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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.

Mildmay Hospital celebrated 40 years since its re-establishment as a charity with a joyful gathering of staff, volunteers, and patients. The event featured a buffet lunch, music, and heartfelt appreciation for the hospital’s pioneering HIV care and unique community spirit.

We’re thrilled to announce a generous £3,100 donation from TfL’s OUTbound Colleague Network, raised through their special edition Pride Roundel Pin Badge celebrating Mildmay’s legacy in HIV care and LGBTQIA+ support. This gift honours our shared history and supports our work with people living with complex health needs. Huge thanks to OUTbound and Vice Chair Alex Garnett-Scherer for their incredible support!

A recent report highlights a deeply troubling reality: many Black people living with HIV are not receiving the care they need and deserve in primary care settings in England.

While sorting through our archives this week, we came across a touching article from Hello! Magazine titled “Prince Harry Carries on Mum’s Work" featuring Harry's official visit to open the new Mildmay Hospital building in 2015.

It’s never been easier to test for HIV. From Monday 10 February, we're calling on people across the country to test.

Every February, LGBT+ History Month offers an important opportunity to celebrate the diverse lives of LGBTQIA+ people and raise awareness.

Mildmay’s role during the 1980s AIDS crisis is preserved in the National HIV Story Trust Archive at the London Archives.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that encourages people everywhere to give back.

Mildmay has had a presence at the BHIVA conferences for many years, showcasing our expertise in supporting people living with HIV.

Rock and roll legend Sir Cliff Richard OBE and celebrated broadcaster Roger Royle reflect on their enduring support for Mildmay.

A former donor recently got back in touch to learn more about the progress of a young man that he had met and supported in Uganda.

Today, we want to highlight the Find Your Four campaign, a valuable resource for people living with HIV.

Stan Blacklock grew up in a farming family in the rural beauty of the Caldbeck fells in Cumbria but his life took an unexpected turn...

A team from Mildmay Hospital is attending the British HIV Association (BHIVA) 3-day Spring Conference at the ICC Birmingham.

Your generosity allows us to provide essential services and facilities for the vulnerable people entrusted to our care.

Carol Anne's dedication to improving care for people living with HIV/AIDS is truly inspiring.

We're reaching out to anyone who worked at Mildmay from 1985 to 1999 – during Mildmay’s pioneering work in caring for people with HIV/AIDS.

National HIV Testing Week is a campaign to promote regular testing in England, particularly among groups most affected by HIV...

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt - a unique historical document - is now digitised and accessible online through Google Arts & Culture