News and updates

We were delighted to receive an email yesterday from Jian, who represents the “Chinese in the UK for NHS” campaign. They have very generously donated 1,100 masks, 25 coveralls, and 30 goggles to Mildmay Hospital to supplement our Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). We are incredibly grateful for this donation because, even when we are able to locate an available supply, of PPE, the cost of it is currently higher than anyone has ever known. “As of 29th April 2020, through pur

Please be aware that this procedure will be reviewed regularly and may change from time to time, in line with the latest Government and NHS guidelines Introduction We are requesting that you DO NOT visit for the duration of lockdown. However, in exceptional circumstances, visiting may be allowed. The visits must be negotiated beforehand, with the knowledge and consent of the nurse in charge of the unit. Visiting is at the nurse’s discretion and visitors may also be asked to l

We have been donated 10 pairs of beautiful, handmade scrubs, thanks to the amazing generosity of a group of local seamstresses making scrubs at home for the NHS and others – Scrub Hub East London. We have supplies of PPE, with more on order, but as you may know, the availability is variable. Like all hospitals, by necessity, we are getting through surprising amounts of PPE every day. Do please support Scrub Hub East London’s hard work by donating on their GoFundMe page. faceb

Mildmay Hospital needs volunteers We are now admitting patients with acute HIV-related conditions, as well as both HIV and homeless COVID-19 patients that are recovering and no longer infectious, so we are urgently looking for volunteers to support our staff and patients during this critical time. olunteers have always been central to Mildmay, giving their time, skills and expertise freely in support of our work. We need volunteers: to support our Clinical, and Estate and Fac

BBC London News has featured Mildmay accepting referrals from NHS hospitals across London of step-down patients who are recovering from COVID-19 but no longer in need of intensive care. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-52310491

To find out how Mildmay is treating patients with COVID-19, developments with our new homeless pathway, and what is happening to our HIV patients, read these Q&As by our CEO, Geoff Coleman . When did you first learn that the hospital would be used to treat COVID-19 patients and when did the first patients arrive? It was around 25 March and the first patient arrived a few days later. Could you expand on exactly how the hospital is being used to assist these COVID-19 patients a