Chaplaincy service at DBTH
As a Trust, we recognise importance of a holistic approach to care, and the vital role of pastoral support both spiritually and emotionally. Our Chaplaincy Service is dedicated to being a compassionate presence, offering guidance and comfort to patients, families, and staff during challenging times, illness, uncertainty, hope, and grief.
Everyone’s journey is unique, and our team is committed to providing personalised support that respects diverse beliefs and values. Through one-on-one conversations, comforting rituals, or simply a listening ear, we aim to foster a sense of connection, peace, and reassurance for all those we serve during their most vulnerable moments. By listening to someone’s story, we honour their dignity.
Our chaplains come from a variety of faith backgrounds, working across our three main hospital sites:
- Doncaster Royal Infirmary (DRI)
- Bassetlaw Hospital
- Montagu Hospital
The Chaplains are employed by the Trust but also represent their own faith communities, meaning they understand both the hospital context and spiritual traditions.
What the Chaplaincy service offers
- Confidential conversations for patients, families, and staff, regardless of faith or non-faith
- Prayer and worship, through receiving prayer, a bedside blessing, or a visit to our chapels at DRI and Bassetlaw Hospital.
- For emergency or end-of-life support, an on-call chaplain is available, including bedside communion.
- Interfaith care, connecting patients with leaders from various faith traditions and humanists.
- Staff support during challenging moments or simply for a pastoral conversation.
Spaces for reflection and prayer
Chapels are available at DRI and Bassetlaw Hospital.
A quiet room is available at Montagu Hospital, accessed through a request to clinical staff.
Prayer rooms with ablution facilities are available for Muslim patients, families, and staff, at DRI and Bassetlaw Hospital. Contact a member of staff or the on-call chaplain for access.
The role of Chaplaincy within the hospital
A hospital visit is more than just a physical journey; it often delves into a person’s emotional and spiritual realms. The experiences of illness, pain, and uncertainty can evoke profound introspection, leading patients and their loved ones to grapple with significant questions about meaning, fear, grief, and hope. Some individuals find solace in discussing their thoughts and feelings, while others may prefer the comfort of quiet reflection.
To support these diverse needs, our Chaplaincy Service offers compassionate care that includes one-on-one conversations, group discussions, and moments of silence that honour each person’s unique journey. Our trained chaplains are here to listen without judgment, providing spiritual support tailored to individual beliefs and traditions. Whether it’s facilitating prayer, offering comfort during difficult times, or simply being a compassionate presence, we are dedicated to nurturing the emotional and spiritual well-being of all who enter our doors.
The Chaplaincy service is:
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A safe, non-medical space to talk or reflect
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Spiritual care rooted in respect for every person’s beliefs (or non-beliefs)
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Support in moments of crisis, loss, or transition
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Bridging connections to wider faith communities, if desired
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Helps to connect patients and family to medical staff.
Contact the Chaplaincy service
You can email the team on: dbth.chaplaincyteam@nhs.net or call the service. For Doncaster Royal Infirmary and Montagu Hospital, call: 01302 642237 For Bassetlaw Hospital, call: 01909 572846.
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