Hospital chaplains support staff, patients and patients’ families. They are often trained in grief and loss, conflict resolution and more, providing services to anyone involved with the hospital who wishes to access them and travelling throughout and beyond the hospital as the need arises.

Our airport chaplains offer pastoral and spiritual care to travellers and the employees of over 200 different companies represented at Manchester Airport. Manchester Airport Chaplaincy oversees services of worship, Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms which are open for public use and Quiet Rooms where staff and travellers can access pastoral support. Our airport chaplains are also trained in faith-related aspects of emergency response and diversity issues, and provide assistance to passengers in need.

Prison chaplains work with staff, prisoners and their families to support their pastoral needs in whatever faith they might be. Greeting new arrivals, liaising with multi-disciplinary teams, and visiting prisoners are just some of the duties carried out by prison chaplains, who provide a spiritual aspect to life for anyone who wishes to access it.

University chaplains support students, staff, and faculty across a wide range of faiths and beliefs. They offer pastoral care, lead services and events, and provide a listening ear during times of stress, transition, or crisis. University chaplains often work closely with student wellbeing teams and diversity offices, and may also coordinate interfaith dialogue and community outreach initiatives on campus.

Military chaplains serve members of the armed forces and their families, offering spiritual guidance, moral support, and pastoral care in both peacetime and during deployment. They are trained to work in high-pressure environments and often accompany personnel on operations, providing a steady presence in times of uncertainty and loss. Military chaplains also conduct religious services, memorials, and ethical training.

Emergency services chaplains work alongside police, fire, and ambulance personnel, offering emotional and spiritual support in the aftermath of traumatic incidents. They are often on-call to respond to critical events, providing comfort to both first responders and members of the public. These chaplains are trained in crisis intervention, grief support, and resilience building, helping teams process the emotional toll of their work.