How to access this service
You can refer yourself:
- visiting the chapel
- calling the chapel on 01228 814090
- contacting the main switchboard to ask to speak to a chaplain (24 hour 7 day per week provision)
- emailing chaplaincy@ncic.nhs.uk
Service locations
- Chapel on First floor of Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, (24 hour access)
- Chapel on Third floor of West Cumberland Hospital
- Pastoral Care Table in Atrium of Cumberland Infirmary Monday to Friday 10am to 8pm
- Pastoral Care Table in Atrium of West Cumberland Hospital between 10am to 2pm
- At present Sunday services and Seasonal services are suspended within the Hospital properties due to Covid restrictions
- Pause for Thought sessions in each of the Chapels at Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital
- Communion can be offered at bedside
- Prayer and readings can be offered at bedside
- Regular pastoral visits to patients by both Chaplains and Chaplaincy Volunteers
- Muslim Friday prayers (prayer mats and prayer books available
- Christian / Muslim use of prayer room
- Services for Hindu and other faith believers can be offered
- Monthly baby funerals
- Annual memorial services
- Patient and Staff funerals as requested
- Wedding blessings
