Multi-faith Coordinator - Election Result

Rakesh Bhatt has been elected as the faiths coordinator and to serve on the National Professional Committee.

See the Representatives page for his contact details. (13 Dec 10)

Chaplaincy Beyond the Boundaries - surviving the new NHS

128 Theobald's Road, London - 19 May 2011

The aim is to allow discussion not only on broadening the scope of services that may fall within chaplaincy, but also focus on "survival techniques" given the current political and financial climate in the NHS.

See the Training pages to download details. (2 Dec 10)

Mental Health Resource Group - Autumn 2010 Newsletter Published

See the Mental Health resource group page to download it. (18 Nov 10)

CHCC member, Yunus Dudhwala, wins Healthcare, Excellence, and Leadership Awards 2010

Congratulations to Yunus! Click here to find out more (28 Oct 10)

2009 AGM minutes approved and added to the website

See the Minutes - AGM page when you are logged in. (14 Oct 10)

News from the European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy

Click here for copies of all the presentations from the London Consultation. Click here for photos.

Click here to watch a video presentation about the history of the Network. (4 Oct 10)

Letter from the Coordinator of the European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy

See the Links & useful information page. (1 Oct 10)

Updated subscription rates and application form

See the Becoming a member page. (28 Sep 10)

Narrative Theology and Hospital Chaplaincy
A CHCC Sponsored conference on Theory and Practice
Wednesday 6 October 2010

Southmead Hospital, Bristol

See the South West regional page to find out more (23 Aug 10)

Mental Health Resource Group - Summer 2010 Newsletter Published

See the Mental Health resource group page to download it. (18 Aug 10)

Notes on the ballot and changes relating to on-call payments.  See Current issues page when you are logged in. (17 Aug 10)

2010 Annual Report Published

See the About us page to download it. (12 Aug 10)

Review of the Chaplains' National Recruitment and Retention Premium (NRRP).  See Terms and conditions page when you are logged in. (5 Aug 10)

CHCC Questionnaire 2010

The full report is now available under Professional issues > Current issues when you are logged in. (30 Jul 10)

CHCC Annual Study Conference
University of Sheffield - 13th-15th September 2010

"The Self as Tool" - An exploration of ourselves in healthcare encounters. Click here to find the downloadable programme and booking form on the training page. (23 Jun 10)

European Network of Health Care Chaplaincy - Anniversary Consultation

20 Years of European Chaplaincy, 10 Years of ENHCC
“Chaplains in the Future - Giving and Receiving”

16 to 19 Sep 2010.  Click here. (22 Jun 10)

PGC in Health & Social Care Chaplaincy

A course commissioned by the Yorkshire and Humber SHA with Leeds Metropolitan University has received approval as a Postgraduate Certificate.   They are now inviting applications for the 2010/11 academic year.  Download the brochure - including photos from this year's group - here. (14 Jun 10)

Defending Trade Union Facility Time

The Freedom of Information Act has been used by a number of organisations to question trade union facility time across the public sector. Unite believes that these actions are part of an attempt to undermine and weaken trade unions’ legitimate role in the workplace.  Read more... (11 Jun 10)

AGM Minutes added to Members' Area

See the Members' area. (8 Jun 10)

President’s Update Released
Mark Stobert’s latest president’s update is available for download on the President's page. (26 May 10)

Few Days Left to Vote for Yunus

Yunus Dudhwala, Head of Chaplaincy and Bereavement Services at Newham University Hospital has been shortlisted for a national Healthcare Hero/NHS Employee of the Year award, one of only 20 staff from across the UK. This will be decided by online voting. Please support his nomination at www.nhs247.com/employeeoftheyear.  Voting closes on 31 May. (25 May 10)

Press Release: NHS Chaplaincy Cuts
The NHS chaplaincy service should not be seen as ‘a soft target’ as the financial climate becomes tighter, Unite, the largest union in the country, said today (Monday, 10 May).

Unite, which embraces the College of Health Care Chaplains (CHCC) representing 1,200 NHS chaplains, is worried that cash-strapped NHS managers are already eyeing up the chaplaincy service for further cutbacks.... (12 May 10)

Click here to read more.

New Website Launched
The CHCC website has undergone a complete overhaul in partnership with Morse-Brown Design. This is in response to feedback from users of the old site. We have also taken this opportunity to update the CHCC logo, giving it a more contemporary feel. (1 May 10)

President’s Update Released
Mark Stobert’s first president’s update is available for download on the President's page. (Feb 10)

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