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On 17 June 2026, Mildmay's CEO Geoff Coleman joined First Rail London, Vistry Group and community artists Artyface at South Acton station to unveil a new mosaic mural on the Mildmay line. Made by hundreds of local residents over summer 2025, the artwork celebrates the line named after our hospital in 2024, recognising our pioneering HIV/AIDS care and over 160 years of service to east London. Read the full story on our blog.

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.

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.

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!

Guess what just arrived at Mildmay? Our very own London Overground Mildmay line roundel! A special thank you to TfL.

Today marks a historic moment for Mildmay Hospital, London's transport network and the wider community.

After the initial announcement in February, the London Overground lines will begin getting their new names from 25 November.

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

We’re already seeing the positive impact of the Mildmay line naming and how it’s helping us connect with new supporters.

We’re thrilled to announce a wonderful milestone - one of our team spotted the new Mildmay Line signage at Stratford Station this weekend.

We are excited to share that Go Jauntly has launched six brand-new walking tours to celebrate the naming of the six London Overground lines.

TfL is tasking you to let them know how the new line names inspire you through a poster illustration or a poem...

Today TfL launches a new series of ‘Mind the Gap’ podcasts about the new names of the six London Overground lines featuring Mildmay.

We're thrilled to announce Mildmay Hospital's participation in the London Transport Museum's exciting Museum Late: Pride on the Move.

We were thrilled to see the recent article in MyLondon explore the story behind the Mildmay line.

We are delighted and extremely proud to announce that the London Overground Line from Stratford to Richmond is to be named the Mildmay Line.