About Our Service
Our Chaplains provide professional spiritual and pastoral care, which respects the dignity and uniqueness of each individual, their religious, spiritual, philosophical and cultural values. They are are available to provide holistic, flexible care to patients, families, staff and students.
Pregnancy, parenthood, illness and loss can bring about enormous changes in life. It can be a time of enormous transition. Time spent in hospital, away from all that is familiar can be filled with many feelings and emotions. It can be a time to pause and reflect on the meaning of life.
You may also have particular spiritual or religious needs during your stay here. Attending to these non-medical aspects of your well-being can help you acknowledge and celebrate what is really important to you and also to cope better with change, illness, difficulties and loss.
Email: pastoralcare@coombe.ie
Pastoral Care Services
The Pastoral Care services Chaplains provide include:
A listening presence for all in our hospital.
Bereavement Support
As members of the Bereavement Team, the Chaplains help bereaved parents prepare to say goodbye to their baby by:
Facilitating, on request, the arrangements of funerals with faith leaders from different religious traditions.
Facilitating time with their deceased baby in the Family Room.
Leading funeral services or rituals at the hospital, at the graveside in Glasnevin’s Holy Angel’s Plot, or at Mt. Jerome Crematorium when requested.
Providing guidance about choice of funeral or cremation arrangements and completing forms, etc.
Providing individualised Pastoral and Spiritual Care, respecting parents’ individual culture and beliefs.
The Chaplains are also available to all staff and students in times of loss.
FAQs
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No, the Chaplain provides Pastoral Care to anyone who wishes to recieve this type of care and support while in the Coombe. This care is provided with respect for the beliefs, values and culture of those who engage with the service.
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Yes we have an Oratory on the 4th floor. We endeavour to keep an atmosphere of quiet here. There is a small area free of seating to facilitate those who pray according to the Muslim tradition.
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Mass is normally celebrated at 3pm in the Oratory by one of the priests in the area.
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Yes, the Chaplain is available to support staff, students as well as patients and thier families.
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The office is situated on the ground floor almost opposite Reception
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Useful Telephone Numbers:
Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day
Chaplaincy Office: 01 408 5776 or 01 408 5328, Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Medical Social Work Department: 01 408 5617, Monday – Friday 9.30 am – 5.00 pm
Clinical Midwife Specialist: 01 408 5200 (speed dials through the main switch) Monday – Friday 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
Glasnevin Trust Cemetery: 01 830 1133
Office of the Civil Registration Service, Lombard Street: 01 863 8200
Mount Jerome Crematorium: 01 497 1269
Patient Experience
Every patient’s path to diagnosis and treatment is individual. No matter your specific journey, we believe in empowering you to take an active role in your healthcare.
Departments & Services
Help & Support
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Appointments:
All appointments can be directed through Hospital reception: 01 408 5200, 24 hours a day -
Health Insurance:
We operate a direct payment scheme with VHI, Laya Healthcare, Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, ESB, Medical Provident Fund, and Prison Officers Medical Aid. If you are covered by any of these insurers, the relevant insurance forms are signed electronically on your admission to hospital.
Fees:
For more information on Fees - visit our Hospital Charges page -
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The Resource Page:
Browse our collection of patient resources, brochures, and information leaflets—all in one place. Downloadable and easy to access, these documents cover everything from appointments and procedures to maternity, newborn care, and more.
Contact Us
Tel: 01 408 5200
Find Us
The Coombe Hospital
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Location:
Cork St, Dublin, D08 XW7X