Spiritual care in confusion:
ministry to the sick, the elderly
and the terminally ill
A DVD published by the Pastoral Care Project
St Gerard's, Father Hudson's Campus,
Coventry Road, Coleshill, B46 3EB. Tel: 01675 434035.
Email: pastoral-careproject@fatherhudsons.org.uk
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resources from the Leveson Centre
Sometimes in life things happen through the sheer energy and determination
of an individual who wants to make a difference. I met Frances Molloy
many years ago when she was exploring the possibility of setting up
a project to raise awareness of the spiritual needs of older people,
but especially those with dementia. I have hugely admired her determination
and faith. The project, now well established, is a registered charity
and provides one to one support and visiting teams and services in
care homes. It has also developed a unique interest and concern for
offering support for carers.
They have just published a DVD which provides an overview of this
area. It is well produced, easy to engage with and very stimulating.
Frances introduces the subject and there is a helpful and insightful
interview with a full time carer. Spiritual care, the health perspective,
the social care perspective are all dealt with by experienced professionals
in these areas. There are final contributions from a pastoral lay
visitor who looks at ministry from a lay perspective and some general
theological reflections from an Anglican priest. All of the talks
are reflective, insightful and refreshingly interesting.
The DVD costs £15.00 which includes postage and packaging and
there are concessions for anyone or group that cannot afford this
amount. The DVD would certainly be particularly helpful and interesting
for those who wish to introduce this subject to a group and I shall
certainly be testing it out on some of my colleagues and church members
here in Temple Balsall.
In a world of so many words it is good to have this subject explored
through this particular medium. The people and their experience are
an excellent starting point for further exploration about the theory
and practice of spiritual care.
James Woodward
Director of the Leveson Centre
