{"id":208,"date":"2018-02-06T13:33:17","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T13:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/mri\/chaplaincy-service\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:45:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:45:58","slug":"chaplaincy-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/mri\/patients-visitors\/chaplaincy-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<section>\n                                <div class=\"c-page-contents\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"c-page-contents__title-heading\">Page Contents<\/h2>\n                                    <ol class=\"c-page-contents__list c-page-contents__two-col\">\n                                    <li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#who\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Who We Support<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#what\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">What We Offer<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#faiths\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Faiths and Beliefs Supported<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#contact\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">How to Contact Us<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#emergency\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Out-of-hours and Emergency Chaplaincy Support<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#spaces\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Chaplaincy Spaces<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#services\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Our Services<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#colleagues\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Support for Colleagues<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#accessibility\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Accessibility and Inclusion<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li><li class=\"c-page-contents__list-item\">\n\n                     <a href=\"#feedback\" class=\"c-page-contents__list-item-link\">Your Feedback Matters<\/a>\n\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ol>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                        <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;who&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Who We Support<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>We support:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Patients of all faiths and none<\/li>\n<li>Family members, carers, and visitors<\/li>\n<li>Hospital colleagues and volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Support can be helpful during times of:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Serious illness or injury<\/li>\n<li>End of life and bereavement<\/li>\n<li>Ethical or moral concerns<\/li>\n<li>Emotional or spiritual distress<\/li>\n<li>Major life events (e.g. birth, loss, diagnosis)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;what&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What We offer<\/h2>\n<h3>The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service provides:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A listening ear and emotional support<\/li>\n<li>Spiritual care and pastoral support<\/li>\n<li>Faith-specific religious care where requested<\/li>\n<li>Prayer, rites, rituals, and sacraments (according to faith tradition)<\/li>\n<li>Support around end-of-life care and bereavement<\/li>\n<li>Input into ethical or complex decision-making when appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Spiritual care boxes, which include religious books, Quran Cubes, and other religious items. These are available in every ward and can be requested through the ward staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All chaplaincy conversations are <strong>confidential<\/strong>, within the usual limits of safeguarding.[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;faiths&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Faiths and Beliefs Supported<\/h2>\n<p>Our chaplaincy team includes chaplains from a range of faith traditions and works closely with local faith leaders and communities. We aim to support people of all religions, beliefs, and none, and can arrange faith-specific support where required.[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;contact&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"c-highlight c-highlight--bordered\">\n    <\/p>\n<h2>How to Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>You can ask to see a chaplain:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By speaking to a member of ward staff<\/li>\n<li>By contacting the Chaplaincy Service directly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Phone:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3910\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-291x300.png\" alt=\"Graphic of a ringing phone in blue bubble\" width=\"165\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-60x62.png 60w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1.png 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel: 0161 276 8792\">0161 276 8792<\/a><br \/>\nBetween 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday<\/p>\n<p>A voicemail facility is available outside of these hours and your call will be returned by the end of the next working day.<\/p>\n<h3>Email:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3911\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Email2-291x300.png\" alt=\"Graphic of the email icon in purple bubble\" width=\"165\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Email2-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Email2-60x62.png 60w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Email2.png 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:chaplain@mft.nhs.uk\">chaplain@mft.nhs.uk<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;emergency&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"c-highlight c-highlight--bordered\">\n    <\/p>\n<h2>Out-of-hours and Emergency Chaplaincy Support<\/h2>\n<p>Out-of-hours and emergency chaplaincy support (end of life, last rites, palliative care, major incident, neonatal death) is available via the hospital switchboard.<\/p>\n<h3>Phone:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3910\" src=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-291x300.png\" alt=\"Graphic of a ringing phone in blue bubble\" width=\"165\" height=\"170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1-60x62.png 60w, https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/app\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/12\/Phone1.png 392w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel: 0300 330 9444\">0300 330 9444<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;spaces&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Chaplaincy Spaces<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<p>At our Oxford Road Campus there are spaces available for reflection, prayer, or stillness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>The Multifaith Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)<\/h3>\n<p>Our dedicated space for prayer and reflection, accommodating various religious practices. It is situated near Entrance 2 of Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI), next to Costa Coffee, opposite the PALS office.<\/p>\n<h3>Quiet Space<\/h3>\n<p>Situated in the Multifaith Centre, a designated quiet room available 8am-4pm.<\/p>\n<h3>Shabbos Room<\/h3>\n<p>Located on the ground floor of the Royal Manchester Children\u2019s Hospital (RMCH), opposite Children\u2019s Outpatients.<\/p>\n<h3>Multifaith Prayer Spaces<\/h3>\n<p>Situated on the first floor and the fourth floor, near the Pharmacy, of the Royal Manchester Children\u2019s Hospital (RMCH).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;services&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Our Services<\/h2>\n<p>All services are held in the Multifaith Centre in Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI).[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"c-highlight \">\n    <\/p>\n<h4>Daily:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Muslim Zuhr Prayer: 1pm (adjusted according to seasonal fluctuations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Monday to Friday:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian Morning Prayers: 8:30am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Tuesday:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Roman Catholic Mass: 2:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Wednesday:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Christian Communion: 12:15pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Friday:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Jumu\u2019ah: 12:15 &#8211; 12:45pm &amp; 1:00 &#8211; 13:30pm (winter) GMT, 1:00-1:30pm &amp; 1:40-2:10pm (summer) BST<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Sunday:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Roman Catholic Mass: 2:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;colleagues&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Support for Colleagues<\/h2>\n<p>The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service also offers confidential support to colleagues, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One-to-one pastoral conversations<\/li>\n<li>Support following difficult incidents<\/li>\n<li>Reflective or wellbeing support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our colleagues are welcome to contact chaplaincy directly.[\/vc_column_text]<a class=\"c-jump-link no-print\" href=\"#main\">\n    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"10\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 10\">\n        <polygon points=\"8.889 0 0 8.701 1.327 10 8.889 2.597 16.451 10 17.778 8.701 8.889 0\" style=\"fill:#005eb8\"\/>\n    <\/svg><span>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[vc_separator border_width=&#8221;7&#8243; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;accessibility&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Accessibility and Inclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and respectful care for everyone. 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