cut in carbon emissions and a 30% drop in food waste. We remain committed to shaping a healthier, more sustainable future in hospital catering and facilities management.
Sep 122 min read


Mildmay Joins Parliamentary Roundtable on Health and Homelessness
Mildmay’s CEO joined a Parliamentary roundtable with MPs, NHS leaders, and lived experience voices to discuss safer hospital discharge for people experiencing homelessness. Three practical interventions were proposed, supporting our mission to provide specialist care and dignity to those most at risk. Read more and support Mildmay’s vital work.
Sep 112 min read


A World Without USAID
USAID, once the world’s largest bilateral donor, has been effectively dismantled, leaving millions without vital support and slashing funds for global health programmes. With the Global Fund also facing deep cuts, organisations like Mildmay are stepping up. Our new Uganda Health Programme will rebuild and expand care, but we need your support to make it possible.
Sep 83 min read


From Kampala to London: Helping Clinicians to Share Knowledge, Save Lives
Support the Education Exchange Programme: fund UK clinicians to gain life-changing experience in Uganda, strengthen local healthcare, and bring back skills that benefit patients and the NHS at home. Every donation helps save lives abroad and at home.
Sep 52 min read


Speech Pathology Week: Learning with Greer at Mildmay
This week (25–31 August) is Speech Pathology Week 2025, led by Speech Pathology Australia. At Mildmay, our Speech and Language Therapist, Greer Kearney, marked the occasion with a presentation on cognitive communication impairment and an interactive dysphagia and oral care station with work experience student Arun. Together with our dietetics team, they highlighted the vital role of our Speech and Language Therapy in patient care.
Aug 282 min read


Discovering the Mildmay line
Mildmay’s legacy is celebrated on the newly named London Overground Mildmay line. A plaque at Kew Gardens highlights our journey from 19th-century cholera care to becoming Europe’s first HIV hospital, supported by Princess Diana’s visits. Today, we remain a trusted centre for HIV rehabilitation and holistic care. Spotting this plaquewas a proud reminder of our history, resilience, and ongoing mission.
Aug 273 min read


How London’s Health Systems Are Reaching People Experiencing Homelessness
Homelessness is one of London’s most urgent health challenges, cutting life expectancy to the mid-40s. Mildmay Hospital works alongside NHS and local partners to tackle inequalities, combining healthcare and holistic support to transform lives.
Aug 132 min read


From Crisis to Confidence: How Mildmay Supports Post‑Detox Recovery
Mildmay’s REBUILD Pathway offers specialist post-detox rehabilitation. With expert care and peer support, we help patients move from crisis to confidence, rebuilding lives and offering hope for a brighter future. Find out more…
Aug 71 min read


Mildmay at 40: Honouring the Past, Looking to the Future
Mildmay marked its 40th anniversary with a special reception celebrating our history, honouring Lord Fowler with the newly named Lord Fowler Rehabilitation Centre, and welcoming Lord Smith as our new President. The event brought together former CEO’s, former and current staff, trustees, Patrons, health and social care professionals, community and organisation partners, supporters, and friends to reflect on Mildmay’s journey so far and its future direction. Read the full story
Jul 315 min read


Breaking Down Barriers on World Hepatitis Day 2025
July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Mildmay supports people living with HIV and hepatitis co-infection, especially those facing homelessness or stigma. We’re calling for better awareness, earlier diagnosis, and equal access to care.
Jul 272 min read


Announcing the Launch of World AIDS Day RED RUN 2025
Registration for the World AIDS Day RED RUN 2025 opens today! Join Team Mildmay for this joyful 5K/10K fun run in Victoria Park on 22 November. It’s more than a run - it’s about community, visibility, and raising vital funds to support people living with HIV. Sign up today and help make a difference.
Jul 212 min read


Supporting Zero HIV Stigma Day 2025
Mildmay is supports Zero HIV Stigma Day on 21 July. Stigma remains one of the biggest barriers to HIV care, and this global day of action calls on all of us to challenge misinformation, prejudice, and fear. We’re committed to person-centred, compassionate care—on this day and every day.
Jul 203 min read


Mildmay Hospital’s Quality Account 2024–25
Our Quality Account 2024–25 highlights strong patient feedback, new services like neuropsychiatry and step-down care, and our continued focus on patient safety and staff wellbeing. Thanks to our NHS commissioners for recognising our progress. Download the full report now.
Jul 181 min read


How Our Patients’ Small Acts of Appreciation Light Up our Hospital
Handmade thank-you cards from our patients now brighten Mildmay’s reception—small, creative gestures expressing deep gratitude for the care they’ve received. These thoughtful tokens reflect the compassion at the heart of our work and the hope of new beginnings. Help us keep making this possible.
Jul 151 min read


Why Payroll Giving Matters – and How Giveall Makes Every Penny Count for Mildmay
This year marks Mildmay’s 40th anniversary as a charitable hospital - a milestone made possible by the generosity of our supporters. For four decades, public donations have helped us provide specialist care to those most in need, often when no one else could. We simply wouldn’t be here without that support, and Payroll Giving is one of the most effective ways to ensure we’re here for the next 40 years and beyond.
Jul 112 min read


A Peak of Achievement: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
Mildmay’s Consultant Psychiatrist, Rahul Bhattacharya, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to mark a personal milestone. His successful summit of Africa’s highest peak reflects a remarkable personal achievement alongside a demanding professional career in mental health.
Jul 102 min read


Remembering Princess Diana and Her Legacy of Compassion
On Princess Diana’s birthday, we remember her extraordinary compassion and her seventeen visits to Mildmay. At a time of fear and stigma, Diana’s kindness and courage helped transform public attitudes to HIV and AIDS. Her legacy continues to inspire our mission of dignity, compassion, and care without judgement. Help us continue Diana’s legacy of compassion. Support Mildmay’s work with people living with complex HIV. Donate Now
Jul 12 min read


Ruth Sims Returns to Mildmay
Ruth Sims CBE, former matron and chief executive, returned to Mildmay this week. Her leadership helped shape our response to HIV and our international programmes in the 1980s and ‘90s. Her visit offered the team a moment to celebrate our progress and ongoing commitment to patient care.
Jun 272 min read

