We have a chaplaincy service at STSFT. A chaplain is a person who gives emotional and spiritual support to people. This includes our patients and their family, friends and carers. 

Our chaplains support everyone. You do not have to be religious or go to church to get support from our chaplains. They are here to listen and talk to you in confidence. This is something that helps lots of our patients and their families. It helps them cope with them or someone they love being ill or dying. 

You can contact our chaplains directly or you can ask the ward staff to. You can also visit our hospital chapels. They offer a quiet space to pray or escape the hustle and bustle of the busy hospital. You will also find our babies’ memorial book in our chapels. 

The team work across the hospital sites and visit patients too. They also hold regular services. Details of these are further down this page. 

Sunderland Royal Hospital 

The chapel is open until 10pm every day. It is on B Floor (main concourse) at Sunderland Hospital. The prayer room and office are nearby. There is also a washing point that you can use before prayer. 

If you need to visit later than 10pm, you can talk to security. 

South Tyneside District Hospital 

The chapel is always open. It’s on the ground floor of Ingham Wing, near the restaurant. 

St Benedict’s Hospice 

The chapel is open every day. The book of remembrance that is kept here can be seen between 10am and 8pm. 

  • Revd Canon Remi Omole (Lead Chaplain)
  • Revd Pat Bealing
  • Revd Dave Etherington
  • Revd Deacon Kevin Atkinson
  • Ronnie Robottham
  • Revd Gordon Tough

We have regular mid-week services in the chapel at Sunderland Royal Hospital. 

We also have: 

  • Jummah (Friday Prayers) at 12.30pm at Sunderland and 1pm at South Tyneside every week 
  • Roman Catholic Mass on the last Thursday of the month at 12pm 
  • Church of England Holy Communion on the first Tuesday of the month at 12pm