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The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service offers confidential spiritual, religious, and pastoral support to patients, relatives, carers, visitors, and staff, regardless of faith, belief, or background. You do not need to belong to a religion to access chaplaincy support. Chaplains are available to listen, offer support in times of uncertainty or distress, and help people draw on what matters most to them.
Who we support
We support:
- Patients of all faiths and none
- Family members, carers, and visitors
- Hospital staff and volunteers
Support can be helpful during times of:
- Serious illness or injury
- End of life and bereavement
- Ethical or moral concerns
- Emotional or spiritual distress
- Major life events (e.g. birth, loss, diagnosis)
What we offer
The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service provides:
- A listening ear and emotional support
- Spiritual care and pastoral support
- Faith-specific religious care where requested
- Prayer, rites, rituals, and sacraments (according to faith tradition)
- Support around end-of-life care and bereavement
- Input into ethical or complex decision-making when appropriate
All chaplaincy conversations are confidential, within the usual limits of safeguarding.
Faiths and beliefs supported
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.
How to contact us
You can ask to see a chaplain:
- By speaking to a member of ward staff
- By contacting the Chaplaincy Service directly
Out-of-hours and emergency chaplaincy support is available via the hospital switchboard.
Chaplaincy Spaces
At our Oxford Road Campus there are spaces available for reflection, prayer, or stillness.
The Multifaith Centre, Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI)
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.
Quiet Space
Situated in the Multifaith Centre, a designated quiet room available 8am-4pm.
Shabbos Room
Located on the ground floor of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH), opposite Children’s Outpatients.
Multifaith Prayer Spaces
Situated on the first floor and the fourth floor, near the Pharmacy, of the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH).
Our Services
All services are held in the Multifaith Centre in Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI).
Daily:
- Muslim Zuhr Prayer: 1pm (adjusted according to seasonal fluctuations)
Monday to Friday:
- Christian Morning Prayers: 8:30am
Tuesday:
- Roman Catholic Mass: 2:00pm
Wednesday:
- Christian Communion: 12:15pm
Friday:
- Jumu’ah: 12:15 – 12:45pm & 1:00 – 13:30pm (winter) GMT, 1:00-1:30pm & 1:40-2:10pm (summer) BST
Sunday:
- Christian Communion Service: 9:30am
- Roman Catholic Mass: 2:00pm
Support for colleagues
The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Service also offers confidential support to colleagues, including:
- One-to-one pastoral conversations
- Support following difficult incidents
- Reflective or wellbeing support
Our colleagues are welcome to contact chaplaincy directly.
Accessibility and inclusion
We are committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and respectful care for everyone. Please let us know if you have specific spiritual, religious, cultural, or accessibility needs.
Your Feedback Matters
We are committed to delivering excellence in our services. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and enhance the care we provide. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and experiences with us via the form linked below.