What is a Parish Nurse?
A Parish Nurse is a qualified Registered Nurse (registered with the Nursing and midwifery Council and following the professional Code of Conduct) who offers free, confidential support to help people improve their health and wellbeing—physically, emotionally, and (if desired) spiritually.
A parish nurse offers support to everyone, regardless of age, background, or beliefs. You do not need to attend church and parish nurses support all of all faiths or none.
Who we can support:
- Adults, older people, and families
- People living with long-term health conditions
- Those feeling isolated, anxious, or overwhelmed
- Carers who need advice or support
What does a Parish Nurse do?
Parish Nurses focus on the whole person, not just a medical condition. They take time to listen and offer practical, emotional, and (if you choose) spiritual support. Parish nurses can help find the right care and navigate health and social services , support with health goals, stress and anxiety, offer general health advice, education and community clinics, advocate for you, signpost to local services.
Spiritual care, including prayer, is always optional and only offered with your consent.
Please see the Parish Nurse Leaflet for more information.
Confidentiality
Your privacy is very important to us.
Anything you share with the Parish Nurse will be kept confidential and will not be shared without your permission, unless there is a risk of harm to you or others.
Although the service is based at St Mary’s Church, your information is kept securely within the Parish Nurse Service and handled in line with GDPR and all relevant regulations.
Your details will never be added to church mailing lists or used for other purposes without your consent.
Parish Nursing Ministries UK
Parish Nursing services are supported by Parish Nursing Ministries UK, a national charity that provides training, supervision, and guidance.
St Mary’s Church works in partnership with PNMUK to ensure the service is safe, professional, and well supported.
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