Mildmay admitted the first of its new patients in April, many of whom had been struck down by the coronavirus while living on the streets. (Image: PHILIP COBURN) (Image: PA)Mildmay's first cohort of homeless patients were treated for the worst of their Covid-19 infections in an acute hospital. "The new patients are not enormously different from what we used to see during the HIV days," Dr Rackstraw continued. When it started its work as a HIV hospital Mildmay had to offer holistic care in the broadest sense. "Mildmay’s decision to go into HIV care in 1988 was greeted by many with horror, and some supporters turned away.

Source: Daily Mirror June 24, 2020 14:31 UTC