REVISING THE GUIDELINES

STEPS ALONG THE WAY

Authors

  • Chris Levison NHS Education Scotland offices in Glasgow

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v11i2.7

Keywords:

Guidelines for Spiritual care, CEL, spiritual care policies, chaplaincy, education, faith/belief communities, recommendations

Abstract

This article describes the launch and content of Revised Guidelines on Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy in NHS Scotland 2008. A Chief |executive's Letter based on the report is under consultation before being distributed. The report consolidates and develops the guidance of HDL (2002) 76. A survey of developments was carried out. Relevant recent documents were consulted and their function explained. A series of recommendations was made concerning work in boards concerning policies, service provision and employment. Relationships with faith/belief communities, Data protection, and chaplaincy provision were examined. Feedback has been and is being welcomed prior to finalised CEL. The integration of spiritual care to health and wellbeing is an ongoing journey.

Author Biography

  • Chris Levison, NHS Education Scotland offices in Glasgow

    Chris Levison is Healthcare Chaplaincy Training and Development Officer/ Spiritual Care Adviser based at the NHS Education Scotland offices in Glasgow.

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Published

2013-04-06

How to Cite

Levison, C. (2013). REVISING THE GUIDELINES: STEPS ALONG THE WAY. Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, 11(2), 7-9. https://doi.org/10.1558/hscc.v11i2.7