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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.

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.

Dietetic students from Nova Medical School, Lisbon, have just completed their international internship at Mildmay with a project exploring how nutritional interventions may support better sleep in patients undergoing complex rehabilitation. Their work highlights the importance of evidence-informed, patient-centred care and Mildmay’s role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Mildmay’s Senior Specialist Dietitian, Kattya Mayre-Chilton, has been formally recognised by NHS England for her contribution to a national e-learning programme on Nutrition and HIV. Her specialist input, drawn from clinical practice at Mildmay Hospital, is helping support high-quality, evidence-based HIV care 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...

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.

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.

Mildmay Hospital's Dietetics team achieved significant research milestones in 2024. At the highly competitive British Dietetics Association Symposium, 4 abstracts were accepted, with one of our students winning 'Best Abstract' for pioneering work on low-carbon hospital menus. This underscores our commitment to sustainable patient care and advancing evidence-based dietetic practise. Mildmay continues to contribute valuable insights to the wider healthcare community. Discover t

We're enhancing patient care with a new heated food delivery cabinet. Patients now receive a tailored meal to meet their specific needs...

Mildmay once again has hosted NOVA Medical School students from Lisbon for UK internships, continuing our valuable partnership.