Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Equality of service derives from Equality of ProvisionsEnsuring equality of access for all patients, staff, families, and carers - regardless of their religion or belief
Workforce Development
The health of the NHS is the health of its people Supporting the development of pastoral, spiritual, and religious staff and volunteers through training and CPD
Authorisation and Endorsement
Training Faith & Belief professionals to NHS approved Standards Enhancing quality assurance through clear and transparent endorsement processesPerspectives, Our Faith & Belief Traditions
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NHS Pastoral Support making a real difference ...
“I was feeling very lonely, and didn’t have anyone to talk to because my English isn’t very good, but when I saw this lady – who spoke to me in Panjabi, I felt uplifted. She explained to me that she was a Sikh Chaplain and who visits people in hospital to see how they are doing and to offer support. We spoke for a long time and she really listened and cared. I asked her to tell the staff that I am a vegetarian and do not eat meat, which includes no eggs nor fish.”
Quote from Patient - Sikh Hospital Chaplaincy
I was somewhat surprised, and rather delighted as it turned out, to be approached by a Buddhist Chaplain while recovering in hospital. I had no idea there were Buddhist Chaplains in the NHS!
I asked if the chaplain could offer some meditation practice and, despite our different Buddhist backgrounds, we sat and practised together. I was left with a deep sense of peace and the meeting had helped me to find the confidence to face the next challenging steps in my recovery.
Buddhist Patient in an Acute Trust setting