Chaplaincy resources and services

Baby memorial service for Mother's Day 2021

The annual baby memorial service for Mother's Day (14 March 2021) cannot be held in the hospital chapel this year due to Covid restrictions. Instead parents and relatives who have lost a baby are invited to join a special service of love, thanksgiving and remembrance from the chaplaincy team and specialist bereavement midwife Bev Shelley. Join our celebration online.

Christmas 2020

We welcome you to the opportunity to be part of an on line advent candle lighting, in the York Hospital chapel - marking the darkness of this year, whilst welcoming light and hope. Bring your candles along as you watch it.

Fun Festive Videos

Need a bit of Christmas cheer? Take a look at these fun festive videos.

The virus that (tried to) steal Christmas

Gordon, the Grumpy Shepherd

Service of Reflection for 100 days of Covid

Listen to the Service of Reflection

Useful resources:

Update for visitors

Visiting restrictions are in place at our hospitals to stop the spread of norovirus. These restrictions will be in place until further notice.

The following wards are closed to visitors:

All wards at York Hospital

Coronary Care and Ash Ward at Scarborough Hospital

There are four exceptions only to the restrictions. These are:

For patients who are receiving end of life care

Paediatric patients (babies and children)

Maternity care

The family carers of those with dementia

We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe. Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals.