We also hope to facilitate a sharing of information that relates to GP Chaplaincy, through our blog.
We also hope to facilitate a sharing of information that relates to GP Chaplaincy, through our blog.
Details:
Honouring Personhood in Healthcare 5–9 February 2018 (Mon–Fri)
Introduction:
Can a clearer understanding of our God designed humanity enable us to more fully care for people? How can we care for others if we don’t also care for ourselves and live in a restorative way? What are the challenges and opportunities for God’s people in healthcare today? Join us as we explore these issues, seek God together and ask that His Kingdom may come in and through our lives.
Who’s speaking?
Ross Bryson a follower of Jesus, has worked in primary healthcare in the developing world, in community paediatrics, in drug addiction and has been a GP for 30 years. He sees in General Practice a unique opportunity to care for the needs of the whole person and facilitate change in communities. He leads an organisation that enables churches to be part of this process. Recognising that there are universal needs in the human spirit led him to develop the role of Chaplaincy in General Practice.
For further information and booking:
https://leeabbeydevon.org.uk/programme/honouring-personhood-in-healthcare/
The British Journal of General Practice, February 2017, published an article about GP Chaplaincy. The reported research showed that the service showed equivalent improvements in wellbeing to antidepressants.
The evaluation and their experience suggests that primary care chaplaincy is a valid talking therapy and could be considered as a reasonable alternative to medication.
Read more:
Primary care chaplaincy: a valid talking therapy? Gordon Macdonald
Br J Gen Pract 2017; 67 (655): 77. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp17X689221
If you are interested in finding out more about how GP chaplaincy could work in your area, then visit the Association of Chaplaincy in General Practice website (www.gpchaplaincy.com) and download this valuable resource free of charge.
September 2016
With the increasing awareness that patients who attend their GP have a wider range of needs than can be met by current primary mental health services, more people are considering the value of adding GP Chaplaincy to the options available for patient care.
The Association of Chaplaincy in General Practice has many years of experience in delivering this kind of care and is preparing a handbook through which to share this knowledge. It will a valuable resource for anyone considering developing this type of service and for individuals interested in finding work in this new service within the NHS.
Details as to how to order this GP Chaplaincy Handbook will be available on the ACGP website soon.
There is no health without mental health. One in four[1]of us will experience a major mental health problem at some time in our lives and people of faith are not immune. Depression costs European business’ £77 Billion[2]as well as diminishing the quality of life of those affected. Christian faith provides resources and resilience for coping with mental illness and many church activities enhance people’s wellbeing.
In this conference we will explore the links and overlaps between faith, mental health and wellbeing. The conference speakers come from a Christian worldview, but we welcome those of all faiths and none to enrich our dialogue.
We have confirmed two exciting keynote speakers.
June Boyce Tillman is based at the University of Winchester where she heads up the Centre for Arts as Well-being. June is a published author and expert on Hildegard of Bingen, women’s spirituality and musical healing.
Chris Cook leads the Project for Spirituality, Theology & Health at Durham University. Chris has broad experience as a Professor of psychiatry, past chair of the Royal College of Psychiatrists Spirituality Special Interest Group, and Anglican Priest and has several books to his credit on prayer, spiritual disciplines and on spirituality, theology and mental health.
There will be space for you to network with others working and serving in similar fields, and there will be the opportunity for you to present your research and praxis as a poster, or for larger groups to book a stall in the market place.
We look forward to welcoming you to the conference on 17th September.
Revd. Dr Alison J Gray
For the Whole Person Health Network conference organising committee.
Draft Programme - Keep checking for updates
08.00 | Registration of stallholders |
09.00 | Registration of delegates and refreshments |
09.30 | Welcome |
09.40 | Keynote address “Constructions of Mental Health and the Creative Spirit”Professor June Boyce -Tillman OBE Professor of Applied Music and Convenor of the Centre for the Arts as Well-being, University of Winchester |
10.30 | Praxis “Staying in touch, listening to people with dementia.” Revd. Wes Sutton Director Acorn Christian Healing Foundation |
11.00 | Refreshments and Posters |
11.30 | Workshops (repeated after lunch) |
12.20 | Lunch |
13.15 | Workshops |
14.15 | Praxis
1. Introducing the Edward Cadbury centre for the public understanding of Religion, health stream 2. Centre for Health and Pastoral care |
15.15 | Refreshments and Posters |
15.40 | Mental Health and discipleship
Revd. Prof Chris Cook |
16.30 | Closing summary
Revd. Stanley Baxter |
Programme subject to change.
Chaplain for Wellbeing P/T
£27,901 pro rata, depending on experience
An exciting opportunity is available within the expansion of our Listening and Guidance Service. We are looking for an experienced pastoral person of faith to become part of our growing team.
The post is a part-time Chaplain for Wellbeing, working between 8-16 hours per week. The role involves providing pastoral and spiritual care for patients on a sessional basis in a one-to-one setting. Training and Supervision will be provided. The Chaplain will be based in different settings, including Karis Medical Centre in Birmingham South and Central CCG, and Malling Walk-In Centre in Sandwell and West Birmingham CCG. Applicants should be of pastoral standing in their own faith community and have proven counselling skills. To find out more information about this type of chaplaincy please visit www.gpchaplaincy.com
Please apply via the NHS Jobs website www.jobs.nhs.uk
Vacancy reference: J183-A-15-1377
Closing Date: 28 April 2015
We are shortly advertising for new Chaplaincy hours in Birmingham – watch this space
Faith, Health & Wellbeing Seminar (free of charge)
Wed 15th April 10.00-4.30 (registration 9.30)
University of Birmingham Orchard Learning & Resource Centre
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, B29 6QW
Programme will include
‘What is new in Health Care?’ Dr Peter Rookes, 3rd Sector Liaison Officer, Birmingham Council of Faiths, Lay Adviser Bham CrossCity CCG
‘Birmingham & Solihull Dementia Strategy’ Mary Latter, Joint Commissioning Manager
‘Dementia Friends’ Jennifer Karim & Terry Cheung, Home Instead Senior Care
‘The Work of CLAHRC’ (Collaboration for Leadership in Applied Health Research and Care)
Nathalie Maillard & Rev Barry Clark.
To be Confirmed
Chaplaincy in General Practice
Hospital Chaplaincy from a Muslim perspective
Tea and coffee can be purchased at the refreshment bar, but please bring your own packed lunch.
The Orchard Learning and Resource Centre is accessible by the 61, 63 and 98 buses from the City Centre and approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Selly Oak Station. Free parking is available around the site.There is no charge for the event, but please contact Dr Peter and Jean Rookes to book a place at pjrookes@gmail.com, phone 477 2282, 077 033 360 88
Sorry we have been out of touch for a while. Sadly our emails were going missing and we have been advised that they are irretrievable.
If you did email please can you get back in touch and we look forward to hearing from you.
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Membership is currently free and we hope it will facilitate networking amongst people who are interested in the work of Chaplaincy in General Practice.