The Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy Annual Reports

Being There

In certain times of our lives we will all face traumatic experiences. Situations that will force us to ask questions such as "What gives my life meaning? Why is this happening to me (or my wife/mother/father/child)?"

Hospital Chaplaincy helps people answer these questions for themselves. It provides a safe place for people to reflect on the journey their life has taken and offers them a perspective of the path ahead.

Delivering chaplaincy services in the current health care environment can be extremely challenging for chaplains. Patients are arriving in hospitals sicker and are staying for shorter periods than ever before. Chaplaincy has had to adapt to these circumstances to be more relevant in people's lives. Increasingly it includes being there for the support of healthcare staff too.

2005 Annual report: July 2004- June 2005 2005 Annual report
2004 Annual Report: July 2003 - June 2004 2004 Annual Report