A stay in hospital can be a worrying experience, both emotionally and spiritually. We offer care, comfort and support to all.
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Support we offer
We are here for everyone; patients, relatives and staff. Pastoral and spiritual care is available to everyone, no matter what faith or beliefs are held. We respond to any who ask for us. We also have a group of trained and supervised volunteers who visit the wards on a regular basis. If patients cannot easily get to the chapel services, then arrangements for them to receive bedside communion can be made.
We offer:
- a listening ear at a time of difficulty or crisis
- a space to talk about life, purpose or the meaning of things
- pastoral counselling
- support if you wish to practice your faith or spiritual tradition
- contact with representatives of other faith communities
- prayer support.
Contact the chaplaincy
Telephone: 01284 713771
Email: info.chaplaincy@wsh.nhs.uk
Reverend Canon Rufin Emmanuel, lead chaplain: 01284 713486
Reverend Stephen Griffiths, deputy lead chaplain: 01284 712704
Roman Catholic Priests are also available on request, please speak to the chaplaincy team.
The chaplains are on duty Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm
Where to find us
The Chapel located on the ground floor of West Suffolk Hospital. It is open 24/7 and includes a multi-faith space, for prayer and worship for all faith groups.
For the Muslim community we offer WUDU washing facilities, a separate area for female prayers, and prayer mats.
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