Pastoral, spiritual and religious care, also known as chaplaincy, provides you with an opportunity to be listened to, to reflect on your experiences and, if relevant, to practise or talk about your religious faith or worldview.

This service is provided at the Hospice for patients and their loved ones, of all faiths and worldviews, through an agreement with Milton Keynes University Hospital Chaplaincy Services.

Being in a hospice can throw up a range of complex emotions. Chaplains will provide time and support for you to process your experiences in a non-judgmental and caring space. This type of care for the ‘human spirit’ is so important and helps us to reflect on our relationship to ourselves, other people and the world around us.

Chaplains are specialists in attentive listening, which can be hugely beneficial when you’re facing illness and uncertainty.

Contacting a Chaplain

A chaplain is normally available at the Hospice on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, and can be contacted Monday–Friday 8am–4pm using the details below.

You can contact the team by asking a member of staff to make a referral, by calling 01908 663780 (Hospice) or 01908 996061 (hospital), or by emailing chaplaincy@mkuh.nhs.uk

The Quiet Room

Sometimes it can be helpful to have a peaceful space where you can pray or quietly contemplate what’s happening in your life. If you would like to use our Quiet Room, within the In-Patient Unit, please ask a member of staff.