Hereford County Hospital
The Hospital Chaplaincy Team provides pastoral and religious support to patients, their families and staff.
The Chaplaincy is open for visitors from 7am to 8pm daily. To contact the Chaplain please ask a member of ward staff or telephone the Hospital switchboard on 01432 355444.
The Church of England Hospital Chaplain Leader is the Revd Philip Roberts.
Email: philip.roberts@wvt.nhs.uk
Switchboard: 01432 355444
Office: 01432 364139 (answerphone)
When did you start this role?
I completed 40 years in the NHS on 1 July this year.
What are some of the challenges and joys of the job?
The challenges are self evident. Supporting patients and their families when they are faced with news that will mean loss and grief for them.The joys are seeing patients restored in health.
Lastly, how does your faith influence your role as a Chaplain?
The Christian faith brings hope in times of despair and strength to keep going.
Stonebow Psychiatric Unit: Revd Charles Stubbings Tel: 07768 751570
Roman Catholic Chaplain: Fr. Patrick Lobo Tel: 07922 323603
Calls for a priest out-of-hours are directed to the patient's own parish priest. All wards and departments have a contact list.
The Chapel is open during the day, and service times are listed on the notice board.
Guidance for visiting ministers and faith leaders.
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
If you would like to speak to one of the Chaplains then the contact details can be found below.
The Hospital Chapels are open 24/7 for the use of patients, staff and visitors and provide a place for people to reflect, pray or just be quiet. There is a Pebble Pool in place of candles.
Holy Communion takes place at both hospitals at 10.30am on Sundays and everyone is welcome to join us. It can also be received on wards for patients who are less mobile.
Emergency Baptism or Blessings can be administered at the request of the baby’s family. Staff are able to contact the on-call Chaplain if requested.
Anointing and Laying on of Hands can also be administered by the Chaplains.
In an emergency, please ask a member of hospital staff to contact the switchboard to alert the on-call Chaplain.
Otherwise, please use the following:
Royal Shrewsbury: 01743 261000 Ext. 3638
Princess Royal: 01952 641222 Ext. 4519