The Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team (Chaplaincy)
Church of England, Roman Catholic, and other ministers serve both hospital sites.
Local ministers, and religious leaders of other faiths are available to visit also visit both hospitals on a regular basis.
We endeavour to have a member of the Team always on-call. The on-call chaplain can be contacted at any time via the Hospital Switchboards. The Team is available all staff, patients and visitors, irrespective of religious affiliation or belief.
Volunteer Team Members
We have a team of dedicated Ward Visitors who visit our wards regularly. Each volunteer is trained to visit patients in a sensitive and appropriate way to listen and to offer pastoral support. They are managed by the Head of Pastoral Care and Voluntary Services Manager.
Spiritual Needs
Spiritual care encompasses psychological, emotional, social and pastoral support, as well as trying to meet religious needs. The provision of spiritual care is a multi-disciplinary responsibility and the Pastoral Care Team is glad to work alongside other members of staff in seeking to address these issues. The Team is always happy and available to offer help and support.
Bereavement Care
The Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team works in close liaison with the Palliative Care Team and the Bereavement Office, and a Bereavement Café runs each week at St Peter’s hospital, further details of this can be obtained from the Pastoral and Spiritual Care Team on 01932 723324.
