# Jummah Salah In Faith Centre

The Chaplaincy service at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Trust operates the Jummah Salah In Faith Centre, providing spiritual, religious and pastoral support to patients, families and staff across multiple hospital locations. This inclusive service welcomes people of all faiths and none, recognising that hospital admission can be a disorientating and unsettling experience requiring emotional and spiritual care.

The team offers non-judgemental listening, pastoral support and a safe space for people to discuss concerns during their hospital stay. Chaplains respect individual beliefs and provide faith-specific religious support where needed—including bedside rituals like Holy Communion—whilst remaining sensitive to those with no religious affiliation. The service demonstrates particular commitment to inclusivity, actively supporting people regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or cultural background.

At the Royal Derby Hospital, the Faith Centre operates weekdays 9am–5pm and features separate spaces for women alongside multi-faith facilities. The service maintains chaplain presence Monday to Friday during office hours across all three hospital locations, with on-call emergency chaplain support available outside these times via the hospital switchboard.

What distinguishes this chaplaincy is its explicit commitment to meeting patients where they are spiritually—offering meaningful support whether individuals seek faith-based ritual or simply require someone to listen. The provision of dedicated quiet spaces across multiple hospital sites and flexible accessibility options reflects understanding that spiritual care needs extend beyond traditional religious observance.