We also deliver life-saving health programmes and clinical training in east Africa. From our origins in the East End during the cholera outbreaks of the 1860s, Mildmay has always stood for care, dignity, and hope for those who need it most. From our first purpose-built hospital in Shoreditch in 1892 to today, we’ve always been a part of London’s changing health landscape. For nearly 40 years, we’v
e led the way in specialist HIV care - pioneering treatment and rehabilitation when few others would. And today, we continue to support people living with HIV and complex health conditions, while also offering life-changing care to those who are homeless and recovering from illness or injury. Since 1998, Mildmay has also had a huge impact overseas, delivering healthcare services to those in greatest need. We continue to support our local NGOS in Kenya and Uganda. In 2020, we began a ground-breaking service in the UK, providing step-down stabilisation and rehabilitation for people who are homeless or rough-sleeping and recuperating from illness or injury.In 2022, we launched our REBUILD Pathway - an innovative residential programme for people recovering post-detox and stabilising their lives. And in 2024, our legacy of HIV care and support for LGBTQ+ communities was recognised: one of London’s six Overground railway lines was named The Mildmay line - a symbolic tribute not only to our work, but also to the courage and commitment of all NHS staff past and present.
2025 marks 40 years since Mildmay was reborn as an independent charity following closure as an NHS 'cottage hospital' in the early 1980s. We’re still here, still healing, and still fighting for a future where no one is left behind. Follow us to stay connected, hear the stories that matter, and see the difference your support makes. Donate today to help us continue this vital work.
