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Handmade thank-you cards from our patients now brighten Mildmay’s reception—small, creative gestures expressing deep gratitude for the care they’ve received. These thoughtful tokens reflect the compassion at the heart of our work and the hope of new beginnings. Help us keep making this possible.

Mildmay’s Consultant Psychiatrist, Rahul Bhattacharya, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to mark a personal milestone. His successful summit of Africa’s highest peak reflects a remarkable personal achievement alongside a demanding professional career in mental health.

On Princess Diana’s birthday, we remember her extraordinary compassion and her seventeen visits to Mildmay. At a time of fear and stigma, Diana’s kindness and courage helped transform public attitudes to HIV and AIDS. Her legacy continues to inspire our mission of dignity, compassion, and care without judgement. Help us continue Diana’s legacy of compassion. Support Mildmay’s work with people living with complex HIV. Donate Now

Ruth Sims CBE, former matron and chief executive, returned to Mildmay this week. Her leadership helped shape our response to HIV and our international programmes in the 1980s and ‘90s. Her visit offered the team a moment to celebrate our progress and ongoing commitment to patient care.

Mildmay Hospital celebrated 40 years since its re-establishment as a charity with a joyful gathering of staff, volunteers, and patients. The event featured a buffet lunch, music, and joyous appreciation for the hospital’s pioneering HIV care and unique community spirit.

Mildmay is proud to attend the 27th National HIV Nurses Association Conference, where our specialist team is sharing insights on complex HIV care, safeguarding, and rehabilitation. As we mark our 40th anniversary, we continue to champion holistic, person-centred care for people living with HIV and neurocognitive challenges. Read more about our involvement and the future of HIV nursing.

A new study from UWE Bristol, exploring the experiences of older Black African and Caribbean people living with HIV, is recruiting volunteers for a lived-experience advisory panel.

Today at Mildmay Hospital, we celebrate Eid al-Adha with our Muslim patients and colleagues. Our Chaplaincy Team marked the occasion with thoughtful gestures, honouring this time of faith, reflection, and community. At Mildmay, we recognise the importance of spiritual care and inclusivity in supporting every member of our hospital family. Eid Mubarak from all of us.

A breakthrough in HIV research was reported today, which offers a hopeful step toward a possible cure. Researchers in Melbourne have developed a new way to reveal hidden HIV in white blood cells using mRNA technology. At Mildmay, we continue to support those living with HIV while cheering on every step forward in the global effort to find a cure.

Mildmay Hospital celebrates Dietitian Week (June 2-6) with internal events for patients/staff. Our Dietetics Team is hosting workshops on sugar/salt, allergens, and hydration, empowering our community with health knowledge. We're proud to invest in wellbeing and showcase dietetics' positive impact daily.