Rebuild Pathway
Specialised rehabilitation for individuals recovering from detox who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Our dedicated care helps patients regain their independence and supports them on their path to recovery.
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Mildmay is a provider in the Pan-London Substance Misuse Programme, part of the Homeless Health London partnership.
Patients who are homeless or rough sleeping and recovering from substance abuse are admitted to Mildmay following detox treatment at acute centres in London like the Addiction Clinical Care Suite for homeless people at Guy's and St. Thomas’s Hospital.
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Mildmay Hospital has a long history of offering personalised care and rehabilitation for people facing complex health issues and difficult life circumstances.
Known for our supportive and compassionate approach, we are also leaders in HIV rehabilitation.
Patients on the REBUILD Pathway receive support and expert care from a full multi-disciplinary team throughout their treatment journey, from initial referral through to discharge and aftercare.
How we help
At Mildmay, we are dedicated to helping patients rebuild their independence and motivation as they recover.
We provide high-quality, personalised post-detox care for individuals overcoming substance misuse, including drug and alcohol dependency.
Our expert clinical team uses a multidisciplinary approach that addresses medical treatment and considers each patient’s emotional and social needs.
Our holistic care is tailored to respect cultural differences and is always guided by the latest clinical standards, including those from UK guidelines, NICE, and CQC regulations. We constantly adapt to changes in national guidelines to ensure that our service is innovative and effective.
Every patient plays an active role in shaping their care plan, which is personalised to meet their specific medical, psychological, and personal needs. This approach empowers our patients, giving them a sense of ownership and a clear path toward recovery.
"Our experience and expertise mean this pathway will make a considerable contribution to economic, social and environmental wellbeing across London."
Geoff Coleman,
Mildmay's CEO
Social value
We have social value embedded into our charity's ethos, with a long history of supporting and empowering marginalised people.
Mildmay Hospital was first established in the 1860s to support vulnerable populations in the most socially deprived areas of East London and later evolved into an independent mission hospital.
Mildmay was part of the NHS from 1948 to 1982 and is now a specialist provider solely to the NHS, we remain committed to our original values, focusing on empowerment, having a positive impact on communities, and celebrating life in all its fullness for everyone in Mildmay’s care.
Mildmay has demonstrated these values time and again. We have been at the forefront of specialised HIV care since the 1980s and, since April 2020, by diversifying our services to deliver pioneering step-down and intermediate care to people who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness.
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With a strong international reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred specialised care for people living with HIV, we have broadened our scope to include homeless healthcare. We are committed to building stronger partnerships with detox and homeless health stakeholders to advance our services and positively impact the community.
Our funding
90% of funding for our patients is covered by NHS contracts and we depend on your help to secure the remainder to maintain our staffing, services and facilities.
Mildmay is a charity providing specialist services to the NHS, not an NHS or private hospital. We don't make a profit and all donations are invested in our patients, staff, services and facilities.
Help us secure the future of our UK hospital by developing our services for people who are homeless, so we can ensure equal and fair access to healthcare for all.
For more information about the clinical aspects of the REBUILD Pathway, visit our UK Hospital website.
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