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Stay up-to-date on Mildmay’s latest news and ways to support our work.


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 23


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 22


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 12


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 11


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 8


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 5


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 28


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 27


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 13


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 7


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 31


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 27
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