We are The Christie magazine March 2025 Staff edition

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Spiritual care at The Christie: here to support you At The Christie, we understand that cancer treatment can be challenging – not just physically, but emotionally too. Our spiritual care team offers a welcoming support service for patients, families, and staff, regardless of faith or belief.

The team is made up of chaplains from different religions, with access to a wider network of representatives from other faiths and non-religious backgrounds. Whether through prayer, spiritual guidance, or simply someone to talk to – the chaplaincy team provides advice and comfort with open arms to anyone who needs support. The service operates from department 57 on the Withington site, where quiet spaces for reflection are available. The chapel and Muslim prayer room are open 24/7, while the multi-faith room is available from 8am to 4pm. Spiritual resources, including rosaries, prayer mats, scriptures, mindfulness literature, and access to the Shabbat kitchen, are also available on request.

The role of chaplains at The Christie Each of us has a spiritual life that needs to be nurtured, though what that looks like is as unique as we are. For some, faith plays a key role in their resilience, while others find spiritual connection through music, literature, nature, meditation, or art.

Chaplains at The Christie recognise this diversity and help patients stay connected to what gives them strength, even when they are far from home, loved ones, or their places of worship.

“The role of a chaplain is, in essence, to walk alongside patients and staff, assisting them. We care for their needs, which keeps a person grounded in who they are at their very core”

Reverend Andrew Bradley, Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Coordinator with Fiona Jenkinson, nurse and chaplain.

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