Jummah Salah in Sanctuary (Level one, opposite Ward 1E, Yellow Zone)
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Jummah Salah in Sanctuary (Level one, opposite Ward 1E, Yellow Zone)
Rainhill, Prescot L35 5DR
# Spiritual Care & Chaplaincy Services at Whiston Hospital
The Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Services at Whiston Hospital provides holistic support to patients, visitors, staff and the local community by addressing spiritual needs alongside physical and emotional care. The team recognises that spirituality extends beyond religious faith, encompassing meaning, purpose, belonging, hope and peace.
The service operates from the Sanctuary at Whiston Hospital, a dedicated multi-faith space open 24/7 for reflection and prayer. The Sanctuary houses distinct prayer areas including Hindu and Christian spaces, alongside a multi-faith prayer room, ensuring inclusive provision for diverse beliefs. The team particularly facilitates Muslim Friday Prayers (13:00-14:00) and Catholic Mass with weekly Exposition, making regular worship accessible within hospital grounds.
Led by Deputy Head of Department Chris Girvan, the team comprises eight chaplains supported by bank staff, offering one-to-one spiritual care and guidance tailored to individual needs. Services are available to anyone within the hospital community, with staff trained to facilitate conversations about what matters most to patients and visitors.
What distinguishes this service is its commitment to genuine inclusivity across faiths and secular worldviews, rather than privileging any single tradition. The Sanctuary's architecture itself—with dedicated prayer spaces for different communities—demonstrates institutional commitment to spiritual pluralism. The team's accessibility, with 24-hour availability and multiple contact routes including emergency bleeps, ensures spiritual support reaches those who need it most, whether during crisis or routine hospital visits.
The Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Services at Whiston Hospital provides holistic support to patients, visitors, staff and the local community by addressing spiritual needs alongside physical and emotional care. The team recognises that spirituality extends beyond religious faith, encompassing meaning, purpose, belonging, hope and peace.
The service operates from the Sanctuary at Whiston Hospital, a dedicated multi-faith space open 24/7 for reflection and prayer. The Sanctuary houses distinct prayer areas including Hindu and Christian spaces, alongside a multi-faith prayer room, ensuring inclusive provision for diverse beliefs. The team particularly facilitates Muslim Friday Prayers (13:00-14:00) and Catholic Mass with weekly Exposition, making regular worship accessible within hospital grounds.
Led by Deputy Head of Department Chris Girvan, the team comprises eight chaplains supported by bank staff, offering one-to-one spiritual care and guidance tailored to individual needs. Services are available to anyone within the hospital community, with staff trained to facilitate conversations about what matters most to patients and visitors.
What distinguishes this service is its commitment to genuine inclusivity across faiths and secular worldviews, rather than privileging any single tradition. The Sanctuary's architecture itself—with dedicated prayer spaces for different communities—demonstrates institutional commitment to spiritual pluralism. The team's accessibility, with 24-hour availability and multiple contact routes including emergency bleeps, ensures spiritual support reaches those who need it most, whether during crisis or routine hospital visits.
Services offered
Muslim Friday PrayersCatholic Mass and ExpositionMulti-faith Prayer Room accessBedside CommunionOne-to-one spiritual counsellingHindu prayer space accessChristian prayer space accessEmergency spiritual support