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Mildmay is a specialist
NHS-partnered charitable hospital in east London.

We care for people who are not yet well enough to go home after hospital, especially those living with HIV‑related neurological conditions and people who have been homeless.

Our inpatient rehabilitation helps people with complex physical, cognitive and social needs to rebuild their health and independence.

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Patients and families

Your hospital stay and information for visitors

Welcome to Mildmay.

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We want your stay to be as comfortable and reassuring as possible. Our team will treat you with respect, keep you informed, and provide excellent, compassionate care throughout your time with us.

Your Stay at Mildmay

Hear from our staff about the work we do and the difference it makes.

Bed numbers last updated on 15 April 2026

50% of our beds are available today.

Why we report bed occupancy

We publish our bed occupancy to show that Mildmay has spare capacity the NHS could be using. Our specialist rehabilitation beds are often under‑used, even while acute NHS hospitals are under severe pressure. By being transparent about how many of our beds are filled, we want commissioners and referrers to see that we are ready to accept more appropriate referrals and provide step‑down and specialist care for people living with HIV and people experiencing homelessness.

Our Services

HIV Rehabilitation and Care

Mildmay provides specialist rehabilitation and care for patients with complex HIV and HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND), delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team. We are one of the leading centres in Europe for HAND rehabilitation.

HIV Pathway

Services for people experiencing homelessness

We provide step-down medical care and post-detox rehabilitation and stabilisation for people who are experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough, supporting recovery and helping patients move towards stable independent living.

Homeless Pathways

"Mildmay is a unique and impressive hospital. Staff provided additional support for patients, beyond clinical care. They had a detailed, holistic understanding of their patients’ lives and needs."

Professor Sir Mike Richards

The Chief Inspector of Hospitals

Care Quality Commission

Still here. Still making a difference.

In 2024, a London Overground line was named the Mildmay line in recognition of the hospital’s pioneering care for people with HIV and AIDS, its service to the LGBTQ+ community, and over 160 years of care for the people of East London. The work continues.

More about the Mildmay line

News & updates

Five Years of Learning Together: Mildmay Hospital and NOVA Medical School

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.

We're Just £1,301 Away - Britain's Generosity Has Never Mattered More!

A new report finds that six million fewer Britons gave to charity last year than a decade ago. At Mildmay Hospital, we feel the reality behind those numbers every day. Our Winter Appeal closes on 1 April, and we are just £1,301 away from our £30,000 target. If you have been thinking about giving, now is the moment it counts most. Please help us get there.

Nova Medical School Students Explore Nutrition and Sleep at Mildmay

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.

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Care Pathways