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Today we light the fifth candle at the heart of the Advent wreath—a simple symbol of light, hope, and new beginnings. To our friends, patients, families, supporters, partners, and colleagues—near and far—thank you. Your kindness, courage, and generosity help us bring dignity, care, and connection to people who need it most. May this season bring you peace, good health, and moments of joy, and may the year ahead be bright for us all.

We wish you all a happy Christmas as we reflect on 40 years since Mildmay’s rebirth as an independent charity, and we look ahead with purpose. From developing new patient pathways at Mildmay Hospital to preparing our new Uganda Health Programme, we remain committed to dignity, specialist care and partnership, made possible by the support of our community.

Peace is not passive; it is the work of reconciliation, the courage to forgive, the choice to listen. Here at Mildmay and beyond, we ask for hearts that can be gentled by grace, transformed for the situations we face, and committed to peace-making in word and deed. As we light the fourth candle, we receive Christ’s peace and become instruments of it.

Physiotherapy students at Mildmay Hospital rated their placements 8.7/10, reflecting the high quality of supervision, hands-on clinical learning, and multidisciplinary teamwork. These placements give students practical skills, confidence, and experience in a specialist hospital setting, preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We have a favourite hymn at Mildmay we sing during our lunchtime service, accompanied by the guitar and lots of noisy instruments ! It is called, “I woke up this morning with joy in my heart”, This hymn is sung over and over again by many vulnerable people who have been challenged and battered by whatever life has thrown at them.

Hospital flu cases in England jumped 55% week-on-week, filling wards with acutely unwell - often older - patients who can’t be safely discharged, including those experiencing homelessness. The resulting bed blocking delays A&E flow and elective surgeries. Mildmay can provide safe step‑down, stabilisation, and rehabilitation to enable timely discharge and ease pressure across the NHS.

Mildmay’s dietetics team and student interns shone at the 2025 BDA Research Symposium, presenting six abstracts on food waste, allergy safety, and nutrition in vulnerable groups. Their work shows how evidence and practical improvements translate into better patient care. Read the full story...

At Mildmay, we reflect on the idea of ‘waiting’, of preparing for the great feast of Christmas.

Kevin recently shared his journey from addiction and homelessness to sobriety after stabilisation and rehabilitation at Mildmay Hospital. Wanting to encourage others undergoing recovery, he gave a powerful testimonial to an audience of fellow patients and our staff. Mildmay’s REBUILD Pathway provides a safe, structured post-detox setting with compassionate care, helping people rebuild their lives. Read Kevin’s story, in his own words.

Mildmay attended the BHIVA Autumn Conference 2025, joining clinicians and community leaders to explore the latest developments in HIV care, global funding challenges and new clinical insights. Our team also shared updates on Mildmay’s specialist services and our growing international partnership in Uganda. Read more about the key themes and our role at this year’s event.

Double the difference you make this Giving Tuesday (2 Dec 2025). From 1–7 Dec, Hands On Payroll Giving will match new or increased Payroll Giving donations (up to £30) and you’ll be entered into a £1,000 prize draw. Your tax‑efficient gift from pay helps Mildmay provide specialist care for people living with HIV and those experiencing homelessness. Find out more...

Our Winter Appeal launches today. We’re aiming to raise £30,000 to protect the vital care Mildmay provides for people facing HIV, neurocognitive illness and homelessness. Your support will fund chaplaincy, rehabilitation and essential patient services this winter. Please give what you can to help us care for those with nowhere else to turn.

We prepare for God’s homecoming by becoming at home in ourselves. Advent begins with Hope: humility and self-acceptance - not complacency - unraveling interior knots to welcome light. The wreath’s evergreens and candles mark a journey through Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love, guiding reflective practice - scripture, song, and service - toward compassionate action and readiness to brighten the world.

This World AIDS Day, Mildmay stands for Solidarity and Care. We honour lives lost and fight persistent stigma while delivering specialist care for complex needs such as Neurocognitive Disorders and homelessness. Support our Winter Appeal goal of £30,000 to safeguard essential services like Chaplaincy and core patient support. Every gift strengthens our foundation and drives our Uganda partnership.

On Thanksgiving Day, Mildmay recognised the dedication of our wonderful volunteers with a celebratory lunch, short presentation of token gifts, and music led by our friend Dominic with Dr Ben. Our volunteers’ support is integral to our work. As Christmas approaches and World AIDS Day nears, we honour lives, recognise progress and renew our commitment to compassionate, inclusive HIV care. Thank you to all our volunteers.

This year’s World AIDS Day Red Run brought thousands of people together in a cold, wet, but incredibly inspiring show of solidarity. The event raised over £216,000 for 31 HIV charities, with Team Mildmay contributing our highest total yet. A day full of love and community, honouring the heroes who shaped the HIV movement and reminding us how much we can achieve together.

Mildmay has donated vital rehabilitation and clinical equipment to our trusted partners at PhysioNet for urgent shipment to Ukraine. This consignment provides dignity and mobility where it's urgently needed near war-affected areas. Made possible by the compassionate teamwork of our staff, this action reflects the Mildmay way. It also deepens our partnership with PhysioNet as we start shaping new health programmes in Uganda.

We welcomed two final‑year MSc Dietetics students from King’s College London for a three‑week placement at Mildmay. Their project delivered a patient‑focused recipe book - nutritious, budget‑friendly, convenient, and easy to follow - with a digital download coming soon. They also joined life skills, debate groups, and MDT meetings, and reflected on building deeper empathy through conversations with patients.

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.

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.