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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...

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.

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.