1. West Sussex Partners in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Care Symposium
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Lisa Rainier
- Spiritual Care and Chaplaincy Lead

3. Every person is in certain respects: like all others like some others
like no other
Lartey, E. (1997)

4. Spiritual Care Definition:
‘That care which recognises and responds to the needs of the human spirit...and can include the need for meaning, for self worth, to express oneself, for faith support, perhaps for rites or prayer or sacrament, or simply for a sensitive listener. Spiritual care begins with encouraging human contact in compassionate relationship, and moves in whatever direction need requires’
(NHS Education for Scotland, 2009)

5. The FICA Tool F aith, belief, meaning I mportance & Influence
C ommunity
A ddress/action 
(Puchalski 2000)

6. F – Faith, Belief, Meaning
Suggested questions that could be asked
in order to make an initial assessment of a patient’s spiritual needs:
F – Faith, Belief, Meaning
Do you consider yourself spiritual or religious?
Or do you have spiritual or religious beliefs that are important to you?
What things do you believe/value that give meaning to life for you?
Do you have a way of making sense of the things that happen to you?
What sources of support/help do you look to when life is difficult?

7. I – Importance and Influence
What importance/influence does your faith/belief/spirituality have in your life?
Do you have specific beliefs/practices that might influence decisions about your care?

8. C – Community Are you part of a faith community?
Does it provide comfort/support for you in times of stress?
Is there a person or group of people who are especially
important to you?
Would you like us to contact them?

9. A – Address/application
How can we best assist/support you in this aspect of your care?
Is there something we can do to provide spiritual support for you?

10. Ongoing support:
Don’t be afraid to ask...
I notice.....
I wonder...

12. The power of small gestures...
Namaste
In Hinduism, it means "I bow to the divine in you“. Namaste may also be spoken without the gesture or the namaste gesture performed wordlessly.
Greetings

14. Recognise
Respond
Document

15. Recommended Resources
NHS Education for Scotland (2006) A Multi Faith Resource for Healthcare Staff.
Palliative Care for South Asians: Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs
Gatrad, R., Brown, E., Sheikh,A.,(eds)
Spiritual Care Matters An Introductory Resource for all NHS Scotland Staff
Spiritual Care for Healthcare Professionals: Reflecting on Clinical Practice:
Gordon,T., Kelly, E., Mitchell,. D