Welcome!Are you an older person using health or social care services?Do you support an older person?We are keen to hear your views about what spiritual care means. You can contact us using the e-mail address at the left side of the page. Here are some examples of how others understand these terms: -It was the way the nurses turned me over when I was unable to do it myself immediately after the operation. It was very intimate and just felt so very kind.(From Spiritual Care Matters, NHS Education for Scotland.) Someone to be there for me, to offer comfort, hope and care – listening – if needed.(Quoted by Nigel Hartley, St Christopher’s Hospice.)It is not just about religion but caring for the body and soul.(Quoted by Nigel Hartley, St Christopher’s Hospice.)What do you think good spiritual care is? How would you describe it?Have you had experiences – perhaps in hospital or receiving support at home - which have made you think about this? These might be negative or positive.Do you have views about how organisations providing care or support should be addressing people’s spiritual needs?We would love to hear from you! You can contact us by telephoning to the number on the left of the screen, or sending an e-mail to the address given on the left.If you would like to read more about this subject, please visit our Resources page here.