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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mildmay Hospital celebrates Pride Month, upholding its tradition of inclusive care. Our history is deeply tied to the LGBTQ+ community through pioneering HIV/AIDS care, fighting stigma, and ensuring dignity for all. Recognised by the Mildmay Line, we champion the NHS principle of healthcare for everyone, committed to supporting authentic lives for patients, staff, and partners. Join us in advocating for a more equitable world!

Why is a London train line named after a hospital? In TfL’s Mind the Gap podcast, Tim Dunn visited Mildmay to discover the story behind the Mildmay Line - meeting former patient Jason Reid, staff, and uncovering a legacy of care that continues today.

Mildmay's art and creative wellbeing groups received a fantastic donation of speciality paper from Fedrigoni UK! Coordinated by Wishes Just For You & its founder Bill Stillman, this generous pallet of materials will support patient recovery and self-expression through art for years to come.

Behind the scenes at Mildmay, essential equipment keeps our hospital running smoothly and supports patient care! Our busy kitchen's old dishwasher broke down frequently under heavy use, impacting hygiene and efficiency. We recently replaced it with a vital new commercial machine costing about £3,000 to ensure the highest standards for our patients. Discover why this upgrade is so crucial and how your support helps fund essential items like this.

TfL’s new book, The New London Overground Lines, celebrates the renaming of the network’s six lines, including the Mildmay line. It beautifully documents the process of consultation and storytelling that shaped each name. It highlights Mildmay’s founding during the 1866 cholera outbreak, its groundbreaking role as Europe’s first dedicated HIV/AIDS hospital in the late 1980s, and our continued evolution as a specialist hospital working hand in hand with the NHS.