We understand that coming to hospital can be a difficult and emotional time for lots of people. If you are facing a time of illness, uncertainty or change you can meet with a member of our friendly Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team who can provide emotional, pastoral and spiritual support, as well as a listening ear when you need it the most.
If you would like to speak to, or would like to have a visit from a Chaplain, please ask either a member of the nursing staff, ring the hospital Switchboard on 01625 421000 or call the Chaplaincy Co-ordinator on 01625 661618 and they will make contact with a Chaplain on your behalf to arrange a visit.
For non-urgent referrals, there is also the option to email one of the team via
ecn-tr.chaplaincyteam@nhs.net or via telephone on 01625 661862.
Our hospital Chaplains offer confidential, spiritual, religious and pastoral care to patients, their carers, visitors and staff, of all faiths, beliefs, religions and non- religions.
The Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team also provide a 24/7 emergency service for end of life situations or for people who are experiencing extreme distress. If you think your need is urgent please talk to a member of staff who will make appropriate enquiries. While we will make every effort to visit end of life patients, please note that an out of hours Chaplain is not always guaranteed.
St Luke's Chapel can be located on the ground floor, turning right from the main entrance after the Outpatients department.
The Chapel is open through the day and may be used for prayer, worship, mediation or quiet time. There is also a quiet room that can be used throughout the day for quiet reflection. The Chapel closes at 9pm, however access can be arranged if required by speaking to a member of security staff.
Our Multi-faith prayer room is also located on the ground floor, turning right from the Outpatients corridor, directly opposite the Main Entrance.
The prayer room is equipped with prayer mats, foot washing facilities and is a welcoming space for people across a diverse range of faiths.
For access to the Multi-faith prayer room, please speak to a member of staff. The facility is available for use 24/7.
There are a number of opportunities for prayer and attendance at formal services which are held in St Luke's Chapel for patients, their carers, visitors and staff. If you are a patient and you would like to attend at one of services, speak to the nursing staff and (subject to being well enough to attend) they will arrange for a Volunteer to collect you.
Patients who are unable to attend the Chapel may receive Holy Communion at their bedside, on the ward during the week. Please speak to the nursing staff or ask the staff to ring and speak to a Chaplain on your behalf.
There are a number of services held throughout the year in St Luke's Chapel.
A Roman Catholic Mass is generally held on a Friday afternoon in the Chapel at 1pm.
We also offer a Service of Light on Mondays at noon. This is a candle lighting service in remembrance of patients who have passed away during the last week. The service is Christian worship in the Chapel, to which all are welcome and usually lasts approximately 15 minutes.
An annual Harvest Festival and a Christmas Service is carried out in our Chapel, please contact a member of the team for more information.
On occasions, there may be the need for a service to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstance, we apologise in advance for any inconvenience that this may cause you.
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