Empowering Hindus in the NHS to Serve as Spiritual Guides
Fee: A small donation of £10 is payable to cover the administrative costs.
Please pay £10 online to the following account quoting your Initial-Surname as the reference:
Account name: Vishwa Hindu Parishad U K Manchester Branch (note the space it is U K not UK) Sort Code : 40-17-06 Account no : 41305050
Certification: Attendees will receive
A Certificate of Training in Hindu Chaplaincy
An electronic copy of the ‘Guide for Hindu Chaplains’ published by VHP (UK)
An electronic copy of the latest edition of the ‘Hindu Funeral Rites’ published by VHP (UK)
Who Can Attend?
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Hindus working in the NHS
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Anyone interested in spiritual care and Hindu chaplaincy
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Those seeking formal recognition in the UK healthcare system
Whether you’re a nurse, doctor, administrator, or support staff if you're inspired to bring dharmic compassion and presence to your role, this training is for you.
Let’s empower our community to serve with heart, faith, and wisdom.
Webinar Schedule:
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Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
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20 mins |
NHS Guidelines on Chaplaincy, Code of Conduct, Qualifications |
Prof. Nawal Prinja |
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15 mins |
Role of Chaplaincy in the UK Armed Forces |
Acharya Krishna Atri |
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20 mins |
Religiosity & Patient Wellbeing |
Abhilasha Kakkar |
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20 mins |
Guidelines for Hindu Chaplains |
Prof. Nawal Prinja |
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10 mins |
Certification & Next Steps |
VOICE and NHS HN Team |
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10 mins |
Q&A Session |
Open Discussion |
Speakers:
Prof. Nawal Prinja
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Trustee and Education Director, World Council of Hindus
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Trustee, Hindu Education Board
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Author of ‘Explaining Hindu Dharma’, ’16 Sanskars in the life of Hindu’ and ‘Guidelines for Hindu Chaplains’.
Abhilasha Kakkar:
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Coauthor of the ‘Guidelines for Hindu Chaplains’.
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Postgraduate researcher in Clinical Psychology at University of Leeds.
Krishnakant Atri
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Hindu chaplain for British Armed Forces.
Training Highlights:
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Advanced understanding of Hindu theological principles, liturgical practices, and ritual observances.
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Professional communication and counselling methodologies applicable to Hindu patients and their families.
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Recognition of the cultural and spiritual dimensions of care specific to Hindu individuals in clinical settings.
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Commitment to uphold ethical integrity and professional standards as prescribed by Public Health England and NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines.
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Voluntary adherence to the recognised Code of Conduct governing Hindu Chaplaincy practice.