Healthcare Downloads

A series of healthcare resources produced by the 'Catholics in Healthcare' project. We have guides available for download for clinicians, carers and patients.

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Healthcare Downloads

Here you can download a series of healthcare resources produced by the ‘Catholics in Healthcare’ project. We have guides available for download for clinicians, carers and patients.
DocumentDescriptionDownload
Catholic Position on VaccinationClarity and assurances to Catholics about Church teaching and moral issues on vaccination
Organ Donation GuidelinesGuidelines on Organ Donation - February 2020
Chaplaincy guidelines supplementary materialsGuidelines for healthcare
Chaplains - Revised May 2020
COVID-19 - Guidance for the Pastoral Care of the Sickinterim guidance for the Pastoral Care of the Sick
Disability Statement of PrinciplesIn 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 2018Guidelines for the Church and Chaplaincy Employers 2018
Catholic Chaplaincy For NHS Managers TrustsFor NHS Trusts and healthcare professionals. The guide focuses on achieving best practice in caring for Catholics.
Guide Spiritual Care of Dying PersonThis guide examines the psychosocial and spiritual distress of the dying.
Mental Capacity Act and Living Wills A4A short guide to the 2007 Mental Capacity Act and ‘Living Wills’ providing practical and accessible guidance.
Mental Capacity Act and Living Wills A5A short guide to the 2007 Mental Capacity Act and ‘Living Wills’ providing practical and accessible guidance.
Pastoral needs Catholic PatientsAdvice for clinicians, carers and patients on meeting the spiritual needs of Catholic patients.