Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care

Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care

Patient and Carer Information

Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care

The Chaplains are there for everyone, of all faiths and beliefs or none, whose lives bring them into contact with the Trust. 

Whether you are a patient, relative or carer, or a member of staff - we are there for you, to offer pastoral, emotional spiritual and religious care, wherever you are in the hospitals or in the Community.

What are we there for? 

Sometimes coming into hospital or a community setting, whether as a patient, relative or carer or even as a member of staff can be difficult, and you may need someone to support you. Chaplains are there for times such as these. We can visit all Trust sites by arrangement.

Where are we? 

The Prayer Rooms and Chapel are always open for a quiet space or prayer. 

Prayer Rooms and Chapel

The Chapel and Multi- Faith Prayer Rooms are provided for staff, patients, and visitors to use at any time.  We hope that in these, may be found a place to weep, a place to rejoice, a place to recollect in love and stillness, a place to pray and a haven for all who seek peace, understanding and comfort. 

Multi-Faith Prayer Room. 

The Chapel at Wigan Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

Multi-Faith Prayer Room at Leigh Infirmary.      

Multi-Faith Prayer Room at Wrightington Hospital

How to contact the Chaplains 

Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be contacted either directly or through a member of staff. 

If you would like to speak to a chaplain, please leave a message 

01942 822324 or 822314 and a chaplain will get back to you as soon as possible, although it might not be the same day.  Alternatively, you could email us on Chaplaincy.SpiritualCare@wwl.nhs.uk 

In an emergency the chaplains can be paged via the hospital switchboard, telephone: 01942 244000.

A Prayer

O God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change.

The courage to change the things that I can.

And the wisdom to know the difference.