Mildmay's Winter Appeal Secures Funding to Support Patients Beyond Clinical Care

Mildmay's chaplain, Sister Bernie (right), with Mildmay staff, volunteers and students

Mildmay Hospital has secured £33,800 in charitable funding following the conclusion of the Winter Appeal.

This will go a long way to help ensure patients continue to receive not only specialist medical treatment, but the wider support that makes recovery possible.

While most of Mildmay’s clinical services are funded by the NHS, some of the most important aspects of care sit outside those contracts. These are the things that help patients feel supported, understood, and able to rebuild their lives.

As Chief Executive, Geoff Coleman explains:

“These funds allow us to provide the essential wrap-around care, from chaplaincy to rehabilitation equipment, that is vital for the long-term recovery and dignity of our patients.”

Care for the whole person

For many patients, time at Mildmay is about more than physical recovery. The hospital’s Chaplaincy service offers space for reflection, conversation, and support, whether spiritual, emotional, or simply human. It is open to everyone, regardless of faith, and is an important presence during difficult moments.

Supporting recovery in practical ways

The funding will also help provide specialist rehabilitation equipment and nutritional support. For patients recovering from complex HIV-related conditions or the effects of homelessness, these practical resources can make a real difference—helping restore strength, independence, and confidence.

Sharing knowledge, improving care

Part of the funding will support Mildmay’s Education Exchange Programme, enabling staff to work alongside colleagues at Mildmay Uganda Hospital later this year. These exchanges strengthen skills, deepen understanding, and ultimately improve care for patients in both settings.

Mildmay is sincerely grateful to everyone who supported the Winter Appeal. Their generosity helps make possible the wider care that patients rely on every day, often in ways that are not immediately visible but deeply felt.