Multifaith chaplaincy

Meeting the Spiritual and Pastoral Needs of Patients, Visitors and Staff:
  • We offer a friendly face and a listening ear.
  • We are here for everyone, for people of all Faiths and those of no Faith.
  • We seek to provide spiritual and pastoral support, appropriate to the individual needs of patients, staff and visitors.
  • We visit the wards regularly and also hold services in the hospital chapel / prayer room.
  • We are happy to talk about anything and everything.

The Chaplaincy Team

  • Chaplains of various faiths (Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh) are available for spiritual, religious and pastoral support and visit the wards
  • We offer a 24hr / 7 day a week emergency on-call service.
  • We are based in the Chaplaincy office which is situated in location C8 (above renal) at New Cross Hospital but are available to patients and staff across the Trust.
  • Please ask a member of staff to page the on-call chaplain via switchboard if you would like to talk to a chaplain

The Team seeks to:
"Take forward the holistic care of all patients, staff and visitors connected to the Trust by enabling the Spiritual and Pastoral Care of all to be met".

Our vision

The Multifaith Chaplaincy Department will be recognised and valued for its functions within the life of the Trust by all stakeholders. It will meet the Spiritual and Pastoral needs of all stakeholders; those of every and no religion, in a systematic, effective, patient-centred way.

Our agreed values include:
  • Treating everyone as an individual.
  • Being non-judgemental.
  • Maintaining confidentiality.
  • Respecting all individuals and to recognise that all human life is precious.
  • Providing privacy and dignity.
  • Recognising diversity as a strength.
  • Being inclusive of everyone irrespective of age, gender, race, culture, disability, belief or sexuality.

How to contact us

  • Direct Line: 01902 695098
  • Ask a member of staff to page the on-call Chaplain via switchboard in an emergency
  • Email: rwh-tr.chaplaincy@nhs.net

Sacred Spaces

New Cross Hospital

  • We hold regular services in the hospital chapel which is situated along the main corridor at location C4.
  • There is also multifaith prayer facility in the Chapel area for patients and visitors use. Prayer Mats and Holy Books are available.
  • There is a separate Multi Faith Prayer Room in Building 12 for staff use only.
  • The Chapel is open every day for private reflection and prayer.
  • Christian Service of Holy Communion: Sunday Morning in the Chapel at 10.00am (location C4).
  • Sikh prayers for Sarbat Da Bhalla: Thursday afternoon at 1.00pm (location C4).
  • Muslim Friday Prayers: weekly in the Multifaith Prayer Room (Ground Floor, Building 12) beginning at 1:15pm.
  • Ecumenical Midday Prayer: every weekday in the chapel.  
  • Patients can be escorted to the Chapel / Prayer Facility by volunteers, with ward staff permission.
  • Holy Communion and Prayer Resources can also be brought to the wards.

Cannock Chase Hospital

  • We hold regular services in the hospital chapel (St. Raphael’s Chapel) which is situated on Level 1.
  • There is also a multifaith prayer facility on level 2 for patients and visitors use. Prayer Mats and Holy Books are available.
  • The Chapel is open every day for private reflection and prayer.
  • Christian Service of Holy Communion: Sunday afternoon in the Chapel at 1.45pm.
  • Muslim Friday Prayers: weekly in the Prayer Room (Level 2), off the corridor from The Eye Centre, beginning at 1:00pm.
  • Patients can be escorted to the Chapel / Prayer Facility by volunteers, with ward staff permission.
  • Holy Communion & Prayer Resources can also be brought to the wards.

West Park Hospital

  • We have a multi-faith presence at West Park Hospital, available on request. For more details please ask a member of ward staff.
  • Holy Communion and Prayer Resources can also be brought to the wards