A stay in hospital can be a stressful and worrying time. The Chaplaincy Team, which includes Chaplains and Volunteers, is here to offer confidential support to patients, their relatives and friends, as well as those who work in the hospitals.
Our approach is open, gentle, and non-judgemental, as we seek to affirm the dignity of each individual.
The Chapel
We can offer a listening ear and, if appropriate, prayer, Holy Communion, anointing or other religious care. We seek to offer support to those of any faith or belief. The Chapel and Prayer Rooms at Blackpool Victoria Hospital are quiet places and are open to anyone to use. There is a Chaplain on-call 24 hours a day.
What do Chaplains do?
All sorts! However, our principal functions may be summarised as follows:
- To pray daily for those associated with the Trust, staff patients and visitors.
- To provide spiritual and pastoral care through visiting wards and departments.
- To act as a resource on spiritual, pastoral and cultural issues.
- To provide opportunities for worship and prayer.
- To provide links with local Churches and representatives of Faith Groups if requested.
- To provide a 24 hour on-call service for emergencies.
