The experience of coming to hospital may cause many different emotions for patients, relatives, carers and friends and you may feel that you would like someone to talk to in confidence.
The Chaplaincy team provide spiritual, religious and pastoral support for everyone of all faiths and beliefs: Care is provided by a diverse team of chaplains, pastoral carers and volunteers: Non-religious beliefs, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and Sikh faiths.
Chaplains and pastoral carers offer accepting, confidential, non-judgmental care. We do not promote a particular agenda, but seek to meet people where they are. We have time to sit, listen and simply be, with people at a time of need. Chaplains are available to talk through the core concerns which affect us all as human beings.
In a busy hospital, you may need time for reflection in a place that is peaceful and quiet. Throughout the Trust there are prayer and quiet rooms for use by everyone and these are available twenty-four hours a day. In addition to our three historic chapels at St James’ Hospital, LGI and Chapel Allerton, and the modern space on level 1 in Bexley Wing, there are quiet rooms and prayer spaces located in different parts of the buildings. For full details contact the Chaplaincy office on 0113 206 5935 or email [email protected]
Chaplains and pastoral carers are available to provide:
- A listening ear
- Support in exploring the personal issues that hospital often raises: such as feelings of vulnerability and loss of control; or concerns around important relationships, meaning, and hope
- Help to mark significant moments through words and actions
- Prayer (general, specific for example, before operations, end of life prayers)
- Sacramental and religious care; Holy Communion, anointing, pastoral care, emergency baptisms
- Naming and blessing services for babies
- Emergency relationship blessings
- Liaise with local faith leaders on your behalf, when requested
- Support for your faith/spiritual needs and beliefs
- Access to religious literature (Holy Bible, Noble Qur’an, Bhagwat Gita, Guru Granth Sahib and other materials)
We have chaplains on call all day and night. In an emergency, nursing staff will contact them through the switchboard.
Email Us: [email protected]
During the week the Chaplaincy provides various opportunities for prayer and worship with others.
For full details contact the Chaplaincy office on 0113 206 5935 or email [email protected]
The Chaplaincy Service is based at both St James’s Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
Chaplains also attend patients at Chapel Allerton Hospital.
St James’s office Telephone: (0113) 206 5935
LGI office Telephone: (0113) 392 2914