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Mildmay Hospital’s 2025–26 Quality Account is now published, highlighting how we deliver specialist rehabilitation and care for people living with HIV-related conditions, and patients experiencing homelessness, substance misuse and other complex needs. Our lead NHS commissioner confirms it fairly reflects our priorities, achievements and challenges, and welcomes our continued commitment to tackling health inequalities.

On 17 June, Chief Executive Geoff Coleman represented Mildmay at the unveiling of a new community mosaic mural at South Acton station, celebrating the Mildmay line. Created by Artyface with hundreds of local residents and made possible by First Rail London and Vistry Group, the mural marks the line named after our hospital in 2024.

Last Wednesday, Rushanara Ali MP told the Prime Minister that Mildmay, where Diana, Princess of Wales made 17 visits to help break the stigma around HIV and AIDS, is at risk of closure due to NHS commissioning issues. Sir Keir Starmer called Mildmay "synonymous with extraordinary care and compassion" and committed to a meeting to address the concerns raised. With the 30th anniversary of Diana's death next year, we explain what's at stake - and why Mildmay's empty beds matter

After 18 months volunteering at Mildmay; on the wards and behind the scenes, Leo is moving on. Before he left, he wrote about what he saw: not dramatic moments, but the consistent kindness of staff who show up with genuine compassion every day. His words are a remarkable tribute to everyone at Mildmay, and a reminder of why volunteers matter to us.

Today is International Nurses Day, 12 May, Florence Nightingale's birthday. At Mildmay, our nurses are at the heart of everything we do. They work with patients living with complex health and social needs, meeting them with skill, patience, and a steady belief that everyone deserves dignity and a chance to recover. Mildmay's nursing legacy stretches back 160 years, and today we celebrate the nurses who continue that work every day. Happy International Nurses Day 2026.

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, led by the Mental Health Foundation. The 2026 theme, “Action”, highlights the importance of practical steps that support mental wellbeing in everyday life and healthcare. At Mildmay Hospital, this is something we see every day in practice. Many of our patients are recovering from complex HIV-related conditions, acquired brain injuries, neurological illness, trauma, or prolonged hospital admissions. Recovery is rarely only physical

Mildmay at BHIVA/BASHH 2026: Mildmay clinicians were proud to present pioneering work at this year’s national conference. From Dr Divyan Moodley’s research into AI-powered health education to a powerful case study on specialist HIV rehabilitation presented by our therapy teams, Mildmay continues to lead the way in clinical excellence. Read more about how we are combining technology and compassionate care to transform lives.

This week, Mildmay Hospital held a research sharing afternoon, bringing together clinical staff and guests to present new work across HIV care, speech and language therapy, and clinical education. Presentations covered dysphagia advocacy, frailty assessment in people living with HIV, and the use of AI tools in HIV education. The afternoon was supported by Gilead Sciences and included a food tasting hosted by Raj Foods Ltd.

Mildmay Hospital has secured £33,800 in charitable funding following its Winter Appeal, ensuring the continuation of vital non-NHS services including chaplaincy, rehabilitation support, and clinical training initiatives. These funds will directly enhance patient care, recovery, and wellbeing in the year ahead.

For five years, Mildmay Hospital and NOVA Medical School in Lisbon have worked together to give nutrition and dietetics students hands-on clinical experience in our HIV, homelessness and post-detox pathways. Their audits, research and service evaluations are shaping care at Mildmay, influencing international practice, and helping to train the next generation of dietitians to work with rigour and humanity.