Chaplains & Spiritual care

Each of the three Pilgrims Hospices has its own chaplain who is the main provider of spiritual care on the ward, in the day hospice and sometimes in the community. In addition to this, a wide variety of hospice staff are sensitive to the spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Chaplains are available to all patients and their carers whether they adhere to religious beliefs and practices or not. They also lead regular worship in the chapels and administer prayers and sacraments at the bedside when requested. While you are in the hospice a chaplain will probably visit you, and will be available for you to talk to about anything you wish. They could also arrange a visit by a leader from your own church or religious tradition if you would like them to.

Each hospice has its own chapel, which is always open and available for patients and visitors. Each of these provides a beautiful space for quiet prayer, meditation or reflection as well as the services, which take place on Sundays for ward patients and carers and, for day hospice patients, during the week.

Pilgrims Hospice chaplains are members of the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains and work to its Standards and Code of Conduct.

Please read Pilgrims' Spiritual Care Policy for more information.