A series of healthcare resources produced by the 'Catholics in Healthcare' project. We have guides available for download for clinicians, carers and patients.
Document | Description | Download |
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Catholic Position on Vaccination | Clarity and assurances to Catholics about Church teaching and moral issues on vaccination | |
Organ Donation Guidelines | Guidelines on Organ Donation - February 2020 | |
Chaplaincy guidelines supplementary materials | Guidelines for healthcare Chaplains - Revised May 2020 | |
COVID-19 - Guidance for the Pastoral Care of the Sick | interim guidance for the Pastoral Care of the Sick | |
Disability Statement of Principles | In 2018, the Department for Social Justice (DSJ) issued their Statement of Principles: Disability to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Valuing Difference and to encourage continuing effective work alongside people with disabilities | |
Catholic Healthcare Chaplaincy Guidelines 2018 | Guidelines for the Church and Chaplaincy Employers 2018 | |
Catholic Chaplaincy For NHS Managers Trusts | For NHS Trusts and healthcare professionals. The guide focuses on achieving best practice in caring for Catholics. | |
Guide Spiritual Care of Dying Person | This guide examines the psychosocial and spiritual distress of the dying. | |
Mental Capacity Act and Living Wills A4 | A short guide to the 2007 Mental Capacity Act and ‘Living Wills’ providing practical and accessible guidance. | |
Mental Capacity Act and Living Wills A5 | A short guide to the 2007 Mental Capacity Act and ‘Living Wills’ providing practical and accessible guidance. | |
Pastoral needs Catholic Patients | Advice for clinicians, carers and patients on meeting the spiritual needs of Catholic patients. |