Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains seek to:

• work within a multidisciplinary team committed to providing holistic care
• be proactive in assessing and meeting the complex spiritual and religious needs of patients, their families and carers
• discern and respect the cultural, spiritual and religious diversity of all patients, their families and carers
• ensure that all spiritual and religious care is patient-led and focused on the needs of individuals, their families and carers

In support of these aims, the Association of Hospice and Palliative Care Chaplains seeks to:

• identify and promote good practice
• be an agent of professional development
• provide professional support and fellowship
• promote links with the constituency of palliative care
• promote links with relevant church bodies and faith communities